How long is the flight from United States to Crete?

The flight from United States to Crete depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Los Angeles (a popular airport in United States) to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (the most popular airport in Crete), then the flight time is 16h 25m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in United States) to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt., then the average flight time is 16h 05m.

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Flights to Heraklion

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British Airways

Jun 17

BOS

13h 40m

1 stop

HER

Jun 24

HER

12h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$643

Multiple Airlines

Jul 6

BOS

21h 00m

2 stops

HER

Jul 16

HER

19h 20m

1 stop

BOS

$672

British Airways

Jul 6

BOS

13h 45m

1 stop

HER

Jul 22

HER

12h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$678

British Airways

Jul 6

BOS

26h 00m

1 stop

HER

Jul 16

HER

31h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$686

British Airways

Jun 15

BOS

13h 50m

1 stop

HER

Jun 24

HER

12h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$687

British Airways

Jul 6

BOS

15h 39m

2 stops

HER

Jul 22

HER

12h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$691

British Airways

Jul 13

BOS

26h 00m

1 stop

HER

Jul 27

HER

32h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$706

British Airways

Jul 13

BOS

27h 24m

2 stops

HER

Jul 27

HER

31h 35m

1 stop

BOS

$718

Multiple Airlines

Sep 21

EWR

17h 30m

1 stop

HER

Oct 5

HER

20h 45m

1 stop

EWR

$725

British Airways

Oct 2

BOS

14h 55m

1 stop

HER

Oct 16

HER

14h 50m

1 stop

BOS

$726

Multiple Airlines

Sep 24

EWR

17h 30m

1 stop

HER

Sep 30

HER

20h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$735

British Airways

Sep 29

BOS

12h 50m

1 stop

HER

Oct 10

HER

29h 30m

1 stop

BOS

$736

Flights to Chania

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 29

JFK

24h 55m

1 stop

CHQ

Oct 14

CHQ

23h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$556

Scandinavian Airlines

Aug 19

EWR

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

Aug 29

CHQ

52h 09m

2 stops

EWR

$631

Scandinavian Airlines

Aug 17

JFK

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

Aug 22

CHQ

30h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$660

Multiple Airlines

Sep 20

JFK

14h 55m

1 stop

CHQ

Oct 5

CHQ

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$670

Finnair

Sep 6

BOS

18h 24m

2 stops

CHQ

Sep 16

CHQ

19h 05m

2 stops

BOS

$671

Finnair

Oct 7

BOS

21h 19m

2 stops

CHQ

Oct 15

CHQ

20h 09m

2 stops

BOS

$674

Multiple Airlines

Sep 22

BOS

18h 57m

2 stops

CHQ

Oct 5

CHQ

32h 26m

2 stops

BOS

$677

Multiple Airlines

Oct 4

JFK

14h 55m

1 stop

CHQ

Oct 12

CHQ

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$677

Multiple Airlines

Sep 22

BOS

22h 10m

1 stop

CHQ

Sep 30

CHQ

19h 05m

2 stops

BOS

$678

Scandinavian Airlines

Sep 4

EWR

42h 05m

2 stops

CHQ

Sep 15

CHQ

46h 30m

2 stops

EWR

$678

Multiple Airlines

Sep 16

JFK

11h 15m

1 stop

CHQ

Sep 23

CHQ

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$680

Multiple Airlines

Sep 22

BOS

22h 10m

1 stop

CHQ

Oct 5

CHQ

32h 26m

2 stops

BOS

$681

Flights to Sitia

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 20

JFK

27h 05m

1 stop

JSH

Oct 5

JSH

26h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$644

Multiple Airlines

Jun 16

JFK

20h 30m

1 stop

JSH

Jun 23

JSH

27h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$970

Multiple Airlines

Sep 20

JFK

26h 50m

2 stops

JSH

Oct 5

JSH

37h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,000

Multiple Airlines

Jun 16

JFK

20h 30m

1 stop

JSH

Jun 23

JSH

26h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,058

Multiple Airlines

Jul 25

JFK

34h 30m

1 stop

JSH

Aug 2

JSH

22h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,071

Multiple Airlines

Sep 26

JFK

26h 45m

2 stops

JSH

Oct 7

JSH

37h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$1,079

Multiple Airlines

Jul 25

JFK

34h 30m

1 stop

JSH

Aug 2

JSH

36h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$1,090

Multiple Airlines

Sep 20

JFK

32h 10m

2 stops

JSH

Oct 5

JSH

42h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,097

Multiple Airlines

Jul 24

JFK

23h 05m

2 stops

JSH

Aug 1

JSH

22h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,099

Multiple Airlines

Aug 8

JFK

34h 30m

1 stop

JSH

Aug 16

JSH

22h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,168

Multiple Airlines

Aug 9

EWR

17h 30m

2 stops

JSH

Aug 16

JSH

38h 49m

2 stops

EWR

$1,172

Multiple Airlines

Jul 24

JFK

23h 05m

2 stops

JSH

Aug 2

JSH

22h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,175

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1:25 pm - 9:20 pm

JFK

CHQ

24h 55m

1 stop

7:00 pm - 11:25 am

CHQ

JFK

23h 25m

1 stop

$556Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 14

5:45 pm - 9:30 pm

EWR

CHQ

20h 45m

2 stops

5:50 pm - 2:59 pm

CHQ

EWR

52h 09m

2 stops

$631Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 29

7:35 pm - 4:15 pm

BOS

HER

13h 40m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 10:35 pm

HER

BOS

12h 55m

1 stop

$643British Airways

Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24

5:46 pm - 7:50 pm

BOS

CHQ

19h 04m

2 stops

10:45 am - 11:55 pm

CHQ

BOS

20h 10m

2 stops

$671Finnair

Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Sep 2

