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

British Airways and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Crete

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.

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 20m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to Heraklion, then the average flight time is 13h.

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 March 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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6:55 pm - 11:40 am

JFK

HER

33h 45m

1 stop

12:30 pm - 3:40 pm

HER

JFK

34h 10m

2 stops

$534Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, May 2

5:10 pm - 10:35 am

JFK

CHQ

34h 25m

2 stops

9:45 pm - 3:40 pm

CHQ

JFK

48h 55m

2 stops

$571Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 15

5:10 pm - 8:55 pm

JFK

CHQ

44h 45m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 3:40 pm

CHQ

JFK

48h 20m

2 stops

$575Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, Apr 30

1:15 pm - 6:15 pm

JFK

HER

22h 00m

1 stop

10:25 pm - 11:25 am

HER

JFK

20h 00m

1 stop

$591Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 7

1:15 pm - 7:40 am

JFK

CHQ

11h 25m

1 stop

10:45 pm - 11:25 am

CHQ

JFK

19h 40m

1 stop

$592Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 7

9:45 pm - 10:10 am

EWR

HER

29h 25m

1 stop

8:55 pm - 8:15 pm

HER

EWR

30h 20m

1 stop

$707SWISS

Tue, Apr 28 - Fri, May 15

3:19 pm - 6:25 pm

LGA

HER

20h 06m

2 stops

4:40 pm - 7:23 am

HER

LGA

21h 43m

2 stops

$806British Airways

Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 27

3:19 pm - 3:30 pm

LGA

HER

17h 11m

2 stops

5:05 pm - 9:11 pm

HER

LGA

35h 06m

2 stops

$825British Airways

Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14

4:45 pm - 7:50 pm

LGA

CHQ

20h 05m

2 stops

10:45 am - 11:38 pm

CHQ

LGA

19h 53m

2 stops

$912American Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

5:55 pm - 7:50 pm

LGA

CHQ

18h 55m

2 stops

10:35 am - 11:38 pm

CHQ

LGA

20h 03m

2 stops

$996American Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 18

SWISS flights from New York to Crete

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SWISS

Apr 5

JFK4:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 45m

1 stop

HER12:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Apr 14

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

23h 00m

1 stop

JFK12:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$675

SWISS

Apr 4

JFK4:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

HER8:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Apr 14

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

23h 00m

1 stop

JFK12:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$702

SWISS

Apr 4

JFK4:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

HER8:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Apr 14

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

23h 00m

1 stop

JFK12:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$703

British Airways flights from New York to Crete

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British Airways

Sep 14

LGA2:45 pmNew York LaGuardia

17h 30m

2 stops

CHQ3:15 pmChania Souda

Oct 7

CHQ1:45 pmChania Souda

24h 43m

2 stops

LGA7:28 amNew York LaGuardia

$762

British Airways

Sep 14

JFK11:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 15m

2 stops

CHQ3:15 pmChania Souda

Oct 7

CHQ1:45 pmChania Souda

25h 11m

2 stops

JFK7:56 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$767

British Airways

Sep 14

EWR5:50 pmNewark

14h 25m

1 stop

CHQ3:15 pmChania Souda

Oct 7

CHQ1:45 pmChania Souda

31h 10m

1 stop

EWR1:55 pmNewark

$776

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New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/16

6:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop33h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 5/2

12:30 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$534

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/4

5:10 pm-10:35 am

2 stops34h 25m

Chania Souda

Tue 9/15

9:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops48h 55m

$571

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

5:10 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Chania Souda

Thu 4/30

10:20 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops48h 20m

$575

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

1:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 5/7

10:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop20h 00m

$591

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New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

1:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop11h 25m

Chania Souda

Thu 5/7

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

$592

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Tue 4/28

9:45 pm-10:10 am

1 stop29h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 5/15

8:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$707

New YorkHeraklion

LGA - HER

LGAHER

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/19

3:19 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops20h 06m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 5/27

4:40 pm-7:23 am

2 stops21h 43m

$806

New YorkHeraklion

LGA - HER

LGAHER

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

3:19 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 5/14

5:05 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops35h 06m

$825

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/6

4:45 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Chania Souda

Wed 5/13

10:45 am-11:38 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$912

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

5:55 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Chania Souda

Mon 5/18

10:35 am-11:38 pm

2 stops20h 03m

$996

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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 February is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Crete during February average around $609.

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You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Crete flight.

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The fastest flight from New York to Crete takes 11h 35m

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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 March 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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Aegean Airlines	PriceFrom $430	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 858 reviews	Search Aegean Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $469	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,825 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $470	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,519 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $487	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,725 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $553	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,374 reviews	Search Finnair flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,906 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom $638	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,553 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $641	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,871 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $955	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,546 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Delta	PriceFrom $957	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,354 reviews	Search Delta flights

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