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      Flight deals from San Francisco International to Crete Chania

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Chania Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,522. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Chania.$1,380 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Crete Chania on Tue, 25 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,380, select.
      Chania.$1,484 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Crete Chania on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,484, select.
      Chania.$1,522 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Crete Chania on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,522, select.
      Chania.$1,583 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Crete Chania on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,583, select.
      Chania.$1,641 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with French Bee and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Crete Chania on Sat, 1 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,641, select.
      Chania.$1,721 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Crete Chania on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,721, select.
      Chania.$1,758 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Crete Chania on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,758, select.
      Chania.$1,774 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun, returning Tue, 22 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Crete Chania on Tue, 22 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,774, select.
      Chania.$1,781 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jul, returning Sat, 10 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Crete Chania on Sat, 10 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,781, select.
      Chania.$1,782 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Crete Chania on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,782, select.
      Chania.$1,857 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 7 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Crete Chania on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,857, select.
      Chania.$2,240 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 10 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 30 Jul, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Crete Chania on Tue, 10 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,240, select.
      Chania.$2,471 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Crete Chania on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,471, select.
      Chania.$2,524 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Crete Chania on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,524, select.
      Chania.$2,741 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Crete Chania on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,741, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Crete Chania

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Crete Chania flights are currently cheapest in May.
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      San Francisco International to Crete Chania: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Francisco International to Chania below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Crete Chania.

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      San Francisco to Chania: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight found$1,380
      Cheapest month to flyMay

      Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Crete Chania: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Crete Chania is $1,380. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Crete Chania. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,380.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Crete Chania.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Crete Chania is usually May.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Chania Airport on Tuesday, 18 May 2027.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Crete Chania Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Crete Chania but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chania is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Chania.

      Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know

      • The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of San Francisco.

      • To ensure you get on your SFO to CHQ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and CHQ:

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Frankfurt am Main Airport

        • Copenhagen Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)

      • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is $689. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,380. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

      • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to CHQ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

      • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Chania Airport.

      • Finding cheap flights from SFO to CHQ is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

      • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Chania Airport.

      Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

      • To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.

      • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Chania Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

      Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)

      Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania

      • Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Chania. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

      • It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

      When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)

      • July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Chania Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Chania in March.

      • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you'd like to explore Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

      • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to CHQ in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.

      Explore more of Greece

      • You've seen Chania, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you busy.

      • Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

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