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 15h 50m 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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Recent flights found to popular cities in Crete

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Flights to Heraklion

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Multiple Airlines

Aug 31

EWR

20h 05m

2 stops

HER

Sep 30

HER

20h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$672

Multiple Airlines

Aug 31

EWR

20h 05m

2 stops

HER

Oct 1

HER

21h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$686

Multiple Airlines

Oct 4

EWR

18h 10m

2 stops

HER

Oct 13

HER

32h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$688

Multiple Airlines

Sep 1

EWR

19h 55m

2 stops

HER

Oct 2

HER

20h 45m

1 stop

EWR

$690

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

EWR

20h 05m

2 stops

HER

Oct 14

HER

20h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$691

Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

EWR

20h 05m

2 stops

HER

Oct 1

HER

21h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$696

Multiple Airlines

Sep 1

EWR

19h 55m

2 stops

HER

Sep 30

HER

20h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$703

Multiple Airlines

Oct 3

EWR

20h 05m

2 stops

HER

Oct 13

HER

32h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$707

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

EWR

20h 05m

2 stops

HER

Oct 13

HER

32h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$708

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

EWR

17h 30m

1 stop

HER

Oct 14

HER

20h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$714

SWISS

Aug 25

EWR

15h 10m

1 stop

HER

Aug 31

HER

24h 35m

1 stop

EWR

$715

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

EWR

20h 25m

3 stops

HER

Oct 14

HER

20h 40m

1 stop

EWR

$727

Flights to Chania

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 12

JFK

16h 00m

1 stop

CHQ

Sep 30

CHQ

43h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$617

Scandinavian Airlines

Aug 19

EWR

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

Aug 29

CHQ

52h 09m

2 stops

EWR

$631

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

JFK

11h 15m

1 stop

CHQ

Oct 13

CHQ

19h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$647

Scandinavian Airlines

Aug 19

EWR

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

Aug 29

CHQ

28h 09m

2 stops

EWR

$660

Scandinavian Airlines

Aug 17

JFK

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

Aug 22

CHQ

30h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$660

Multiple Airlines

Sep 12

JFK

16h 00m

1 stop

CHQ

Sep 30

CHQ

23h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$662

Multiple Airlines

Sep 12

JFK

16h 00m

1 stop

CHQ

Sep 29

CHQ

26h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$664

Scandinavian Airlines

Sep 4

EWR

34h 20m

1 stop

CHQ

Sep 15

CHQ

22h 30m

2 stops

EWR

$665

Scandinavian Airlines

Sep 4

EWR

42h 05m

2 stops

CHQ

Sep 15

CHQ

22h 30m

2 stops

EWR

$678

Scandinavian Airlines

Sep 4

JFK

32h 40m

1 stop

CHQ

Sep 15

CHQ

48h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$681

Scandinavian Airlines

Aug 17

EWR

20h 10m

2 stops

CHQ

Aug 22

CHQ

26h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$690

Scandinavian Airlines

Sep 4

EWR

34h 20m

1 stop

CHQ

Sep 15

CHQ

22h 30m

2 stops

EWR

$694

Flights to Sitia

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Multiple Airlines

Jul 8

JFK

13h 50m

1 stop

JSH

Jul 19

JSH

59h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,136

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

EWR

16h 15m

2 stops

JSH

Sep 25

JSH

33h 45m

2 stops

EWR

$1,264

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Oct 17

JFK

30h 45m

3 stops

JSH

Oct 21

JSH

32h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$1,276

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

EWR

23h 30m

3 stops

JSH

Sep 25

JSH

33h 45m

2 stops

EWR

$1,279

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Jun 30

JFK

20h 30m

1 stop

JSH

Jul 14

JSH

46h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,287

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Oct 17

EWR

30h 50m

3 stops

JSH

Oct 21

JSH

36h 10m

3 stops

EWR

$1,309

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

EWR

23h 30m

3 stops

JSH

Sep 25

JSH

33h 45m

3 stops

EWR

$1,375

Multiple Airlines

Jul 11

STL

20h 19m

2 stops

JSH

Jul 18

JSH

36h 00m

2 stops

STL

$1,460

Multiple Airlines

Oct 17

JFK

30h 45m

3 stops

JSH

Oct 21

