How long is the flight from New York to Crete?

The flight from New York to Crete depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Newark (a popular airport in New York) to Heraklion (the most popular airport in Crete), then the flight time is 12h 15m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to Heraklion, then the average flight time is 13h 52m.

What airlines fly to Crete?

Finnair, British Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Crete from New York according to our data. Finnair is the first choice among our users, with 30% 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Crete?

SWISS, Lufthansa, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Crete

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Crete?

Prices for flights from New York to Crete were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Crete?

As of December 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Crete.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Crete?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Crete.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Crete. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:20 pm - 4:05 am

JFK

HER

26h 45m1 stop

11:20 pm - 11:25 am

HER

JFK

19h 05m1 stop

$410Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 13

1:25 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

HER

11h 35m1 stop

11:20 pm - 11:25 am

HER

JFK

19h 05m1 stop

$435Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 13

1:25 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

HER

11h 35m1 stop

11:20 pm - 11:25 am

HER

JFK

19h 05m1 stop

$443Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 13

5:30 pm - 12:15 pm

JFK

HER

11h 45m1 stop

1:10 pm - 3:40 pm

HER

JFK

33h 30m1 stop

$468Lufthansa

Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 15

9:45 pm - 2:25 am

EWR

HER

21h 40m1 stop

10:30 am - 8:15 pm

HER

EWR

16h 45m1 stop

$558SWISS

Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 8

5:15 pm - 9:50 am

EWR

HER

33h 35m2 stops

10:30 am - 8:15 pm

HER

EWR

16h 45m1 stop

$583SWISS

Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8

4:50 pm - 4:05 pm

LGA

HER

40h 15m2 stops

5:35 pm - 8:55 pm

HER

LGA

58h 20m2 stops

$597British Airways

Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26

8:30 pm - 10:15 pm

EWR

HER

18h 45m1 stop

6:35 pm - 12:50 pm

HER

EWR

25h 15m2 stops

$634Lufthansa

Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 23

12:59 pm - 3:30 pm

LGA

HER

19h 31m2 stops

5:35 pm - 8:55 pm

HER

LGA

58h 20m2 stops

$647British Airways

Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26

12:29 pm - 7:50 pm

LGA

CHQ

24h 21m2 stops

10:45 am - 11:31 pm

CHQ

LGA

19h 46m2 stops

$833American Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25

SWISS flights from New York to Crete

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SWISS

Apr 3

EWR9:45 pmNewark

21h 40m

1 stop

HER2:25 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Apr 8

HER10:30 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

16h 45m

1 stop

EWR8:15 pmNewark

$558

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SWISS

Apr 4

EWR5:15 pmNewark

33h 35m

2 stops

HER9:50 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Apr 8

HER10:30 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

16h 45m

1 stop

EWR8:15 pmNewark

$583

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SWISS

Apr 3

EWR6:20 pmNewark

25h 05m

2 stops

HER2:25 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Apr 8

HER10:30 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

16h 45m

1 stop

EWR8:15 pmNewark

$585

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Lufthansa flights from New York to Crete

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Lufthansa

Jan 31

JFK5:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 45m

1 stop

HER12:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Feb 15

HER1:10 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

33h 30m

1 stop

JFK3:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$468

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Lufthansa

Jan 31

JFK5:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 45m

1 stop

HER12:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Feb 15

HER1:10 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

31h 40m

2 stops

JFK1:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$586

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Lufthansa

Mar 19

JFK6:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 40m

1 stop

HER5:10 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mar 25

HER3:30 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

31h 10m

2 stops

JFK4:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$610

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New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

6:20 pm-4:05 am

1 stop26h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 5/13

11:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 05m

$410

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/30

1:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 5/13

11:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 05m

$435

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/30

1:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 5/13

11:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 05m

$443

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

5:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 2/15

1:10 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$468

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Fri 4/3

9:45 pm-2:25 am

1 stop21h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 4/8

10:30 am-8:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$558

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sat 4/4

5:15 pm-9:50 am

2 stops33h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 4/8

10:30 am-8:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$583

New YorkHeraklion

LGA - HER

LGAHER

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/19

4:50 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/26

5:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops58h 20m

$597

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Wed 4/8

8:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 4/23

6:35 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$634

New YorkHeraklion

LGA - HER

LGAHER

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/19

12:59 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops19h 31m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/26

5:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops58h 20m

$647

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/21

12:29 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 21m

Chania Souda

Sat 4/25

10:45 am-11:31 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$833

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Crete?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Crete from New York, with most prices found around $419. If you’re not able to fly to Crete in October, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Crete during September average around $634.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Crete?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Crete is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for Crete on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $904. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from New York because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,141.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Crete?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Crete is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to Crete in the evening for as low as $1,043. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,146. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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The fastest flight from New York to Crete takes 11h 45m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Crete?
Prices for flights from New York to Crete were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Crete?
As of December 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Crete.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Crete?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Crete.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Crete?
The required travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Crete. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $470	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,071 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $502	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,617 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $553	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,339 reviews	Search Finnair flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,832 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom $638	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,515 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $695	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,659 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,630 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $880	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,016 reviews	Search Delta flights
Aegean Airlines	PriceFrom $881	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 841 reviews	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,056	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,447 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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