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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.5% of flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv were direct. This indicates that the vast majority of routes typically involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey on this route.

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

The typical direct flight time from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is approximately 13 hours and 40 minutes. This is based on a direct distance of 11,922 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 19 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

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

Historically, cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are classified as a regular occurrence. This suggests that favorable prices for this route appear with consistent frequency. Travelers can typically expect to find good deals periodically across a 30-day window, making it a route where patience can be rewarded.

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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-16
SFO - Tel Aviv
86% AI deal score
$1,097
$836
Round trip
2026-11-03 – 2026-11-17
SFO - Tel Aviv
82% AI deal score
$1,055
$882
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SFO - Tel Aviv
87% AI deal score
$1,086
$882
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SFO - Tel Aviv
88% AI deal score
$1,122
$882
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SFO - Tel Aviv
87% AI deal score
$1,062
$882
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2026-11-02 – 2026-11-17
SFO - Tel Aviv
78% AI deal score
$1,064
$916
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-22
SFO - Tel Aviv
76% AI deal score
$1,027
$929
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SFO - Tel Aviv
76% AI deal score
$1,070
$951
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SFO - Tel Aviv
76% AI deal score
$1,054
$964
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SFO - Tel Aviv
81% AI deal score
$1,192
$967
Round trip

San Francisco to Tel Aviv: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

For flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, fares are typically $1380–$1994, with a median of $1748. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv can be challenging.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Tel Aviv takes about 22h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 11922 km. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, the overall travel time reflects the need for connections on this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, March stands out with a median fare of $509. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $913, and April presents a median of $923. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

For travelers flying from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting that opportunities for better prices can arise regularly.

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

Regular price: $966 - $1,863

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is between $966 and $1863. The current lowest deal is $885 with Alitalia, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 17.

now $885

Low $966

High $1,863

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is March, with a median price of $509. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1866. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $509

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,866

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Lufthansa

$1,094

$1,283

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

El Al Israel Airlines

$1,136

$1,308

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

El Al Israel Airlines

$1,112

$1,308

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Air France

$1,408

$1,514

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Alitalia

$1,112

$1,032

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Alitalia

$1,089

$1,032

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$1,122 → $885

21%

4 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 12

$1,192 → $970

19%

7 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 5

$1,190 → $1,034

13%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,156 → $1,027

11%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

San Francisco - Tel Aviv route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Tel Aviv are above the typical level at $1748.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, at $509.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 22h 10m

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv typically take 22h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals for San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

🏆 Airline highlight

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv appear regularly.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

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

💸 Flights from ~$851

Tel Aviv main airports to arrive at

Ben Gurion (TLV)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from Tel Aviv city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$889

Airports nearby Tel Aviv used as alternative

Queen Alia International (AMM)

Queen Alia International is a major international hub with an extensive global network, offering routes not directly served from Tel Aviv.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (requires land border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$958

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tel Aviv

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From SFO

Elite

Nov 27

Tel Aviv, Israel

88% AI deal score

$2,664

$2,217

Save $447

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 16

Tel Aviv, Israel

87% AI deal score

$2,670

$2,310

Save $360

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 17

Tel Aviv, Israel

85% AI deal score

$5,894

$4,827

Save $1,067

From SFO

Elite

Mar 21

Tel Aviv, Israel

84% AI deal score

$6,211

$5,161

Save $1,050

From SFO

Elite

Dec 29

Tel Aviv, Israel

84% AI deal score

$22,580

$18,613

Save $3,967

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 06

Tel Aviv, Israel

82% AI deal score

$2,704

$2,422

Save $282

Alitalia

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Feb 07

Tel Aviv, Israel

81% AI deal score

$20,039

$18,659

Save $1,380

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 30

Tel Aviv, Israel

81% AI deal score

$2,651

$2,390

Save $261

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 26

Tel Aviv, Israel

81% AI deal score

$2,651

$2,420

Save $231

Alitalia

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 26

Tel Aviv, Israel

81% AI deal score

$2,651

$2,420

Save $231

Alitalia

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Mar 07

Tel Aviv, Israel

79% AI deal score

$19,401

$18,679

Save $722

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 01

Tel Aviv, Israel

78% AI deal score

$6,259

$5,420

Save $839

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tel Aviv

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $1048. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, saw average prices rise to $1795. Conversely, purchasing tickets 0-6 days before departure also resulted in higher average prices, at approximately $1157, across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is considered to be $1380 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed. The median price for this route was $1748, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1994. Therefore, securing a ticket at or below $1380 indicates a favorable price.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, with a median price of $509. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $913. April followed with a median price of $923. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $1748 across the trailing 270 days.

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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

Regular price: $966 - $1,863

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is between $966 and $1863. The current lowest deal is $885 with Alitalia, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 17.

now $885

Low $966

High $1,863

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

March

Cheapest

Flights from $509

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,866

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Lufthansa

$1,094

$1,283

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

El Al Israel Airlines

$1,136

$1,308

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

El Al Israel Airlines

$1,112

$1,308

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Air France

$1,408

$1,514

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Alitalia

$1,112

$1,032

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Alitalia

$1,089

$1,032

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$1,122 → $885

21%

4 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 12

$1,192 → $970

19%

7 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 5

$1,190 → $1,034

13%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,156 → $1,027

11%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

San Francisco - Tel Aviv route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Tel Aviv are above the typical level at $1748.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, at $509.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 22h 10m

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv typically take 22h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals for San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

🏆 Airline highlight

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv appear regularly.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

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

💸 Flights from ~$851

Tel Aviv main airports to arrive at

Ben Gurion (TLV)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from Tel Aviv city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$889

Airports nearby Tel Aviv used as alternative

Queen Alia International (AMM)

Queen Alia International is a major international hub with an extensive global network, offering routes not directly served from Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv, Israel

85% AI deal score

$5,894

$4,827

Save $1,067

From SFO

Tel Aviv, Israel

78% AI deal score

$6,259

$5,420

Save $839

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 above the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights typically take 22h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly 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

Nov 27

Nov 16

Jan 17

Mar 21

Dec 29

Apr 06

Feb 07

Nov 30

Nov 26

Nov 26

Mar 07

Apr 01

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?

Related routes

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 above the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights typically take 22h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

El Al Israel Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly 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

Nov 27

Nov 16

Jan 17

Mar 21

Dec 29

Apr 06

Feb 07

Nov 30

Nov 26

Nov 26

Mar 07

Apr 01

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?