$39 Cheap flights to Crete

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Top places to visit in Crete

A coastal town with a marina, boats, and buildings along the waterfront.

Hersonissos

Cheap flights to Crete from $39 One Way, $87 Round Trip

$87 return flights and $39 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.

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

ATH

Athens

HER

Heraklion

$87

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Thu, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 20

ATH

Athens

CHQ

Chania

$103

Roundtrip

found 3 hours ago

Thu, Jun 17 - Thu, Jul 1

FRA

Frankfurt

HER

Heraklion

$196

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sun, May 2 - Thu, May 6

TLV

Tel Aviv

HER

Heraklion

$202

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

FRA

Frankfurt

CHQ

Chania

$219

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 9

ATH

Athens

JSH

Sitia

$243

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 6

EWR

New York

CHQ

Chania

$501

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Wed, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 15

JFK

New York

CHQ

Chania

$689

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 2

EWR

New York

HER

Heraklion

$697

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18

JFK

New York

HER

Heraklion

$697

Roundtrip

found 5 hours ago

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 25

BOS

Boston

HER

Heraklion

$697

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 18

ORD

Chicago

HER

Heraklion

$729

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
LTN	Chania	September 25 to October 2	$131
LGW	Heraklion	September 27 to October 5	$157
ATH	Heraklion	September 25 to September 28	$158
ATH	Chania	September 26 to October 2	$173
CDG	Heraklion	September 26 to October 1	$295
FCO	Heraklion	September 25 to October 2	$303
FCO	Heraklion	September 25 to October 2	$303
FRA	Chania	September 25 to October 1	$305
QDU	Chania	September 27 to October 4	$324
FRA	Heraklion	September 26 to October 10	$399
CDG	Chania	September 26 to September 30	$420
HKG	Chania	September 25 to October 3	$1,977

*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

$71 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

$68 nightly

$80 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 Mávros Mólos and Telónio Beach are located ...

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only

Analipsi, Chersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island

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$203 nightly

$248 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

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Athinaikon

89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street Heraklion Crete Island

$82 nightly

$96 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

$137 nightly

$158 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 Agia ...

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! (92 reviews)

"We stayed here with our three children, and I can honestly say this is one of the best holidays we have ever been on. The accommodation is beautiful, and the setting is simply incredible. So much time, care and effort has clearly gone into ensuring that the guest experience is second to none. Panos ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 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

$97 nightly

$128 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

Village Heights Resort

Hersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$75 nightly

$103 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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! (470 reviews)

"The place is great value for the dollar, the food was good and reasonable and the shuttle back and forth to the town was very convenient."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Sofia Hotel

57 Stadiou Str. Heraklion Crete Island

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$67 nightly

$82 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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! (1,002 reviews)

"The property was in a location that was difficult to reach by public transportation due to the lack of sidewalks. The lobby was nice but the room needed updating and didn’t have any amenities except for mounted shower gel & hair products. The bed was hard and uncomfortable. The staff was efficient ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2026

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Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

75 Dimokratias Ave Heraklion Crete Island

$131 nightly

$166 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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! (1,000 reviews)

"We enjoyed our stay at this hotel but had few occasions with the dinner staff when they were very rude with us. They would not let us sit in the dining area as they had prepared the table for next morning and we didn’t want to sit outside. Even before we started eating or drinking they would come ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 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

$298 nightly

$356 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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! (951 reviews)

"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026

Renieris Hotel

Lofos Psathi 1 Kato Stalos Chania Crete

$74 nightly

$89 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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! (875 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

$235 nightly

$285 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

$225 nightly

$273 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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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Crete

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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 $87 and $1,977. But it was passengers starting their trip from Frankfurt (HHN) who landed the top bargains. One-way flights to Crete fell to just $39.

How to book the cheapest flight to Crete?

Scoring cheap flights to Crete is as simple as booking with Orbitz. But if you'd love to make sure you're getting the best flight deals around, here are some tips your budget will love:

Depending on your departure city, click on the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival form fields). Oftentimes, other departure points offer more competitive fares.
Similarly, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link to view the fares on days either side of your chosen departure. You may be able to find cheaper flight deals if your dates are flexible.
You can also select the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred carrier, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even choose the time of day you'd prefer to fly.
Reserve your airfare as soon as you've sorted your travel dates. While it does happen on occasion, airfares rarely drop in price as your departure date approaches.
Make serious savings on your getaway by bundling your flights, hotels and car rental into an Orbitz package deal. Your travel budget will thank you.
Don't travel during the busy season if possible. By steering clear of summer, school vacations and other popular dates, you can save loads on your airfares.

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?

If your schedule allows, book your flights to Crete in January. This is the best month to reserve low airfares, closely followed by February and August. With a little planning, you're bound to find a cheap flight with Orbitz.

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

To pick up a fantastic flight deal, book on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Usually, these are the cheapest days to purchase airfares to Crete.

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

According to Orbitz data from 2020, you ought to jump on a plane on a Monday to get cheap flights to Crete. Next most affordable day? Tuesday. Saturday will set you back the most. So, consider leaving early in the week if you'd love to book a wallet-friendly fare without paying premium prices.

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.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

Life changes, and your flight should be able to as well. That's why Orbitz makes it a cinch to search for flights with free cancellation and no change fees. Just enter your departure and arrival points and then click on "Filter by flexible change policies." How's that for easy?

What do I need for the flight to Crete?

It's good to be ready for anything when going on a trip. Keep in mind the following pointers for a smooth flight:

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?

There are ways of booking first or business-class airfares to Crete that won't burn through your wallet. Grab a seat at the front of the plane for less with these useful tips:

Be more flexible with your travel dates and hold out for sales on first or business-class airfares.
Low-cost airlines offer business-class seating at affordable prices. Ditch the full-service carriers and check out these cheaper options.
Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you offer a price for a seat up the front. You may also be able to upgrade with points earned through a rewards program.

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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