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 18h 45m on average. If you fly from Miami (another popular airport in United States) to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt., then the average flight time is 16h.

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Flights to Heraklion

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Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

EWR

35h 25m

1 stop

HER

Apr 25

HER

33h 29m

1 stop

EWR

$516

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

EWR

35h 25m

1 stop

HER

Apr 25

HER

31h 45m

2 stops

EWR

$523

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 2

EWR

35h 25m

1 stop

HER

Apr 11

HER

33h 29m

1 stop

EWR

$542

British Airways

May 17

JFK

12h 35m

1 stop

HER

May 26

HER

31h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$551

Multiple Airlines

Apr 10

EWR

11h 35m

1 stop

HER

Apr 21

HER

30h 25m

1 stop

EWR

$567

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 2

EWR

35h 25m

1 stop

HER

Apr 11

HER

55h 45m

2 stops

EWR

$568

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 2

BOS

35h 00m

1 stop

HER

Apr 18

HER

34h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$570

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 2

EWR

35h 20m

2 stops

HER

Apr 11

HER

55h 45m

2 stops

EWR

$576

British Airways

May 17

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

HER

May 27

HER

16h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$578

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

EWR

34h 55m

2 stops

HER

Apr 25

HER

31h 45m

2 stops

EWR

$580

SWISS

Apr 25

JFK

16h 30m

1 stop

HER

May 9

HER

23h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$593

Multiple Airlines

Mar 11

JFK

23h 55m

3 stops

HER

Mar 18

HER

33h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$594

Flights to Chania

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Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 29

EWR

21h 10m

2 stops

CHQ

May 10

CHQ

32h 50m

2 stops

EWR

$437

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

JFK

18h 50m

2 stops

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$437

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

JFK

17h 05m

1 stop

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$440

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

EWR

34h 20m

1 stop

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

24h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$448

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

JFK

32h 40m

1 stop

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$448

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

JFK

32h 40m

1 stop

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$451

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

JFK

34h 25m

2 stops

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$453

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 29

JFK

21h 20m

2 stops

CHQ

May 10

CHQ

35h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$455

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

EWR

33h 50m

2 stops

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

24h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$463

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 29

JFK

21h 20m

2 stops

CHQ

May 10

CHQ

35h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$474

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 8

JFK

24h 40m

2 stops

CHQ

Apr 14

CHQ

48h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$493

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 24

JFK

16h 50m

1 stop

CHQ

May 2

CHQ

28h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$504

Flights to Sitia

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Multiple Airlines

Jul 18

JFK

23h 20m

1 stop

JSH

Jul 25

JSH

22h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$866

Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

ORD

20h 20m

2 stops

JSH

Mar 9

JSH

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$1,161

Multiple Airlines

Jul 11

JFK

34h 20m

3 stops

JSH

Jul 19

JSH

32h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,237

Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

ORD

20h 20m

3 stops

JSH

Mar 9

JSH

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$1,246

Multiple Airlines

Jul 11

JFK

34h 20m

3 stops

JSH

Jul 19

JSH

32h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$1,257

Multiple Airlines

Apr 19

BOS

30h 00m

3 stops

JSH

Apr 27

JSH

35h 00m

3 stops

BOS

$1,296

Multiple Airlines

Jul 30

BOS

16h 10m

2 stops

JSH

Aug 13

JSH

18h 40m

2 stops

BOS

$1,359

Multiple Airlines

Jul 10

JFK

26h 45m

2 stops

JSH

Jul 19

JSH

18h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$1,388

Multiple Airlines

Jul 19

BOS

29h 30m

3 stops

JSH

Aug 5

JSH

37h 25m

3 stops

BOS

$1,407

Multiple Airlines

Jul 19

JFK

25h 30m

3 stops

JSH

Jul 25

JSH

32h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$1,410

Multiple Airlines

Jul 18

JFK

23h 05m

2 stops

JSH

Jul 25

JSH

32h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$1,459

Multiple Airlines

Jun 13

ORD

30h 05m

2 stops

JSH

Jun 20

JSH

19h 20m

2 stops

ORD

$1,539

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5:20 pm - 9:30 pm

EWR

CHQ

21h 10m

2 stops

11:25 am - 1:15 pm

CHQ

EWR

32h 50m

2 stops

$437Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 10

5:10 pm - 7:00 pm

JFK

CHQ

18h 50m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 3:40 pm

CHQ

JFK

26h 50m

2 stops

$437Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 2

6:55 pm - 7:00 pm

JFK

CHQ

17h 05m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 3:40 pm

CHQ

JFK

26h 50m

2 stops

$440Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 2

6:30 pm - 2:05 pm

JFK

HER

12h 35m

1 stop

5:35 pm - 5:35 pm

HER

JFK

31h 00m

1 stop

$551British Airways

Sun, May 17 - Tue, May 26

7:50 am - 2:05 pm

JFK

HER

23h 15m

1 stop

1:20 pm - 10:30 pm

HER

JFK

16h 10m

1 stop

$578British Airways

Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 27

8:30 pm - 8:00 pm

JFK

HER

16h 30m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 12:50 pm

HER

JFK

23h 00m

1 stop

$593SWISS

Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 9

12:53 pm - 7:50 pm

LGA

CHQ

23h 57m

2 stops

10:45 am - 11:38 pm

CHQ

LGA

19h 53m

2 stops

$719American Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

8:05 pm - 6:10 pm

BOS

HER

15h 05m

1 stop

7:00 pm - 3:40 pm

HER

BOS

27h 40m

2 stops

$787Lufthansa

Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, May 4

9:40 pm - 8:10 pm

BOS

HER

15h 30m

1 stop

10:55 am - 7:55 pm

HER

BOS

16h 00m

1 stop

$800SWISS

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16

2:10 pm - 9:55 am

SEA

CHQ

33h 45m

2 stops

10:45 am - 4:59 pm

CHQ

SEA

16h 14m

1 stop

$947Lufthansa

Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 28

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Wed 4/29

5:20 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Chania Souda

Sun 5/10

11:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$437

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/24

5:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Chania Souda

Sat 5/2

7:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$437

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/24

6:55 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Chania Souda

Sat 5/2

7:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$440

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/17

6:30 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/26

5:35 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$551

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/17

7:50 am-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 5/27

1:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$578

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

8:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 5/9

8:50 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$593

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/4

12:53 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops23h 57m

Chania Souda

Mon 5/11

10:45 am-11:38 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$719

BostonHeraklion

BOS - HER

BOSHER

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 4/26

8:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 5/4

7:00 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$787

BostonHeraklion

BOS - HER

BOSHER

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 4/9

9:40 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 4/16

10:55 am-7:55 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$800

SeattleChania

SEA - CHQ

SEACHQ

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/19

2:10 pm-9:55 am

2 stops33h 45m

Chania Souda

Thu 5/28

10:45 am-4:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$947

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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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Crete. Keep in mind that there are 10 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	$297
Best Round-Trip Price	$437
Fastest flight time	20h 05m

The best one-way flight price to Crete from United States in the last 72 hours is $297 (Seattle/Tacoma 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 $437 (Newark to Chania Souda).

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The fastest flight to Crete from United States takes 20h 05m (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 $203/per person and the cheapest flight to Crete is $32/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 10 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 36% 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 February 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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