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 New York (a popular airport in New York) to Heraklion (the most popular airport in Crete), then the flight time is 12h 42m on average. If you fly from Newark (another popular airport in New York) to Heraklion, then the average flight time is 14h 20m.

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 31% 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.

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 May 2026, 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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1:25 pm - 9:20 pm

JFK

CHQ

24h 55m

1 stop

8:10 pm - 11:25 am

CHQ

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

$570Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13

1:25 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

HER

11h 35m

1 stop

10:25 pm - 11:25 am

HER

JFK

20h 00m

1 stop

$574Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

6:55 pm - 10:35 am

JFK

CHQ

32h 40m

1 stop

9:45 pm - 3:40 pm

CHQ

JFK

48h 55m

2 stops

$594Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 15

6:55 pm - 10:35 am

JFK

CHQ

32h 40m

1 stop

9:45 pm - 3:40 pm

CHQ

JFK

48h 55m

2 stops

$597Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 15

9:45 pm - 7:05 pm

EWR

HER

14h 20m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 8:15 pm

HER

EWR

30h 25m

1 stop

$705SWISS

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 15

9:45 pm - 7:05 pm

EWR

HER

14h 20m

1 stop

8:45 pm - 8:15 pm

HER

EWR

30h 30m

1 stop

$729SWISS

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 9

2:08 pm - 7:50 pm

LGA

CHQ

22h 42m

2 stops

10:45 am - 11:36 pm

CHQ

LGA

19h 51m

2 stops

$770American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8

5:50 pm - 3:30 pm

EWR

HER

14h 40m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 7:25 pm

HER

EWR

33h 45m

1 stop

$776British Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

5:50 pm - 4:15 pm

EWR

HER

15h 25m

1 stop

4:25 pm - 1:55 pm

HER

EWR

28h 30m

1 stop

$781British Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7

2:11 pm - 7:50 pm

LGA

CHQ

22h 39m

2 stops

10:45 am - 11:55 pm

CHQ

LGA

20h 10m

2 stops

$806American Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2

SWISS flights from New York to Crete

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SWISS

Aug 25

JFK8:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

HER7:55 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 2

HER8:45 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

23h 05m

1 stop

JFK12:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$678

SWISS

Sep 1

JFK8:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

HER7:55 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 9

HER8:45 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

23h 05m

1 stop

JFK12:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$694

SWISS

Aug 16

EWR9:45 pmNewark

14h 20m

1 stop

HER7:05 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 15

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

30h 25m

1 stop

EWR8:15 pmNewark

$705

British Airways flights from New York to Crete

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British Airways

Oct 6

EWR5:50 pmNewark

14h 40m

1 stop

HER3:30 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 14

HER4:40 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

33h 45m

1 stop

EWR7:25 pmNewark

$776

British Airways

Sep 2

EWR5:50 pmNewark

15h 25m

1 stop

HER4:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 7

HER4:25 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

28h 30m

1 stop

EWR1:55 pmNewark

$781

British Airways

May 18

JFK6:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 45m

1 stop

HER4:25 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

May 27

HER4:40 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

22h 20m

2 stops

JFK8:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$791

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New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

1:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Chania Souda

Tue 10/13

8:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop22h 15m

$570

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New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

1:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 10/13

10:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop20h 00m

$574

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/4

6:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Chania Souda

Tue 9/15

9:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops48h 55m

$594

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/4

6:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Chania Souda

Tue 9/15

9:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops48h 55m

$597

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sun 8/16

9:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 9/15

8:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$705

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sun 8/30

9:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 9/9

8:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$729

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/30

2:08 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Chania Souda

Thu 10/8

10:45 am-11:36 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$770

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Tue 10/6

5:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 10/14

4:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$776

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Wed 9/2

5:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 9/7

4:25 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$781

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/25

2:11 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 39m

Chania Souda

Wed 9/2

10:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$806

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Crete?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Crete from New York, with most prices found around $331. If you’re not able to fly to Crete in August, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Crete during October average around $339.

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The fastest flight from New York to Crete takes 11h 00m

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 May 2026, 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.

Best airlines flying from New York to Crete

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Aegean Airlines	PriceFrom $430	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 868 reviews	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $457	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,772 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $469	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,969 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $470	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,665 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,393 reviews	Search Finnair flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,942 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom $638	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,585 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $641	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,988 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $955	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,571 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Delta	PriceFrom $957	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,451 reviews	Search Delta flights

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