What percentage of San Francisco to Tel Aviv flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, only 1% of flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv were direct. This indicates that the vast majority of travelers on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey between these two cities.

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

The direct flight time from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is typically around 13 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 11922 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 21 hours and 3 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available, compared to the longer journey times associated with connecting flights.

How often do cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv come up?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of favorable prices makes it a route where patience and monitoring can often lead to savings.

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San Francisco to Tel Aviv: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv typically range from $1379–$2636, with a median price of $1927. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, the cheapest time to fly is often August, with a median fare of $788. Other cost-effective months include December, where the median fare is $1066, and January, with a median of $1091.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Tel Aviv takes about 53h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 11,922 kilometers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 1% of recent fares being direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Regular price: $904 - $1,748

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $904 and $1748. The current lowest deal is $850 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 31.

now $850

Low $904

High $1,748

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to TLV is August, with a median price of $788. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2666. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $788

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,666

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

El Al Israel Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,112

$1,044

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Air France

$1,108

$1,052

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,387

$1,069

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,184

$1,080

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Lufthansa

$1,021

$897

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

TAP Portugal

$1,016

$854

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$1,150 → $934

19%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$1,121 → $906

19%

9 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 12

$1,122 → $934

17%

10 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 31

$1,016 → $850

16%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

San Francisco - Tel Aviv route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to TLV are below the typical level, with deals around $850.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $788

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $788.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 53h 40m

Flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv typically take 53h 40m, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1% of recent flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights

El Al Israel Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to TLV are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a key departure point for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$888

Tel Aviv main airports to arrive at

Ben Gurion (TLV)

Cheapest

Ben Gurion Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

📍 ~13 km from Tel Aviv city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~$852

Airports nearby Tel Aviv used as alternative

Queen Alia International (AMM)

Queen Alia International is a useful alternative due to its proximity and extensive global network.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car, but requires land border crossing).

💸 Flights from ~$1,047

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Oct 27

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$7,104

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$6,987

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Tel Aviv, Israel

89% AI deal score

$6,961

$5,113

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Dec 31

Tel Aviv, Israel

89% AI deal score

$7,165

$5,198

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Feb 10

Tel Aviv, Israel

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$6,877

$5,238

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$6,618

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$6,787

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tel Aviv

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for San Francisco to Tel Aviv flights is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing 90 days, prices averaged around $1745 for tickets bought within this window. In contrast, tickets purchased 0-6 days before departure saw average prices of $3161, indicating a significant increase for last-minute bookings. Prices for flights booked 14-27 days out were approximately $1781, showing that earlier booking tends to yield better value.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is considered to be $1379 or less. The median price for this route was $1927, meaning half of all observed prices were above this amount. Prices historically ranged up to $2636 for the higher end of the market. Therefore, finding a fare at or below $1379 indicates a particularly favorable deal.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, with a median price of $788. December and January also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $1066 and $1091 respectively. For comparison, the annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1927. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months to potentially find better deals.

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San Francisco to Tel Aviv: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

A typical journey from San Francisco to Tel Aviv takes about 53h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 11,922 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Regular price: $904 - $1,748

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $904 and $1748. The current lowest deal is $850 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 31.

now $850

Low $904

High $1,748

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to TLV is August, with a median price of $788. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2666. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $788

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,666

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

El Al Israel Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,112

$1,044

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Air France

$1,108

$1,052

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,387

$1,069

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,184

$1,080

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Lufthansa

$1,021

$897

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

TAP Portugal

$1,016

$854

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$1,150 → $934

19%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$1,121 → $906

19%

9 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 12

$1,122 → $934

17%

10 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 31

$1,016 → $850

16%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

San Francisco - Tel Aviv route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to TLV are below the typical level, with deals around $850.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $788

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $788.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 53h 40m

Flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv typically take 53h 40m, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1% of recent flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights

El Al Israel Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to TLV are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a key departure point for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$888

Tel Aviv main airports to arrive at

Ben Gurion (TLV)

Cheapest

Ben Gurion Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

📍 ~13 km from Tel Aviv city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~$852

Airports nearby Tel Aviv used as alternative

Queen Alia International (AMM)

Queen Alia International is a useful alternative due to its proximity and extensive global network.

Tel Aviv, Israel

89% AI deal score

$6,618

$5,260

Save $1,358

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tel Aviv

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

San Francisco to Tel Aviv: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

San Francisco - Tel Aviv route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $788

Flights typically take 53h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Tel Aviv main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tel Aviv used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tel Aviv

Best Elite deals to Tel Aviv

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Dec 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tel Aviv

When should I buy San Francisco to Tel Aviv tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Tel Aviv flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

What percentage of San Francisco to Tel Aviv flights are direct?

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

How often do cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv come up?

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More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Tel Aviv from other cities

San Francisco to Tel Aviv: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

San Francisco - Tel Aviv route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $788

Flights typically take 53h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Tel Aviv main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tel Aviv used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tel Aviv

Best Elite deals to Tel Aviv

Oct 27

Oct 27

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tel Aviv

When should I buy San Francisco to Tel Aviv tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Tel Aviv flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?