$31 Cheap flights to Crete

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Top places to visit in Crete

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a large dome structure, and a waterfront promenade.

Chania

Cheap flights to Crete from $31 One Way, $84 Round Trip

$84 return flights and $31 one-way flights to Crete were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

ATH

Athens

CHQ

Chania

$84

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

ATH

Athens

HER

Heraklion

$86

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Wed, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 12

FCO

Rome

HER

Heraklion

$106

Roundtrip

found 15 hours ago

Fri, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 5

FCO

Rome

CHQ

Chania

$116

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11

ATH

Athens

JSH

Sitia

$130

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22

TLV

Tel Aviv

HER

Heraklion

$183

Roundtrip

found 9 hours ago

Mon, Apr 19 - Sun, May 2

JFK

New York

CHQ

Chania

$688

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

JFK

New York

HER

Heraklion

$697

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

EWR

New York

HER

Heraklion

$719

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Apr 19 - Sun, May 2

EWR

New York

CHQ

Chania

$721

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

JFK

New York

HER

Heraklion

$772

Roundtrip

found 23 hours ago

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14

BOS

Boston

HER

Heraklion

$772

Roundtrip

just found

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
ATH	Heraklion	October 2 to October 13	$106
LGW	Heraklion	October 2 to October 7	$132
ATH	Chania	October 2 to October 13	$153
LGW	Chania	October 4 to October 6	$165
ATH	Sitia	October 4 to October 16	$180
DUS	Chania	October 2 to October 5	$219
CGN	Heraklion	October 2 to October 5	$285
DUS	Heraklion	October 3 to October 10	$294
MUC	Heraklion	October 3 to October 5	$409
FRA	Heraklion	October 2 to October 9	$431
CDG	Heraklion	October 2 to October 6	$434
FRA	Chania	October 4 to October 20	$606

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Crete Accommodation Deals

Falasarna Bay

Falasarna Kissamos Crete Island

$60 nightly

$70 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this guesthouse in Kissamos. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and beach cabanas (surcharge). Popular attractions Balos Beach and Balos Lagoon ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)

"Great location for the beach!"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

Christina Beach Hotel

Kasteli Kissamos Crete Island

$67 nightly

$79 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kissamos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Archaeological Museum of Kissamos and ...

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only

Analipsi, Chersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island

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$130 nightly

$165 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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Athinaikon

89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street Heraklion Crete Island

$77 nightly

$90 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos are ...

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Crete Apartment Hotels

Macaris Suites and SPA

Odyssea Elyti 8 Rethymno Crete Island

$124 nightly

$144 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach guesthouse in Rethymno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)

"We had Room 311 which had an extremely large floor space and balcony. The bathroom hand two slnks and a wet room with 2 multi nozzled showers side by side. There was also a large spa bath. There was an actual hot tub and sauna on the large balcony. Cost £2600 for 10 days, but I think it was worth ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2026

Alena Apartments

Koronaiou 13 Chania Crete

Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Old ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)

"Booked my room months in advance, but when I showed up I was told there had been a mixup and no room was available."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2022

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Artemis Village Apartments & Studios

Stavros Akrotiriou Chania Crete

Book a stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stavros Beach and Archaeological ...

10/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)

"Absolutely amazing place to stay. The staff are super friendly and helpful with suggestions on things to see. All our needs where met and beyond. The rooms and property where spotless clean. The pool area was also amazing surrounded with beautiful greenery. The only regret I had was not staying here ..."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2026

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Villa Petra -Fantastic Sea and Mountain Views, High speed internet in all rooms

Chania/Kalyves Crete

Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Apokoronas. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Port of Souda and Samonas Cave are ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)

"The property was very clean and well presented and the kitchen, well equipped .Each bedroom was supplied with ample towels and toiletries. There were lovely views of sea and mountains. Since we arrived late at night, a welcome basket would have been appreciated. The only item in the fridge was a ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Aquila Atlantis Hotel

2 Ygias Street Heraklion Crete Island

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$165 nightly

$205 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)

"Grateful for stay thanks xxxxcx"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

Village Heights Resort

Hersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island

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$74 nightly

$102 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (474 reviews)