JSH

26h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,489

Multiple Airlines

Jun 26

EWR

35h 50m

3 stops

JSH

Jul 5

JSH

60h 10m

3 stops

EWR

$1,501

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Jul 8

EWR

35h 10m

3 stops

JSH

Jul 19

JSH

24h 44m

3 stops

EWR

$1,509

Multiple Airlines

Jul 7

EWR

26h 50m

2 stops

JSH

Jul 19

JSH

35h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$1,520

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12:15 am - 11:15 pm

JFK

CHQ

16h 00m

1 stop

10:10 am - 10:30 pm

CHQ

JFK

43h 20m

2 stops

$617Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 30

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

9:45 pm - 8:00 pm

EWR

CHQ

15h 15m

1 stop

8:45 pm - 1:30 pm

CHQ

EWR

23h 45m

1 stop

$730SWISS

Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31

9:45 pm - 8:00 pm

EWR

CHQ

15h 15m

1 stop

8:45 pm - 1:10 pm

CHQ

EWR

23h 25m

2 stops

$755SWISS

Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31

2:10 pm - 7:50 pm

LGA

CHQ

22h 40m

2 stops

10:45 am - 11:45 pm

CHQ

LGA

20h 00m

2 stops

$841American Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2

3:05 pm - 5:45 pm

LAX

HER

16h 40m

1 stop

6:45 pm - 3:15 pm

HER

LAX

30h 30m

1 stop

$846Lufthansa

Wed, Jul 29 - Thu, Sep 3

7:00 am - 5:45 pm

LAX

HER

24h 45m

2 stops

6:45 pm - 3:15 pm

HER

LAX

30h 30m

1 stop

$850Lufthansa

Wed, Jul 29 - Thu, Sep 3

5:25 pm - 8:00 pm

LGA

CHQ

19h 35m

2 stops

10:45 am - 11:36 pm

CHQ

LGA

19h 51m

2 stops

$894American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

9:18 pm - 5:45 pm

LGA

CHQ

37h 27m

2 stops

4:10 pm - 7:17 am

CHQ

LGA

22h 07m

2 stops

$989British Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

5:45 pm - 5:45 pm

LGA

CHQ

17h 00m

2 stops

3:40 pm - 7:17 am

CHQ

LGA

22h 37m

2 stops

$1,041British Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

12:15 am-11:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Chania Souda

Wed 9/30

10:10 am-10:30 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$617

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

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Sun 8/23

9:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Chania Souda

Mon 8/31

8:45 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$730

Quickest round-trip

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Sun 8/23

9:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Chania Souda

Mon 8/31

8:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$755

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/25

2:10 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Chania Souda

Wed 9/2

10:45 am-11:45 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$841

Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX - HER

LAXHER

Los Angeles

Wed 7/29

3:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 9/3

6:45 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$846

Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX - HER

LAXHER

Los Angeles

Wed 7/29

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 9/3

6:45 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$850

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/17

5:25 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Chania Souda

Wed 10/21

10:45 am-11:36 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$894

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/1

9:18 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops37h 27m

Chania Souda

Tue 9/15

4:10 pm-7:17 am

2 stops22h 07m

$989

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/16

5:45 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Chania Souda

Mon 9/21

3:40 pm-7:17 am

2 stops22h 37m

$1,041

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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	$239
Best Round-Trip Price	$617
Fastest flight time	11h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Crete from United States in the last 5 days is $239 (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 $617 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chania Souda).

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The fastest flight to Crete from United States takes 11h 25m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chania Souda).

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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 $212/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 40% 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 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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