What airlines fly to Crete?

Lufthansa, SWISS and Finnair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Crete from Chicago according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Crete. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Crete on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Crete?

American Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Crete

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Crete?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Crete were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Crete?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Crete is 5 as of August 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Crete?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Crete.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Crete?

The required travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Crete. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7:15 pm - 8:55 pmORD-CHQ

17h 40m1 stop

9:30 pm - 4:45 pmCHQ-ORD

27h 15m1 stop

$525Scandinavian Airlines

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Mon, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 8

7:15 pm - 8:55 pmORD-CHQ

17h 40m1 stop

11:50 am - 4:45 pmCHQ-ORD

36h 55m2 stops

$533Scandinavian Airlines

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Mon, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 8

9:15 pm - 1:55 pmORD-HER

32h 40m1 stop

4:35 pm - 1:55 pmHER-ORD

29h 20m1 stop

$540British Airways

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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22

5:20 pm - 4:30 pmORD-HER

16h 10m1 stop

5:50 pm - 4:20 pmHER-ORD

30h 30m1 stop

$549

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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4

1:43 pm - 8:50 pmORD-HER

23h 07m2 stops

4:35 pm - 1:55 pmHER-ORD

29h 20m1 stop

$552British Airways

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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22

2:39 pm - 4:30 pmORD-HER

18h 51m2 stops

5:50 pm - 4:20 pmHER-ORD

30h 30m1 stop

$571

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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4

3:05 pm - 11:50 amORD-CHQ

12h 45m1 stop

11:40 am - 6:25 pmCHQ-ORD

14h 45m1 stop

$607Lufthansa

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Tue, Oct 21 - Thu, Nov 6

9:50 pm - 5:55 pmORD-HER

12h 05m1 stop

12:35 pm - 1:10 pmHER-ORD

32h 35m2 stops

$624Lufthansa

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Wed, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 10

7:05 pm - 7:05 pmORD-HER

16h 00m1 stop

8:50 pm - 12:10 pmHER-ORD

23h 20m1 stop

$652SWISS

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Sun, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 23

7:05 pm - 10:15 amORD-HER

31h 10m1 stop

8:50 pm - 3:55 pmHER-ORD

27h 05m1 stop

$654SWISS

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Sun, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 23

SWISS flights from Chicago to Crete

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SWISS

Aug 17

ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

HER7:05 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Aug 23

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

23h 20m

1 stop

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$652

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SWISS

Aug 17

ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 10m

1 stop

HER10:15 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Aug 23

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

27h 05m

1 stop

ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$654

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SWISS

Oct 15

ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

HER9:35 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 24

HER4:35 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

19h 20m

1 stop

ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$656

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British Airways flights from Chicago to Crete

Our best British Airways deals on Chicago to Crete flight tickets

British Airways

Oct 15

ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

HER1:55 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 22

HER4:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

29h 20m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$540

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British Airways

Oct 15

ORD1:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 07m

2 stops

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 22

HER4:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

29h 20m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$552

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British Airways

Oct 13

ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 20m

1 stop

HER3:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 21

HER2:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

31h 00m

1 stop

ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$567

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Chania Souda

Sat 11/8

9:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$525

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Chania Souda

Sat 11/8

11:50 am-4:45 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$533

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

9:15 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 10/22

4:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$540

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

5:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 11/4

5:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$549

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

1:43 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 10/22

4:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$552

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

2:39 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 11/4

5:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$571

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

3:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop12h 45m

Chania Souda

Thu 11/6

11:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$607

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

9:50 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 11/10

12:35 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$624

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

7:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 8/23

8:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$652

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

7:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 10m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 8/23

8:50 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$654

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Crete?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Crete is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Crete on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $743. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,376.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Crete?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Crete is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to Crete in the evening for as low as $832. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $1,216. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Cheap Chicago to Crete flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Crete

Best Price Found	$271
Fastest flight time	12h 05m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Crete	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Crete from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $271. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Crete found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $525.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Crete takes 12h 05m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Crete. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Chania Souda Airport.

There are 2 airports near Crete: Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER), Chania Souda (CHQ)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Crete?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Crete were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Crete?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Crete is 5 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Crete?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Crete.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Crete?
The required travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Crete. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Crete

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,457 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $656	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,317 reviews	Search Finnair flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $692	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,686 reviews	Search SWISS flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $695	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $842	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,276 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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