"Lovely setting in the peaceful hills above Hersonissos. Two beautiful pool areas, lots of sun beds for all. Rooms were clean and kitchen area had everything you need to cook meals. Pilates and yoga classes were excellent."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Sofia Hotel

57 Stadiou Str. Heraklion Crete Island

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$65 nightly

$80 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

"Rooms were clean. Has pool to use. Has parking for guests."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

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Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

75 Dimokratias Ave Heraklion Crete Island

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$97 nightly

$128 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)

"Stayed one night and it was perfect!! Staff were helpful and only 15 min walk from the main areas which was great. We didn’t want to stay right in the hustle and bustle where it was loud. Breakfast was also really good. Had everything you wanted. If I go back to Heraklion I’d definitely stay there ..."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Crete

Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive

Hersonissou Hersonissos Crete Island

$224 nightly

$272 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury property in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (953 reviews)

"Fantastic 5 night day, we were upgraded to a suite in the adults exclusive area on arrival. The view from our room was stunning. The staff could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much of an ask. The à la carte restaurants served fresh food to a high standard. We shall be back!"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

Renieris Hotel

Lofos Psathi 1 Kato Stalos Chania Crete

$67 nightly

$82 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (877 reviews)

"Great and peaceful location! The view of the sea was amazing, and had very easy access to get to. The breakfast was plentiful, and the pool was very relaxing. It's a nice small hotel with very friendly and helpful staff, very clean, and wonderful parking. We enjoyed staying here and it's very easy ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

Kiani Beach Resort Family

Kiani Akti Chania Crete Island

$158 nightly

$197 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

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Mitsis Selection Laguna

Anissaras Hersonissos M

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$176 nightly

$217 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (806 reviews)

"Property was fine for three days stay. Unfortunately, it was very busy and it was difficult booking restaurants and finding sun-beds. The resort was a little rundown but the staff was really nice."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Crete?

Look up the deals from the 24 airlines that fly to Crete. Whether you want to live large in first class or save money in economy, there'll be a seat for you. Head for Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) with one of these trusted carriers:

Condor - 87 flights to Crete per month
TUI fly Deutschland - 81 flights to Crete per month
Aegean Airlines - 80 flights to Crete per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Crete?

There's one major entry point for this area — Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). Book your flights to this popular gateway and explore all that Crete has to offer.

How much is a flight to Crete?

Loads of fabulous deals were there for the taking this week, with round-trip flights to Crete ranging between $84 and $772. But it was passengers starting their trip from Rome (FCO) who landed the top bargains. One-way flights to Crete fell to just $31.

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How long is a flight to Crete?

Your flight to Crete could be an hour or two or more, depending on where you're flying from. We've drawn up a list of three of the most popular domestic routes and flight times to give you some idea of what to expect:

Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 50 minutes
Thessaloniki (SKG-Macedonia) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 1 hour and 12 minutes
Rhodes (RHO-Diagoras) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 1 hour and 4 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Crete?

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What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Crete?

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What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Crete?

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Crete?

We won't keep you guessing — based on Orbitz data, August is generally the most affordable month to fly. Perfect for those who want to sneak in a weekend getaway or just a break from it all before the weather changes. The least affordable time to fly is the height of summer, with airfares at their highest in June.

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You'll need proof of identification such as your passport. To avoid delays while checking in, make sure you book your flight tickets under the same name as your government-issued ID. It's good to have digital copies of important documents too, just in case!
Bring some extra entertainment for your long trip to Crete. If you've had enough of watching that series on your phone, give your eyes a break from all that screen time and listen to some music instead.
Cabin temperatures are often chilly enough to give you goose bumps. Pack a hoodie even if you're traveling during the summertime.

How many direct flights are there to Crete?

Your thrilling adventure is one easy plane journey away, with 229 direct flights to Crete each month. Search for your fare with Orbitz and pick up a terrific deal with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express or Condor. Other respected airlines that provide nonstop services include Eurowings, Corendon Airlines Europe and easyJet.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Crete?

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Travel tips for Crete

Acropolis is just one must-see during your trip to Crete. Reserve a car rental and enjoy the freedom of discovering this well-known attraction — and loads of others — at your own pace.
If you enjoy the action and excitement of major cities, kick off your adventure in Heraklion. This fascinating destination is the first port of call for many travelers to the area.

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