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Cheap Flights from New York to Crete

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Heraklion
Heraklion2 stops$744
Chania
Chania1 stop$492
Heraklion
Heraklion2 stops$744
Chania
Chania1 stop$492
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Crete flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Crete to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Crete?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Crete from New York usually cost between $870 and $1,111 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $744 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 4-Nov 19).

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Crete?

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Crete is November, when tickets cost $607 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,779 and $1,205 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$218
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Heraklion

FAQs - booking Crete flights

  • Will I need to secure a visa to fly from New York to Crete?

    Anyone wishing to fly from New York to Crete and stay for more than 90 days will need to get a visa. Otherwise, all you’ll need to visit Crete will be a valid U.S. passport.

  • Where are the common layover locations between New York and Crete?

    Since most flights from New York to Crete include layovers, you’ll need to plan for them accordingly. Layovers between these places will often take place at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Rome–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), and Athens International Airport (ATH).

  • Do any airlines that fly from New York to Crete offer free Wi-Fi?

    SWISS offers free Wi-Fi for chat and messaging services to those on longer flights like ones from New York to Crete. Those on Emirates flights to Crete can also get access to free Wi-Fi by signing up for the Emirates Skywards program.

  • Which steps can I take to make a flight from New York to Crete sustainable?

    Flying with an airline that has committed to running a more sustainable operation is the best way to make a long flight from New York to Crete sustainable. Lufthansa, for instance, has put a plan in place for putting 200 new eco-friendly aircraft into the sky by 2030.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Crete?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Crete.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Crete?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Crete is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Crete?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from New York to Crete with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Crete?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New York to Crete up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Crete

  • There are two airports you can fly to when booking a flight from New York to Crete. Heraklion International Airport (HER) is the primary airport in Crete, but Chania International Airport (CHQ) might also be a good choice. You can also fly to Crete from several airports in the New York area, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and even Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in nearby New Jersey.
  • Flying from New York to Crete is possible, but you won’t be able to take any direct flights. Instead, you’ll need to book a flight through an airline like Emirates, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, or SWISS that makes at least one stop while en route to Crete from New York.
  • Since you’re going to spend so much time sitting on planes while trying to get from New York to Crete, it might be worth upgrading to first class on your flights. Lufthansa and SWISS both offer excellent first-class accommodations, including lie-flat seats you can use to sleep, in-flight entertainment, and a menu featuring tons of delicious options.
  • If you’re able to book a first-class seat on a flight from New York to Crete through an airline like Lufthansa, you’ll be able to check bags on it without paying extra baggage fees. Otherwise, you might only be able to bring one carry-on bag on a flight when you’re seated in economy class without being subjected to these fees. You’ll have to pay for every other bag you check, which is why you should limit the amount of luggage you take with you to Crete.
  • Each of the airports in the New York area has lounges where you can relax before the long flight. John F. Kennedy International Airport, for example, has the Emirates Lounge for those flying with Emirates, while LaGuardia Airport has the American Express Centurion Lounge.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Crete

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Crete? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8515 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

We were delayed 2 hours because of a broken seat. Other than that it was a very nice flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2026
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We were delayed 2 hours because of a broken seat. Other than that it was a very nice flight.

Delta was fine though my flight was delayed 4 hours into LGA and my return into ORD involved a taxi of 1+ hour to the gate

an he late. super rude gate agent, to every person. spoke down at people.

One of the restrooms didn’t work. The ones that did never got replenished. Flight attendant just sitting there on their phone. No notification that the bathroom was broken so long lines. Apathetic crew.

Both of my flights to and from JFK experienced significant delays. Most notably, my first flight was delayed by six hours due to crew members being affected by delays on a previous flight. While I understand that disruptions can occur, Delta’s staffing and operational planning should include sufficient contingency measures to handle situations like this rather than placing the full burden of those delays on customers. Additionally, the $12 meal voucher offered as compensation was inadequate, particularly given the high cost of food and beverages at the airport. Considering the length of the delay and the substantial inconvenience caused, I believe more meaningful compensation would have been appropriate.

While it wasn't the crew's fault, it was a frustrating flight. We sat on the runway for 2+ hours. Both of the flight attendants were excellent and did a great job checking on the passengers. The pilot did keep us informed about the wait. I appreciate the crew apologizing for LaGuardia airport's backup.

It was strange that the flight attendant was so adamant about having phones turned to airplane mode that he was calling out names from networks shown and waiting until they were all gone. I've never experienced that before, and after already working through an hour+ delay, it felt tone deaf. I take dozens of flights per year and have never experienced anything similar.

Poor communication, we sat on the plane for an hour before pushing back. They were oversold and with a full plane kept looking for someone to step off for someone else to board. So after an hour wait at the gate we missed our departure window and proceeded to spend an additional hour on the tarmac waiting for a refiled flight plan according to the pilots. Occasional updates, somewhat insensitive crew to passengers needing to use the lavatory (it was 2 hrs beyond what anyone expected). Overall just poor execution...especially when the flight was listed as "arriving early" up until about 30 minutes past our departure time.

