Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Chania?

Flights from San Francisco to Chania usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Chania?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Chania: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Chania pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Chania most commonly connect through: • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 79% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) - 11% of one-stop connections • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 11% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Chania?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from San Francisco to Chania. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $891 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,704, a difference of $813. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Chania?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Chania takes 00m, covering 6,942 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Chania?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Chania changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,035 to $8,864. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Chania looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Chania are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,914, which is 223% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Chania?

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 26m, compared with 24h 09m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 32h 41m via London Heathrow (LHR).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chania?

Chania is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Chania Souda Airport (CHQ)?

Chania Souda Airport (CHQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include: • Right Cars • Centauro • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL • ABBYCAR • GREEN MOTION

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Chania flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chania range from $891 to $1,530, with an average of $1,263 over the past 12 months. Anything below $891 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chania?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chania. It’s 30% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 34% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chania?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chania at $618 round-trip. •December ($1,855) and July ($1,704) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 200% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Chania?

Scandinavian Airlines ($1,103) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Chania in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Chania?

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Chania route. 79% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CPH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Chania?

Flights via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $808. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Chania which airport offers the shortest layover?

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Chania layovers at 14h 29m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7

9:00 pm - 1:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

31h 30m1 stop Paris Orly

7:40 pm - 2:25 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

52h 45m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,035Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

8:25 am - 9:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

26h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

8:45 am - 7:35 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

20h 50m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,090Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7

5:45 pm - 5:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

38h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

7:50 pm - 2:50 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

29h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$1,103Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

4:45 pm - 8:30 amSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

29h 45m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen London Heathrow Athens Eleftherios V.

3:10 pm - 2:50 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

33h 40m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. London Heathrow Kastrup Copenhagen

$1,123Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

8:25 am - 3:15 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

20h 50m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Athens Eleftherios V. Thessaloniki Makedonia

8:45 am - 7:35 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

20h 50m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,195Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

7:25 pm - 9:50 amSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

28h 25m2 stops Zurich Athens Eleftherios V.

9:50 pm - 9:30 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

33h 40m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,195Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 30

7:30 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

28h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Helsinki-Vantaa

8:40 pm - 10:47 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

36h 07m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Los Angeles

$1,217Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 30

4:35 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

31h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Helsinki-Vantaa

6:40 pm - 1:50 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

29h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,244Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 30

4:35 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

31h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Helsinki-Vantaa

6:40 pm - 1:50 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

29h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,284Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7

5:45 pm - 5:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

38h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

7:50 pm - 12:24 amCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

38h 34m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Boston Logan Intl

$1,342Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Jan 22

8:15 am - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

23h 50m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

6:00 am - 2:50 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

18h 50m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,190Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10

4:30 pm - 7:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

16h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

3:10 pm - 8:10 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

39h 00m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,191Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Jan 22

2:50 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

17h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:00 am - 7:35 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

23h 35m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,192Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Jan 22

6:00 am - 9:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

30h 00m3 stops Denver Intl Orlando London Gatwick

12:50 pm - 2:45 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

35h 55m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Barcelona-El Prat Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,246Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10

9:05 pm - 7:40 amSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

24h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Athens Eleftherios V.

9:50 pm - 12:35 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

24h 45m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Frankfurt am Main

$1,276Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Jan 22

6:00 am - 9:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

30h 00m3 stops Denver Intl Orlando London Gatwick

10:20 pm - 2:45 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

26h 25m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,324Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10

8:10 am - 9:20 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

27h 10m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Milan Malpensa Athens Eleftherios V.

9:50 pm - 8:10 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

32h 20m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,399Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10

8:10 am - 9:20 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

27h 10m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Milan Malpensa Athens Eleftherios V.

3:10 pm - 2:45 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

33h 35m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. London Heathrow Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,461Multiple Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Chania flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chania?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chania. It’s 30% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 34% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chania? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chania, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chania at $618 round-trip.
•December ($1,855) and July ($1,704) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 200% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Chania?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Chania:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Chania?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Chania takes 00m, covering 6,942 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Chania?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Chania flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chania range from $891 to $1,530, with an average of $1,263 over the past 12 months. Anything below $891 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Chania changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,035 to $8,864. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Chania looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Chania are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,914, which is 223% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Chania Souda Airport (CHQ)?
Chania Souda Airport (CHQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Right Cars
• Centauro
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• ABBYCAR
• GREEN MOTION
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Chania?
Flights from San Francisco to Chania usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Chania pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Chania most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 79% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Chania?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from San Francisco to Chania. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $891 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,704, a difference of $813.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Chania?
Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 26m, compared with 24h 09m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 32h 41m via London Heathrow (LHR).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chania?
Chania is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $891, about $813 less than Saturday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Chania trip for April. Fares historically average $618 round-trip in that month - typically $1,237 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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