5:46 pm - 7:50 pm

BOS

CHQ

19h 04m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 10:06 pm

CHQ

BOS

32h 26m

2 stops

$674Finnair

Mon, Jul 6 - Tue, Sep 22

7:40 pm - 4:25 pm

BOS

HER

13h 45m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 10:35 pm

HER

BOS

12h 55m

1 stop

$678British Airways

Mon, Jul 6 - Wed, Jul 22

8:30 pm - 8:00 pm

JFK

HER

16h 30m

1 stop

7:55 pm - 4:35 pm

HER

JFK

27h 40m

1 stop

$744SWISS

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31

9:45 pm - 8:00 pm

EWR

HER

15h 15m

1 stop

7:55 pm - 8:15 pm

HER

EWR

31h 20m

1 stop

$744SWISS

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31

12:49 pm - 5:45 pm

LAX

HER

18h 56m

2 stops

7:00 pm - 4:20 pm

HER

LAX

31h 20m

2 stops

$818Lufthansa

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 21

6:30 am - 6:10 pm

LGA

HER

28h 40m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 11:22 pm

HER

LGA

17h 37m

2 stops

$956Lufthansa

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 7

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

1:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Chania Souda

Wed 10/14

7:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

$556

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Wed 8/19

5:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Chania Souda

Sat 8/29

5:50 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops52h 09m

$631

Quickest round-trip

BostonHeraklion

BOS - HER

BOSHER

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 6/17

7:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 6/24

4:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$643

BostonChania

BOS - CHQ

BOSCHQ

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 7/13

5:46 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 04m

Chania Souda

Wed 9/2

10:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$671

BostonChania

BOS - CHQ

BOSCHQ

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 7/6

5:46 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 04m

Chania Souda

Tue 9/22

8:40 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops32h 26m

$674

BostonHeraklion

BOS - HER

BOSHER

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 7/6

7:40 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 7/22

4:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$678

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/10

8:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 8/31

7:55 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$744

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 8/10

9:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 8/31

7:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$744

Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX - HER

LAXHER

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

12:49 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 56m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 9/21

7:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$818

New YorkHeraklion

LGA - HER

LGAHER

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/27

6:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 10/7

12:45 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops17h 37m

$956

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Crete flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Crete?

Lufthansa, British Airways and SWISS are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Crete from United States according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Crete. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Crete on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Cheap Crete flight deals and tips

Summary info about Crete flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$248
Best Round-Trip Price	$556
Fastest flight time	11h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Crete from United States in the last 5 days is $248 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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The best round-trip flight price to Crete from United States in the last 5 days is $556 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chania Souda).

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The fastest flight to Crete from United States takes 11h 35m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Crete

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Crete?

The average flight to Crete costs $209/per person and the cheapest flight to Crete is $24/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on traveling.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Heraklion?

66% of momondo users visit Heraklion more often than any other city in Crete. When traveling to Heraklion, typically the most convenient airport to fly into is Heraklion Airport.

What airlines fly to Crete?

Of the 13 airlines that fly to Crete, Lufthansa, British Airways and SWISS happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Lufthansa is the most popular among the three airlines, with 41% of users choosing them for their travels to Crete.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Crete?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights to Crete?

There are 41 operators available for flights to Crete as of May 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Crete.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Crete may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Crete. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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