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Hersonissos

Cheap flights to Crete from $33 One Way, $74 Round Trip

$74 return flights and $33 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.

Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12

ATH

Athens

CHQ

Chania

$74

Roundtrip

found 13 hours ago

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

ATH

Athens

HER

Heraklion

$75

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sun, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 8

ATH

Athens

JSH

Sitia

$95

Roundtrip

found 3 hours ago

Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24

ATH

Athens

KSJ

Kasos

$158

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 8

EWR

New York

CHQ

Chania

$697

Roundtrip

found 22 hours ago

Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31

EWR

New York

HER

Heraklion

$712

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 31

JFK

New York

CHQ

Chania

$729

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

JFK

New York

HER

Heraklion

$729

Roundtrip

found 18 hours ago

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 25

JFK

New York

CHQ

Chania

$755

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
ATH	Chania	May 10 to May 16	$106
ATH	Heraklion	May 9 to May 14	$114
LGW	Heraklion	May 9 to May 12	$162
LGW	Chania	May 9 to May 16	$230
CDG	Heraklion	May 9 to May 11	$327
MUC	Chania	May 9 to May 21	$347
DUS	Heraklion	May 9 to May 16	$416
FRA	Chania	May 9 to May 13	$437
CGN	Heraklion	May 9 to May 16	$479
DUS	Chania	May 9 to May 16	$508

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Crete Accommodation Deals

Falasarna Bay

Falasarna Kissamos Crete Island

$62 nightly

$72 total

May 17 - May 18

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! (174 reviews)

We really enjoyed our stay at Falasarna Bay. The rooms looked as advertised, very comfortable, and practical for beach goers. The hotel itself is only a 1-2 minute walk to Small/Baby beach and not too far from Big Beach. Our rooms had balcony's with an amazing view of the beach, which we spent quite ...

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Christina Beach Hotel

Kasteli Kissamos Crete Island

$69 nightly

$81 total

May 15 - May 16

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)

The building itself is nice. I booked a room with a private jaccuzzi on the patio because my wife has muscle issues and we were walking alot. When we checked in the jacuzzi water temp was about 32c. I turned it up to 38c where ours is at home. We went out for an hour or so and looked forward to a ...

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only

Analipsi, Chersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island

$150 nightly

$188 total

May 13 - May 14

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water ...

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Athinaikon

89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street Heraklion Crete Island

$92 nightly

$107 total

May 20 - May 21

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 Heraklion Archaeological ...

7.6/10 Good! (40 reviews)

Clean room, AC worked well and bed was comfy. Close to the port for catching ferry early and walkable to old town. We didn’t have the breakfast as we left too early, but it was available for 10 euro per person

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023

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

$144 nightly

$166 total

May 19 - May 20

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! (350 reviews)

Good

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Alena Apartments

Koronaiou 13 Chania Crete

$102 nightly

$118 total

May 8 - May 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

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! (86 reviews)

We had a fantastic stay at Artemis Village in Stavros. Our daughter absolutely loved the swimming pool and spent time there every day. The rooms were modern, spotless, and perfect for a small family – we felt very comfortable and secure throughout our stay. A special mention goes to Panos, who was ...

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

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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 ...

10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)

Lovely house with a private swimming pool in a great location, conveniently located near Chania. However, a car is necessary to reach the beach.

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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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

$86 nightly

$115 total

May 9 - May 10

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

The room was comfortable and the breakfast was good. The location was great for shopping and the must see, the museum. Parking is a problem, very limited and narrow streets.

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Peninsula Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Agia Pelagia Malevizi Crete

$174 nightly

$210 total

May 20 - May 21

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Malevizi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (445 reviews)

Excellent

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Hyperion City Hotel

75 El. Venizelou Chania

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$98 nightly

$124 total

May 11 - May 12

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (393 reviews)

Very nice room, clean and close to amenities. Breakfast was lacking a little. Very comfy beds! Dark shower.

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

Analipsi, Analipsi Hersonissos

$478 nightly

$562 total

May 25 - May 26

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (332 reviews)

This resort is stunning. Unfortunately, we were stuck with 3 days of cold, wind and rain while we were there, so didn't even get to fully enjoy it in its entirety. Even still, we had a wonderful time. Our room was beautiful with a pool view and private hot tub on our balcony. The biggest highlight ...

Reviewed on May 7, 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

$269 nightly

$324 total

May 17 - May 18

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. ...

Renieris Hotel

Lofos Psathi 1 Kato Stalos Chania Crete

$79 nightly

$96 total

May 23 - May 24

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! (839 reviews)

Staff were so kind and amazing. They made your eggs the way you wanted them. Going to miss my fresh cappuccino on the patio

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Kiani Beach Resort Family

Kiani Akti Chania Crete Island

$169 nightly

$210 total

May 19 - May 20

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

$213 nightly

$260 total

May 18 - May 19

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! (783 reviews)

We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. Our whirlpool sea view room was beautiful, comfortable, and had stunning views. The hotel was spotless throughout and everything was maintained to a very high standard. The staff were exceptional so friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, which really ...

Reviewed on May 6, 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 17 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 $74 and $755. But it was passengers starting their trip from Athens (ATH) who landed the top bargains. One-way flights to Crete fell to just $33.

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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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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