$39 Cheap flights to Crete

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Cheap flights to Crete from $39 One Way, $58 Round Trip

$58 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.

Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21

ATH

Athens

HER

Heraklion

$58

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

ATH

Athens

HER

Heraklion

$69

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 17

ATH

Athens

CHQ

Chania

$79

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24

ATH

Athens

JSH

Sitia

$92

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12

ORD

Chicago

HER

Heraklion

$487

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 12

JFK

New York

HER

Heraklion

$493

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 8

EWR

New York

HER

Heraklion

$516

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
ATH	Heraklion	October 18 to October 20	$135
ATH	Chania	October 18 to October 19	$181
LGW	Heraklion	October 17 to October 20	$247
FCO	Heraklion	October 18 to October 21	$283
FCO	Heraklion	October 18 to October 21	$283
LGW	Chania	October 19 to October 23	$292
MUC	Heraklion	October 17 to November 5	$361
FRA	Chania	October 19 to October 27	$412
FRA	Heraklion	October 17 to October 23	$492
DUS	Heraklion	October 17 to October 26	$498
CGN	Heraklion	October 17 to October 26	$751

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Crete Accommodation Deals

Falasarna Bay

Falasarna, Kissamos, Crete Island

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

9.4/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)

"Beautiful view, easy check in and helpful staff. Sparkling clean room right by the beach. Spiral staircases can be a bit of a challenge if you have a lot of heavy bags, but a lovely place to stay in falassarna"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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Christina Beach Hotel

Kasteli, Kissamos, Crete Island

$108 total

per night

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

9/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)

Amazing place

"Amazing place, we as family loved it! Quiet & lovely hotel. Close enough to few restaurants on the beach with different cuisines! Middle of the village has good restaurants & lovely bakery. Amazing place close enough to go to Ballos. The port is just 5 minutes away."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only

Analipsi, Chersonissos, Iraklion, Hersonissos, Crete Island

$137 total

per night

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)

"Awesome. Beautiful. Quiet, Clean and great service."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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Athinaikon

89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street, Heraklion, Crete Island

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$82 total

per night

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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! (37 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

$127 total

per night

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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! (340 reviews)

"Everything was great, spacious room, the view is incredible..just the bathrooms need work, the shower wasn’t working properly and no hot water the second night."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

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 ...

"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 ...

9.8/10 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

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! (29 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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Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

75 Dimokratias Ave, Heraklion, Crete Island

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$149 total

per night

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (985 reviews)

"Wonderful hotel and staff, lovely pool, great food."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Village Heights Resort

Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete Island

Fully refundable

$120 total

per night

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)

"Great place, no issues."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Mitsis Rinela

Palea EO Irakliou Agiou Nikolaou,, Heraclio, Hersonissos, Crete

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$290 total

per night

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (566 reviews)

"Room was beautiful, clean and well stocked with drinks. Staff were friendly and attentive. Lovely resort."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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Aquila Atlantis Hotel

2 Ygias Street, Heraklion, Crete Island

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$193 total

per night

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Stay at this 5-star 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! (1,000 reviews)

"The breakfast was one of the best across all the hotels I have been in around the world."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

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

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$273 total

per night

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (876 reviews)

"We liked most things but since we stayed there before, two years ago, the hotel has introduced Adult deluxe rooms and areas and facilities that were not available to all which we did not know about beforehand and, indeed, we did not really approve of."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Renieris Hotel

Lofos Psathi 1 Kato Stalos, Agia Marina, Chania, Crete

$84 total

per night

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (818 reviews)

"Owner extremely helpful, resourceful & generous. Room & facilties very clean. Very nutritious and good quality breakfast included in the price. Surprisingly good quality lunch and dinner at very reasonable price. A very good family run small hotel for a relax vacation."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Kiani Beach Resort Family

Kiani Akti, Chania, Crete Island

Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (700 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pools, waterslide, kids club, playground

Travelers say...

"Amazing, very family friendly resort, sparkling clean, very friendly staff, amazing food, mini club, animation team-all was great. Rooms of a great size, special thanks to our cleaner. We’ve stayed with own pool and it was of a great size, very private, we could relax by the pool while our baby slept ..."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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Mitsis Selection Laguna

Anissaras, Hersonissos, M

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$216 total

per night

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Stay at this 5-star 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! (765 reviews)

"We were there towards the end of September. Still plenty of people and busy enough. Staff are awesome and helpful. Food was plenty and got too much by day 4. Property could do with some renovations and maintenance!"

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

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Crete

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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 $58 and $751. But it was passengers starting their trip from Athens (ATH) 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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Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

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

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.