The Columbus-based WestJet crews that cover Delta commuter flights between LGA and CMH are excellent - this team included. Our flight today landed 40 minutes early, which is unheard of when flying out of LaGuardia. I've flown with the same crew in more challenging conditions, and they always rise to the occasion with helpful communication to the passengers so that we may manage expectations.

We were skipped when the snack cart passed and then the attendant said we weren’t . I am disabled and was in a row toward the back of the plane which was very difficult for me to navigate. Disabled people should not be forced to walk the plank.

Awful. Delayed for unknown reason. Boarded late, part of a Tight connection ands had to go through customs and immigration. And they lost my bags.

The seats are very uncomfortable. They never have tomato juice. Usually late

Finnair was not able to get our luggage on a connecting flight and there was a substantial delay of two days to obtain our lugguage. They did not communicate well, and we had to travel a significant distance to finally get our luggage. It has been a very negative experience.

Comfort. Not good very little space after the person in front of you lay back.

Business seating is soooo uncomfortable. You can sit straight up or lay down. You need pillows behind you because the back doesn’t lay down. Those are need to “prop” you up. The chair has no padding whatsoever. Food was gross. I’ve eaten on Finnair before and the food was exceptional. This time it gave 2 people in our party diarrhea. It was the chicken dish. I took 2 bites and didn’t eat anything more. The flight attendants were nice. You needed an additional lounge in Terminal D at DFW Airport. After waiting 40 minutes to enter, we finally gave up and went to a bar across from the club doors. I’m unsure if I’ll ever book a Finnair flight again.

It was a good flight, very comfortable seats for sleeping in business class. Probably the most comfortable business class seat I've ever had (20+ times in business class on various airlines). Service was good, but the only downside is my screen didn't work and it had to be reset multiple times to get it to shut off. I had to block my eyes because the screen was white almost the entire flight and I wore an eye mask when I slept. But when eating and reading in my seat, my eyes hurt because the only way to turn the screen off was reset it and the screen would only be off for a few minutes at a time.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

All good- I love BA and the professionalism of the crew and pilots.

The crew was very good, excellent, they help me with my needs.! Food was not that good.

Food was pretty poor - bland, tasteless. Drinks offerings were very limited also.

Great crew, great food, horrible aircraft seat spacing for a 9 hr flight.

The food could have been better but everything else was superb.

The flight attendants are amazing. The plane itself was not in good shape for passenger comfort. A good share of seat reclines were broken so they went back an unlimited amount, which meant the person in front of me was fully in my lap (the crew helped me find another seat but that would not have been possible on a full flight). Moisture from the ventilation was also dripping on me. And the entertainment system is almost impossible to hear.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Bad experience overall. Crew did not provide food for our 2 year old (even though we specifically bought a child infant seat for her and literally bought another full price flight), which was unacceptable. And we had to pay $310 each way to carry our ski equipment even though they advertise it as something that is free. Tickets were purchased the same way as usual, but they told us we had Economy Light tickets (I never elected to have such seats). Just plain manipulation and false advertisment. Very disappointed overall about this airline.

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

Flight was cancelled due to technical problems with the aircraft. It would be nice if SWISS would invest in new aircraft; that would for sure minimize the technical issues with (old) aircrafts.

So disappointed, the flight from Zurich to Sarajevo was delayed for two hours for no reason, they were also shifting gate several times prior taking off

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

The seat I was stuck in was so unimaginably uncomfortable. I have never had that tight of a seat in my 20 years of flying. Even budget airlines give you more space.

We were upgraded to economy plus and everything was awesome!

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

Crew and service was excellent. My seat was super small and cramped! No leg room

Lufthansa give one a safe and seamless experience from check-in to baggage pickup

Only problem we experienced was not anything to do with Lufthansa. When changing planes in Frankfurt we spent over an hour on passport control line. Lufthansa did a marvelous job on everything from keeping me informed via texts, to terrific cabin crew.

Awful Terrible staff poor communication Flight delayed for an hour with no apology or explanation and no help re missing connecting flight. Resulted in a 7 hour layover at Munich waiting for another connecting flight. Only 15 euros refreshment voucher given. Will not fly Lufthansa again

My checked in bag was lost after being mis-tagged.

Plane took off 90 mins late, on board entertainment was not working, cabin crew was not frequent.

Our seats were reassigned on the day of departure and our small family group of 3 was split up unnecessarily — my wife was seated many rows behind myself and my daughter. The seats were also very small and very tightly packed — there was no space at all — and the seat cushions were hard and uncomfortable. I couldn’t sleep because it was painful on my butt. The cabin crew were nice and the food was decent enough, though.

The chairs were a bit tight even though I had extra feet space…2nd plane didn’t have entertainment and even though they said there was free WiFi-I believe the free WiFi wasn’t accessible unless u had some account set up….which I didn’t figure out

Flight was good but temp in the cabin was cold.

The seats in Premier Economy were very comfortable. The food was better than average. The way British Airways handled our seating was atrocious.

Worst airline in the world. They downgraded me from business class to economy with no compensation.

Even if you wait for connecting passengers you should not be an hour late departing waiting their luggage. Your passengers may have connections in the other end and you harm them.

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

They could do everything better!! From the rickety plane to the flight attendants, when American Airlines is operated by British Airways, their standards are lowered! It’s like Macy’s, operated by Walmart!!

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