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

Across the trailing 90 days, only 1% of flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv were direct. The vast majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers has historically been 2. This indicates that direct options are quite rare for 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, covering a distance of 11922 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically average a longer duration of about 21 hours and 3 minutes. This significant difference in median flight times highlights the impact of layovers on the overall travel duration for this route.

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

Historically, cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv come up frequently. This route is classified as having a high availability of deals across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing options with regularity for this destination.

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San Francisco to Tel Aviv: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv typically range from $1379–$2636, with a median fare of $1927. Right now, fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are below the typical level, and about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, August stands out with a median fare of $788. Following closely, December offers a median fare of $1066, and January presents a median of $1091. These months represent the most budget-friendly options for this route.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Tel Aviv takes about 53h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 11922 kilometers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. Only 1% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, indicating that the vast majority of journeys will involve connections. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

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

Regular price: $962 - $1,729

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 typically between $962 and $1729. The current lowest deal is $776 on Kayak for travel from Jul 31-Aug 29.

now $776

Low $962

High $1,729

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

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,109

$776

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,109

$996

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,132

$998

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,132

$998

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Alitalia

$1,075

$945

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Alitalia

$1,075

$947

One-way

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

29 nights

Jul 31 - Aug 29

$1,109 → $776

30%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$1,250 → $987

21%

7 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 22

$1,114 → $862

23%

14 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 8

$1,285 → $1,044

19%

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 from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are below the typical level at $776.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, at $788.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights, typically 53h 40m

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is 53 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 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 are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$749

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.

📍 ~10 km from Tel Aviv city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$750

Airports nearby Tel Aviv used as alternative

Queen Alia International (AMM)

Queen Alia International is a major international hub and the closest alternative to Tel Aviv, despite requiring a land border crossing.

📍 ~115 km from Tel Aviv (reachable by car, but requires a land border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$940

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tel Aviv

88% AI deal score

$7,164

$5,442

Save $1,722

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tel Aviv

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing 90 days, prices for this booking window averaged around $1745. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically sees average prices rise significantly to approximately $3161. Even 7-13 days out, the average price is higher at about $3426, indicating that earlier booking tends to offer better value.

A good deal for a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is considered to be $1379 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has been around $1927, while prices in the 75th percentile reached approximately $2636. Therefore, securing a ticket at or below $1379 represents a notable saving compared to typical fares.

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 show lower median prices, at $1066 and $1091 respectively, across the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $1927, making these months considerably more affordable for travelers.

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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 substantial distance of 11922 kilometers.

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

Regular price: $962 - $1,729

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 typically between $962 and $1729. The current lowest deal is $776 on Kayak for travel from Jul 31-Aug 29.

now $776

Low $962

High $1,729

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

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,109

$776

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,109

$996

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,132

$998

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

$1,132

$998

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Alitalia

$1,075

$945

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tel Aviv

San Francisco (SFO) - Tel Aviv (TLV)

Alitalia

$1,075

$947

One-way

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

29 nights

Jul 31 - Aug 29

$1,109 → $776

30%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$1,250 → $987

21%

7 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 22

$1,114 → $862

23%

14 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 8

$1,285 → $1,044

19%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv