Statistics on Atlanta-Heraklion flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Heraklion (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Heraklion from Atlanta airport is $ 986 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 796 (in october) and $ 1240 (in july), which is a saving of $ 191 or a surplus of $ 254 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $688 to $741 and it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Heraklion before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Heraklion plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2642 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Heraklion from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 796, saving $ 191 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 986). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1240).
Flight Atlanta-Heraklion: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 786 | $ 966 | fair price |
| February | $ 714 | $ 849 | good price |
| March | $ 667 | $ 816 | good price |
| April | $ 781 | $ 923 | fair price |
| May | $ 848 | $ 991 | fair price |
| June | $ 956 | $ 1216 | high price |
| July | $ 1022 | $ 1240 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 867 | $ 1015 | fair price |
| September | $ 733 | $ 889 | good price |
| October | $ 696 | $ 796 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 792 | $ 957 | fair price |
| December | $ 921 | $ 1173 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Heraklion
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Heraklion range from $529 to $1482. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $529 to $582), 2% at the maximum price (from $1429 to $1482). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $688 to $741 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Heraklion flight
There are 7 companies that serve Atlanta from Heraklion airport: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, jetBlue, United, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and SAS.
Data analysis:
Of the 2642 flights analyzed in previous years, Frontier Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Atlanta->Heraklion route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Heraklion flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $47. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $52.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Heraklion to Atlanta departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $75. Conversely, departing from Heraklion on a saturday may cost you an additional $115.
Top prices Atlanta-Heraklion
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Heraklion | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1697 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Heraklion | 02-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 1658 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Atlanta → Chania | 19-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 1746 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Chania | 21-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 1808 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Heraklion | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 1255 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Athens | 07-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 528 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Athens | 09-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 528 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Athens | 17-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 468 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Athens | 23-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 529 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Chania | 17-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 911 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Heraklion to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Heraklion flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Heraklion, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 887 $, which is a saving of 99 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (220 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Heraklion flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 666 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 820 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 888 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 935) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1030 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1154 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1179) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 954 $) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 835 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 839) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748), 2 to 3 months ($ 719) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 868 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Heraklion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $47. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $48 more.
Atlanta to Heraklion: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1697 $1697 to $1697 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1773 $1658 to $1931 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1255 $1255 to $1255 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Heraklion.