International route
Cheap flights from New York to Tel Aviv
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). 5,665 miles, 10h 45m nonstop.
JFK to TLV at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,665 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10h 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
- 7h aheadTel Aviv vs New York
New York to Tel Aviv
Round trips from $435
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 New York to Tel Aviv
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 18 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 DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC · 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
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via 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
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, 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 CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
- Denver (DEN)UA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only American and El Al fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through ATL or MSP 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 $435; September 2026 is the most expensive at $567 and up, a difference of $132 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 7 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 7 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 New York to Tel AvivNew York to Tel Aviv: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Tel Aviv?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) takes about 10h 45m gate to gate, covering 5,665 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to TLV?
American Airlines and El Al operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL, MSP and DTW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Tel Aviv?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV), starting at $435 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York 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 New York and Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is 7 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York 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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