$452 Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Heraklion (HER)

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Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion (EWR-HER)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $452 for one-way flights and $593 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Heraklion (HER)
Origin airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Destination airport
Nikos Kazantzakis
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines
Roundtrip price
$592
Distance
5108 mi

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $452 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Heraklion flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from EWR to Heraklion Intl. Airport last minute?
Booking your trip from EWR to HER at the last minute could save you dollars if you’re lucky to find a real steal. However, fares usually don’t drop in price closer to the departure date. If you hold out, flights could also be booked solid or the best seats gone (hello, middle seat!). If you don’t want to risk it, book well ahead of when you want to leave. In fact, some of the best deals are available on Expedia up to a year in advance. If your favorite airline hasn’t released its airfares yet, check back regularly as offers are constantly updated on Expedia.
What airports do you fly into for Heraklion from Newark?
There are two — Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Sitia Airport (JSH). Both are excellent options for those journeying from Newark to Heraklion. If you pick Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), you’ll land around 2 mi east of downtown Heraklion. Once you’ve checked in to your comfortable hotel, it’s time to enjoy the city’s leading sights. Palace of Knossos and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are two musts.
Can I change the date of my flight from Newark Airport to HER?
It’s so easy to make changes to your Newark Airport to HER trip yourself. Just go to the Expedia Trips portal and select “change flight.” Search for new flights and choose the one that better fits your plans. You’ll see an estimate of your flight change fee, if applicable. Alternatively, use our Customer Service portal to connect with our Virtual Agent and get answers to all your questions.

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