Cheap Flights to Crete from $279

Q: How long is the flight to Crete?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Crete takes 21h 59m, covering a distance of 5785 miles. The most popular route is South Bend - Heraklion with an average flight time of 17h 30m.

Q: What is the cheapest flight to Crete?

The cheapest ticket to Crete from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $480. The most popular route is South Bend/Michiana to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. and the cheapest airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $902.

Q: What are the most popular destinations in Crete?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Heraklion (57% of total searches to Crete). The next most popular destinations are Chania (34%) and Sitia (9%).

Q: When is the busiest time of year for flights to Crete?

Many tourists and travelers book their flights to Crete in the summer. So, you may want to consider flying to the island in the fall or spring. Prices go up substantially for all summer flights to Crete.

Q: Do I need a passport or visa to get into Crete?

Crete, Greece is a Schengen Agreement nation, and therefore, you do not need a visa to travel to the region. However, tourists can only remain in Crete for up to 90 days without a visa. Those staying longer will need to contact a Greek embassy before they can continue their travels. You will also need a valid passport to travel here.

Q: What kind of currency is used in Crete?

Crete, like all of Greece, is a Eurobond member, and therefore recognizes the euro as the form of currency on the island. So, if you only have cash with you, you will need to visit an exchange center either on the island or on the mainland beforehand. On the other hand, all major credit cards will be accepted, if you opt to not use cash.

Q: Where should I fly to if I want to visit the Cave of Zeus?

The cave, known on the island of Crete as Ideon Cave, is the supposed birthplace of the god Zeus. To reach the landmark, consider booking a flight to Heraklion International Airport. It is the closest airport to the cave (1h 2m).

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Book cheap flights to Crete (Round-trip)

Airports

Origin

Destination

Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3

20h 45m

Fri, Oct 16

21h 50m

$523

Trip: 14 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4

27h 00m

Sat, Sep 12

19h 50m

$527

Trip: 9 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30

26h 50m

Fri, Oct 16

21h 50m

$532

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15

27h 30m

Wed, Nov 18

17h 30m

$544

Trip: 4 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 4

26h 50m

Fri, Oct 16

21h 50m

$547

Trip: 13 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3

20h 45m

Wed, Oct 14

21h 50m

$548

Trip: 12 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14

27h 30m

Wed, Nov 18

17h 30m

$555

Trip: 5 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30

26h 50m

Wed, Oct 14

21h 50m

$558

Trip: 15 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29

22h 00m

Fri, Oct 16

21h 50m

$566

Trip: 18 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28

41h 25m

Thu, Oct 15

19h 00m

$573

Trip: 18 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28

26h 50m

Fri, Oct 16

21h 50m

$576

Trip: 19 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3

20h 45m

Sun, Oct 18

21h 50m

$586

Trip: 16 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29

22h 00m

Wed, Oct 14

21h 50m

$591

Trip: 16 days

Based on null reviews

Finnair

Mon, Aug 3

13h 45m

Thu, Sep 3

34h 45m

$592

Trip: 32 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1

22h 00m

Wed, Oct 14

21h 50m

$592

Trip: 14 days

Based on null reviews

Finnair

Tue, Sep 1

27h 55m

Tue, Sep 8

15h 15m

$594

Trip: 8 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17

21h 20m

Sat, Aug 29

15h 25m

$599

Trip: 13 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1

22h 00m

Tue, Sep 8

15h 15m

$600

Trip: 8 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 3

13h 45m

Thu, Sep 3

15h 15m

$601

Trip: 32 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28

17h 25m

Wed, Oct 14

21h 50m

$602

Trip: 17 days

Based on null reviews

Book cheap flights to Crete (One-way)

Airports

Origin

Destination

Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jul 15

16h 40m

$279

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Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17

16h 40m

$304

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jun 23

16h 00m

$350

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jul 13

40h 05m

$386

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jul 12

40h 05m

$422

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jul 17

52h 40m

$431

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 22

30h 50m

$554

Based on null reviews

Aeroflot

Sun, Aug 16

31h 15m

$570

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jun 21

37h 50m

$617

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jul 14

26h 50m

$620

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16

27h 55m

$638

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jun 20

37h 30m

$657

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jun 19

52h 00m

$661

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jul 15

17h 22m

$665

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jun 24

52h 00m

$675

Based on null reviews

British Airways

Wed, Jul 15

17h 22m

$679

Based on null reviews

British Airways

Wed, Jul 15

23h 49m

$702

Based on null reviews

British Airways

Wed, Jul 15

33h 45m

$707

Based on null reviews

SWISS

Mon, Aug 17

33h 55m

$721

Based on null reviews

Brussels Airlines

Mon, Aug 17

33h 10m

$727

Based on null reviews

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Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews

8.1

SWISS

Overall score based on 8,958 reviews

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

8.7

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

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Flights to Crete

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Crete - United States

Cabin classes:

$6571

First

$2004

Business

$1420

Prem Econ

$42

Economy

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United States

$664

California

$774

Colorado

$701

District of Columbia

$720

Florida

$637

Georgia

$1643

Hawaii

$938

Illinois

$902

Indiana

$940

Louisiana

$895

Maryland

$613

Massachusetts

$854

Michigan

$817

Minnesota

$1182

Missouri

$2348

Nebraska

$1526

New Hampshire

$1939

New Mexico

$480

New York

$747

North Carolina

$1142

Ohio

$1008

Pennsylvania

$1514

Rhode Island

$1423

South Carolina

$886

Tennessee

$629

Texas

$781

Utah

$2638

Vermont

$1480

Virginia

$1003

Washington

$778

West Virginia

$840

Wisconsin

Browse destinations:

$480

Chania

$574

Heraklion

$743

Sitia

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How long is the flight to Crete?

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What are the most popular destinations in Crete?

When is the busiest time of year for flights to Crete?

Do I need a passport or visa to get into Crete?

What kind of currency is used in Crete?

Where should I fly to if I want to visit the Cave of Zeus?

How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

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