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 Miami (another popular airport in United States) to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt., then the average flight time is 17h 30m.

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Flights to Heraklion

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British Airways

May 18

JFK

35h 00m

1 stop

HER

May 27

HER

21h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$552

Multiple Airlines

Apr 25

EWR

15h 15m

1 stop

HER

May 12

HER

28h 09m

2 stops

EWR

$563

Multiple Airlines

Apr 20

BOS

18h 50m

2 stops

HER

Apr 28

HER

29h 05m

2 stops

BOS

$564

Multiple Airlines

Apr 25

EWR

22h 45m

2 stops

HER

May 12

HER

28h 09m

2 stops

EWR

$570

Multiple Airlines

Apr 20

JFK

16h 30m

2 stops

HER

Apr 24

HER

24h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$572

Multiple Airlines

Apr 20

EWR

19h 15m

2 stops

HER

Apr 24

HER

45h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$574

British Airways

May 18

JFK

35h 00m

1 stop

HER

May 27

HER

16h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$575

SWISS

Apr 20

JFK

30h 10m

1 stop

HER

Apr 24

HER

26h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$578

Multiple Airlines

Apr 17

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

HER

Apr 24

HER

14h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$587

Lufthansa

Apr 4

JFK

11h 40m

1 stop

HER

Apr 19

HER

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$593

Multiple Airlines

May 18

JFK

20h 00m

2 stops

HER

May 27

HER

21h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$594

British Airways

May 18

LGA

38h 30m

2 stops

HER

May 27

HER

21h 43m

2 stops

LGA

$599

Flights to Chania

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Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 22

EWR

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

Sep 20

CHQ

32h 50m

2 stops

EWR

$437

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

JFK

42h 50m

2 stops

CHQ

Apr 25

CHQ

28h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$442

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

JFK

42h 50m

2 stops

CHQ

Apr 25

CHQ

28h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$443

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

JFK

42h 50m

2 stops

CHQ

Apr 25

CHQ

28h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$444

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 15

EWR

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

Apr 30

CHQ

45h 55m

2 stops

EWR

$445

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

JFK

42h 50m

2 stops

CHQ

Apr 25

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$445

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 22

JFK

21h 20m

2 stops

CHQ

Oct 1

CHQ

24h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$447

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 14

EWR

45h 10m

2 stops

CHQ

Apr 21

CHQ

22h 30m

2 stops

EWR

$448

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

JFK

42h 50m

2 stops

CHQ

Apr 25

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$451

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

JFK

42h 50m

2 stops

CHQ

Apr 25

CHQ

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$452

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 22

EWR

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

Sep 10

CHQ

21h 55m

2 stops

EWR

$467

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 22

EWR

20h 45m

2 stops

CHQ

Oct 1

CHQ

21h 55m

2 stops

EWR

$471

Flights to Sitia

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 27

ORD

34h 10m

2 stops

JSH

Mar 2

JSH

33h 45m

2 stops

ORD

$870

Multiple Airlines

Feb 27

ORD

33h 30m

3 stops

JSH

Mar 2

JSH

34h 35m

3 stops

ORD

$1,243

Multiple Airlines

Feb 27

ORD

34h 15m

3 stops

JSH

Mar 2

JSH

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$1,261

Multiple Airlines

Apr 4

ORD

34h 00m

3 stops

JSH

Apr 11

JSH

33h 55m

3 stops

ORD

$1,434

Multiple Airlines

Apr 4

ORD

31h 00m

3 stops

JSH

Apr 11

JSH

17h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$1,551

Multiple Airlines

Jun 20

ORD

30h 50m

3 stops

JSH

Jun 28

JSH

35h 45m

2 stops

ORD

$1,605

Multiple Airlines

Jun 20

ORD

30h 50m

3 stops

JSH

Jun 28

JSH

30h 55m

3 stops

ORD

$1,679

Multiple Airlines

Mar 28

LAX

28h 05m

3 stops

JSH

Apr 11

JSH

35h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$1,708

Multiple Airlines

Mar 28

LAX

25h 25m

2 stops

JSH

Apr 11

JSH

35h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$1,751

Multiple Airlines

Mar 28

LAX

28h 05m

3 stops

JSH

Apr 11

JSH

35h 00m

3 stops

LAX

$1,840

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5:10 pm - 9:30 pm

JFK

CHQ

45h 20m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 3:40 pm

CHQ

JFK

48h 20m

2 stops

$435Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 30

5:45 pm - 9:30 pm

EWR

CHQ

20h 45m

2 stops

11:25 am - 1:15 pm

CHQ

EWR

32h 50m

2 stops

$437Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Sep 20

9:30 pm - 3:30 pm

JFK

HER

35h 00m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 7:30 am

HER

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

$552British Airways

Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 27

9:30 pm - 3:30 pm

JFK

HER

35h 00m

1 stop

1:20 pm - 10:30 pm

HER

JFK

16h 10m

1 stop

$575British Airways

Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 27

8:30 pm - 9:40 am

JFK

HER

30h 10m

1 stop

8:55 pm - 4:35 pm

HER

JFK

26h 40m

1 stop

$578SWISS

Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24

5:30 pm - 12:10 pm

JFK

HER

11h 40m

1 stop

9:35 am - 8:05 pm

HER

JFK

17h 30m

1 stop

$593Lufthansa

Sat, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 19

4:12 pm - 7:50 pm

LGA

CHQ

20h 38m

2 stops

10:45 am - 11:38 pm

CHQ

LGA

19h 53m

2 stops

$594American Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Oct 1

4:12 pm - 7:50 pm

LGA

CHQ

20h 38m

2 stops

10:45 am - 11:36 pm

CHQ

LGA

19h 51m

2 stops

$646American Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Oct 13

9:45 pm - 9:40 am

EWR

HER

28h 55m

1 stop

8:55 pm - 8:15 pm

HER

EWR

30h 20m

1 stop

$647SWISS

Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24

8:10 am - 5:10 pm

SFO

HER

23h 00m

2 stops

7:25 pm - 12:40 pm

HER

SFO

27h 15m

1 stop

$731Lufthansa

Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

5:10 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops45h 20m

Chania Souda

Thu 4/30

10:20 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops48h 20m

$435

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Wed 4/22

5:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Chania Souda

Sun 9/20

11:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$437

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/18

9:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 5/27

4:40 pm-7:30 am

2 stops21h 50m

$552

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/18

9:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 5/27

1:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$575

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

8:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 10m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 4/24

8:55 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$578

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/4

5:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 4/19

9:35 am-8:05 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$593

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/22

4:12 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops20h 38m

Chania Souda

Thu 10/1

10:45 am-11:38 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$594

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/22

4:12 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops20h 38m

Chania Souda

Tue 10/13

10:45 am-11:36 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$646

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 4/20

9:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop28h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 4/24

8:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$647

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

8:10 am-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 4/22

7:25 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$731

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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	$248
Best Round-Trip Price	$435
Fastest flight time	19h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Crete from United States in the last 72 hours is $248 (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 $435 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chania Souda).

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The fastest flight to Crete from United States takes 19h 50m (Newark 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 $222/per person and the cheapest flight to Crete is $37/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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