Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LAX to HER flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and HER:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is R 5,619. A return ticket is currently R 12,274. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to HER if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LAX to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LAX reach their destination without delay.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HER if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to HER sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
