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 19h 10m on average. If you fly from Miami (another popular airport in United States) to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt., then the average flight time is 14h 25m.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Crete

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Flights to Heraklion

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 28

JFK

11h 45m

1 stop

HER

Mar 14

HER

26h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$544

Multiple Airlines

May 7

JFK

30h 10m

2 stops

HER

May 13

HER

19h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$545

Multiple Airlines

Apr 14

JFK

40h 20m

2 stops

HER

Apr 21

HER

19h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$547

Multiple Airlines

Apr 16

EWR

23h 55m

2 stops

HER

Apr 30

HER

45h 50m

2 stops

EWR

$570

Multiple Airlines

Feb 28

JFK

11h 45m

1 stop

HER

Mar 14

HER

52h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$578

Multiple Airlines

Apr 14

JFK

20h 35m

1 stop

HER

Apr 21

HER

19h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$590

Multiple Airlines

May 7

EWR

23h 35m

2 stops

HER

May 13

HER

47h 34m

2 stops

EWR

$595

Multiple Airlines

May 10

JFK

30h 10m

2 stops

HER

May 19

HER

19h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$596

Multiple Airlines

May 9

JFK

14h 45m

1 stop

HER

May 19

HER

24h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$599

British Airways

Apr 6

JFK

38h 03m

2 stops

HER

Apr 19

HER

25h 49m

2 stops

JFK

$602

Multiple Airlines

Apr 16

EWR

20h 35m

2 stops

HER

Apr 23

HER

35h 35m

3 stops

EWR

$602

Multiple Airlines

Apr 14

JFK

20h 15m

2 stops

HER

Apr 21

HER

20h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$605

Flights to Chania

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Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 29

EWR

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

May 10

CHQ

32h 50m

2 stops

EWR

$430

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 29

JFK

21h 20m

2 stops

CHQ

May 10

CHQ

35h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$452

Scandinavian Airlines

May 1

JFK

32h 40m

1 stop

CHQ

May 9

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$474

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

EWR

34h 15m

2 stops

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

50h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$478

Scandinavian Airlines

May 1

JFK

34h 25m

2 stops

CHQ

May 9

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$482

Scandinavian Airlines

May 1

EWR

33h 50m

2 stops

CHQ

May 9

CHQ

48h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$488

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

JFK

34h 25m

2 stops

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

30h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$504

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

JFK

16h 50m

1 stop

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

28h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$507

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

EWR

34h 20m

1 stop

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

24h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$517

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 17

SFO

16h 15m

1 stop

CHQ

Apr 25

CHQ

28h 50m

1 stop

SFO

$522

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

EWR

34h 20m

1 stop

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

24h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$524

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

EWR

34h 15m

2 stops

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

24h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$531

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5:45 pm - 9:30 pm

EWR

CHQ

20h 45m

2 stops

11:25 am - 1:15 pm

CHQ

EWR

32h 50m

2 stops

$430Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 10

5:10 pm - 9:30 pm

JFK

CHQ

21h 20m

2 stops

11:25 am - 3:40 pm

CHQ

JFK

35h 15m

2 stops

$452Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 10

6:55 pm - 10:35 am

JFK

CHQ

32h 40m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 3:40 pm

CHQ

JFK

26h 50m

2 stops

$474Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9

3:25 pm - 5:45 pm

LGA

CHQ

19h 20m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 7:23 am

CHQ

LGA

24h 38m

2 stops

$566British Airways

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

6:27 pm - 3:30 pm

JFK

HER

38h 03m

2 stops

5:40 pm - 12:29 pm

HER

JFK

25h 49m

2 stops

$602British Airways

Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 19

8:55 pm - 9:55 am

LAX

CHQ

27h 00m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 6:25 pm

CHQ

LAX

31h 45m

2 stops

$622Finnair

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

9:45 pm - 10:10 am

EWR

HER

29h 25m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 8:15 pm

HER

EWR

30h 25m

1 stop

$643SWISS

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

6:50 pm - 9:55 am

LAX

CHQ

29h 05m

1 stop

10:45 am - 5:10 pm

CHQ

LAX

16h 25m

1 stop

$665Finnair

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

8:05 pm - 5:10 pm

BOS

HER

14h 05m

1 stop

9:40 am - 3:40 pm

HER

BOS

13h 00m

1 stop

$866Lufthansa

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

8:05 pm - 5:10 pm

BOS

HER

14h 05m

1 stop

1:25 pm - 11:59 pm

HER

BOS

17h 34m

2 stops

$867Lufthansa

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Wed 4/29

5:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Chania Souda

Sun 5/10

11:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$430

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

5:10 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Chania Souda

Sun 5/10

11:25 am-3:40 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$452

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

6:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Chania Souda

Sat 5/9

7:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$474

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/13

3:25 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Chania Souda

Wed 5/20

1:45 pm-7:23 am

2 stops24h 38m

$566

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/6

6:27 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops38h 03m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 4/19

5:40 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$602

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

8:55 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 00m

Chania Souda

Mon 5/18

8:40 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$622

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Tue 4/14

9:45 pm-10:10 am

1 stop29h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 4/21

8:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$643

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

6:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop29h 05m

Chania Souda

Wed 5/27

10:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$665

BostonHeraklion

BOS - HER

BOSHER

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/2

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 5/9

9:40 am-3:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$866

BostonHeraklion

BOS - HER

BOSHER

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/2

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 5/9

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 34m

$867

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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 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Crete. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Crete on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Crete flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$273
Best Round-Trip Price	$430
Fastest flight time	12h 35m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Crete from United States in the last 72 hours is $273 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chania Souda).

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The best round-trip flight price to Crete from United States in the last 72 hours is $430 (Newark to Chania Souda).

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The fastest flight to Crete from United States takes 12h 35m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Crete, with a 22% price increase on average.

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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 $189/per person and the cheapest flight to Crete is $39/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?

67% 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 are the most popular landmarks in Crete?

When visiting Crete, the majority of people tend to find Chania Old City, Nea Chora Beach and Elafonissi Beach to be the most notable landmarks in the area.

What airlines fly to Crete?

Of the 9 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 35% of users choosing them for their travels to Crete.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Crete?

Prices for flights to Crete refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Crete?

There are 41 operators available for flights to Crete as of January 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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