There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Crete by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane MSY - HER
18h 49m€423–1,704Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane GPT - HER
18h 33m€409–1,452Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chania International Airport
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane MSY - CHQ
22h 8m€474–1,892Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Sitia Airport
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane MSY - JSH
18h 39m€652–2,402Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane GPT - CHQ
19h 8m€450–1,640
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Crete is to train and fly which costs €400 - €1500 and takes 18h 33m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Crete is to train and fly which takes 18h 33m and costs €400 - €1500.
The distance between New Orleans and Crete is 10121 km.
It takes approximately 18h 49m to get from New Orleans to Crete, including transfers.
Crete is 8h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 9:15 AM in New Orleans and 5:15 PM in Crete.
There are 2945+ hotels available in Crete.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Crete, Greece?
British Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Sitia Airport via New York JFK, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €650–2,400
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Sitia Airport via Newark, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €650–2,400
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Charlotte, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €380–1,400
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Charlotte, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €380–1,400
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Atlanta, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €380–1,400
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Chania International Airport via Atlanta, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €400–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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