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Cheap Flights to Crete

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Heraklion
Heraklion1 stop$718
Chania
Chania1 stop$635
Sitia
Sitia3 stops$1,721
Heraklion
Heraklion1 stop$718
Chania
Chania1 stop$635
Sitia
Sitia3 stops$1,721

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Crete that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Crete

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20
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12:30 am - 8:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CHQ Chania Souda
25h 25m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
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9:55 am - 10:30 pmCHQ  Chania Souda-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 35m2 stops Luqa Malta Intl Rome Fiumicino
$635Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 13
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12:05 am - 11:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CHQ Chania Souda
16h 10m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
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8:10 pm - 11:25 amCHQ  Chania Souda-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 15m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
$650Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Nov 16
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9:40 pm - 8:00 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
15h 20m1 stop Zurich
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8:50 pm - 8:20 pmHER  Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-BOS Boston Logan Intl
30h 30m1 stop Zurich
$730SWISS
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 1
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5:20 pm - 8:55 pmEWR  Newark-CHQ Chania Souda
20h 35m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:45 pm - 1:15 pmCHQ  Chania Souda-EWR Newark
46h 30m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen
$747Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14
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10:00 pm - 8:05 pmEWR  Newark-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
15h 05m1 stop Zurich
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12:15 pm - 8:30 pmHER  Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-EWR Newark
15h 15m1 stop Zurich
$752SWISS
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 1
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5:20 pm - 8:55 pmEWR  Newark-CHQ Chania Souda
20h 35m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:45 pm - 1:15 pmCHQ  Chania Souda-EWR Newark
46h 30m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen
$760Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
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4:45 pm - 3:15 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
15h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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11:15 am - 2:45 pmHER  Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-BOS Boston Logan Intl
34h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$768Condor
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 10
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4:45 pm - 7:00 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
19h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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11:15 am - 2:45 pmHER  Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-BOS Boston Logan Intl
34h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$768Condor
Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 23
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4:05 pm - 3:00 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
15h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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3:50 pm - 1:45 pmHER  Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-BOS Boston Logan Intl
28h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$837Lufthansa
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
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8:30 pm - 5:10 pmEWR  Newark-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
13h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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7:20 pm - 3:45 pmHER  Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-EWR Newark
27h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$838Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Crete

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

How many airports are there in Crete?

There are 3 airports in Crete. The busiest airport is Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), with 72% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Crete?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Crete takes 18h 34m, covering a distance of 5921 miles. The shortest route is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Chania (CHQ) with an average flight time of 11h 15m.

What are the most popular destinations in Crete?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Heraklion (59% of total searches to Crete). The next most popular destinations are Chania (39%) and Sitia (1%).

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Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$252
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Heraklion

FAQs - booking Crete flights

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States 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 the United States to Crete.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Crete flight deals.
  • There are two international airports in Crete, Greece: Heraklion International Airport or Kazantzakis Airport (HER), located in the northeastern part of the island, and Chania International Airport or Daskalogiannis (CHQ), in the northwestern part of the island. You can also fly to the smaller Sitia (JSH) airport as well. That can be found on the far eastern edge of the island.
  • Heraklion International Airport is the main hub for flights to and from Crete. Booking a flight here will be less expensive than Chania International Airport or Sitia Airport.
  • Consider flying to Heraklion International Airport first. From here you can rent a car and drive across the island. You can also use Heraklion as a hub to book flights to the other main airport on the island, Chania International Airport, or the smaller Sitia Airport.
  • Flying to Sitia Airport is best for visitors who want to experience the eastern region of the island. However, flights here can be more expensive and less frequent from the United States. Consider booking nonstop flights from the mainland of Greece or Egypt. Here, flights are closer, making them less expensive to get to the island.
  • Flights from the West Coast, like the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), are more expensive than flights from an East Coast city like New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Meanwhile, flights from the Midwest, such as Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), are the most expensive of the three. Consider booking a flight to an Eastern city first, then flying to Crete.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Crete