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 13h 05m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to Heraklion, then the average flight time is 16h 57m.

What airlines fly to Crete?

Lufthansa, Emirates and SWISS are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Crete from New York according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Crete. Keep in mind that there are 8 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?

Lufthansa, British Airways, and American Airlines 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 November 2026, there are 8 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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5:10 pm - 8:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CHQ Chania Souda

20h 45m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Kastrup Copenhagen

9:45 pm - 3:40 pmCHQ Chania Souda-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen

$604Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 27

5:45 pm - 8:55 pmEWR Newark-CHQ Chania Souda

44h 10m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Kastrup Copenhagen

5:50 pm - 1:15 pmCHQ Chania Souda-EWR Newark

26h 25m1 stop Oslo Gardermoen

$605Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Apr 25 - Sat, May 22

9:45 pm - 8:00 pmEWR Newark-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

15h 15m1 stop Zurich

11:25 am - 8:15 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-EWR Newark

15h 50m1 stop Zurich

$805SWISS

Mon, Apr 19 - Sun, May 2

9:45 pm - 8:00 pmEWR Newark-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

15h 15m1 stop Zurich

11:25 am - 8:15 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-EWR Newark

15h 50m1 stop Zurich

$805SWISS

Mon, Apr 19 - Sun, May 2

6:00 pm - 2:35 pmEWR Newark-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

13h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:15 pm - 7:05 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-EWR Newark

12h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$858Lufthansa

Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6

6:30 pm - 3:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

14h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

4:25 pm - 11:10 amHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$861British Airways

Tue, Apr 27 - Mon, May 3

7:35 pm - 3:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

12h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

4:25 pm - 7:20 amHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

$871British Airways

Tue, Apr 27 - Mon, May 3

7:05 pm - 7:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CHQ Chania Souda

17h 45m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

8:40 pm - 2:45 pmCHQ Chania Souda-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 05m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

$880Finnair

Wed, Apr 28 - Wed, May 5

3:55 pm - 2:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

15h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:15 pm - 3:40 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$896Lufthansa

Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6

7:05 pm - 7:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CHQ Chania Souda

17h 45m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

8:40 pm - 2:45 pmCHQ Chania Souda-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 05m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

$963Finnair

Sun, Apr 25 - Sat, May 22

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5:30 pm - 12:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

11h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

4:00 pm - 3:40 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$873Lufthansa

Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20

5:30 pm - 12:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

11h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

4:00 pm - 1:35 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$918Lufthansa

Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20

5:35 pm - 9:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CHQ Chania Souda

20h 45m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Athens Eleftherios V.

8:45 am - 3:45 pmCHQ Chania Souda-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 00m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Kastrup Copenhagen

$919Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

6:00 pm - 8:00 amEWR Newark-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

31h 00m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Tirana Rinas Athens Eleftherios V.

3:40 pm - 2:15 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-EWR Newark

29h 35m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Tirana Rinas Vienna Intl

$1,006Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20

12:25 am - 3:00 pmEWR Newark-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

31h 35m2 stops Istanbul Athens Eleftherios V.

10:25 pm - 10:30 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-EWR Newark

31h 05m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Istanbul

$1,006Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20

5:15 pm - 12:25 pmEWR Newark-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

12h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

4:00 pm - 7:05 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-EWR Newark

34h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,021Lufthansa

Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20

11:45 pm - 9:45 amEWR Newark-CHQ Chania Souda

27h 00m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.

7:15 pm - 9:10 pmCHQ Chania Souda-EWR Newark

32h 55m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.

$1,058Aegean Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

11:45 pm - 11:25 pmEWR Newark-CHQ Chania Souda

16h 40m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.

9:25 am - 9:10 pmCHQ Chania Souda-EWR Newark

18h 45m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.

$1,072Emirates

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

11:45 pm - 9:50 amEWR Newark-CHQ Chania Souda

27h 05m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.

7:15 pm - 9:10 pmCHQ Chania Souda-EWR Newark

32h 55m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.

$1,109Aegean Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 23

10:20 pm - 5:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CHQ Chania Souda

36h 35m3 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

3:10 pm - 2:05 pmCHQ Chania Souda-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 55m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl

$1,723Emirates

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

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Lufthansa flights from New York to Crete

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Lufthansa

Nov 27

EWR6:00 pmNewark

13h 35m

1 stop

HER2:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Dec 6

HER1:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

12h 50m

1 stop

EWR7:05 pmNewark

$858

Lufthansa

Nov 14

JFK5:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 55m

1 stop

HER12:25 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Nov 20

HER4:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

30h 40m

1 stop

JFK3:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$873

Lufthansa

Nov 27

JFK3:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

HER2:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Dec 6

HER1:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

33h 25m

1 stop

JFK3:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$896

British Airways flights from New York to Crete

Our best British Airways deals on New York to Crete flight tickets

British Airways

Apr 27

JFK6:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 00m

1 stop

HER3:30 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

May 3

HER4:25 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

25h 45m

1 stop

JFK11:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$861

British Airways

Apr 27

JFK7:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 55m

1 stop

HER3:30 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

May 3

HER4:25 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

21h 55m

2 stops

JFK7:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$871

British Airways

May 5

JFK10:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 30m

2 stops

HER1:55 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

May 26

HER4:40 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

25h 30m

1 stop

JFK11:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$885

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New YorkChania

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CHQ Chania Souda

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/19

5:10 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Chania Souda

Tue 4/27

9:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$604

NewarkChania

EWR Newark - CHQ Chania Souda

EWRCHQ

Newark

Sun 4/25

5:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Chania Souda

Sat 5/22

5:50 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$605

NewarkHeraklion

EWR Newark - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 4/19

9:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 5/2

11:25 am-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$805

NewarkHeraklion

EWR Newark - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 4/19

9:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 5/2

11:25 am-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$805

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NewarkHeraklion

EWR Newark - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

EWRHER

Newark

Fri 11/27

6:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 12/6

1:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$858

New YorkHeraklion

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/27

6:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 5/3

4:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop25h 45m

$861

New YorkHeraklion

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/27

7:35 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 5/3

4:25 pm-7:20 am

2 stops21h 55m

$871

New YorkChania

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CHQ Chania Souda

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/28

7:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Chania Souda

Wed 5/5

8:40 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$880

New YorkHeraklion

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/27

3:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 12/6

1:15 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$896

New YorkChania

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CHQ Chania Souda

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/25

7:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Chania Souda

Sat 5/22

8:40 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$963

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Crete?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Crete from New York, with most prices found around $650. If you’re not able to fly to Crete in February, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Crete during April average around $765.

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Best Price Found	$366
Fastest flight time	13h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Crete from New York in the past 72 hours is $366. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Crete found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $604.

The fastest flight from New York to Crete takes 13h 05m

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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 November 2026, there are 8 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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British Airways	PriceFrom $435	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,286 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $641	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,413 reviews	Search Finnair flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $690	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,116 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $695	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,292 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $836	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,694 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Aegean Airlines	PriceFrom $934	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 910 reviews	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,646 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,077	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,699 reviews	Search Delta flights

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