International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Tel Aviv
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). 6,167 miles, 11h 45m nonstop.
ORD to TLV at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,167 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AALY2 airlinesAmerican, El Al
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 8h aheadTel Aviv vs Chicago
Chicago to Tel Aviv
Round trips from $538
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Tel Aviv
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 23 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- LYEl AlNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $80
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, ANC, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLB6AS3 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)VBY42 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- Only American and El Al fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or GDL is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $538; September 2026 is the most expensive at $696 and up, a difference of $158 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Tel Aviv is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 8 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Chicago to Tel AvivChicago to Tel Aviv: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Tel Aviv?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Tel Aviv (TLV) takes about 11h 45m gate to gate, covering 6,167 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to TLV?
American Airlines and El Al operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Tel Aviv (TLV), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, GDL and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tel Aviv?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Tel Aviv (TLV), starting at $538 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Tel Aviv flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and TLV on Asia/Jerusalem time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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