International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). 7,408 miles, 14h 20m nonstop.
SFO to TLV at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,408 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- LY1 airlineEl Al
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 10h aheadTel Aviv vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Tel Aviv
Round trips from $581
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
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 San Francisco to Tel Aviv
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 26 more with one stop.
- LYEl AlNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $80
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, 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
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL, BOM · first checked bag included
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, ANC, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD, MIA, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · 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
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via MXP · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT · 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 CPH, ARN · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · 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)AADLB6AS4 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)VBY42 airlines
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco 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 El Al flies 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 $581; September 2026 is the most expensive at $814 and up, a difference of $233 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday 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 10 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 10 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 San Francisco to Tel AvivSan Francisco to Tel Aviv: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Tel Aviv (TLV) takes about 14h 20m gate to gate, covering 7,408 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to TLV?
El Al operates nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tel Aviv (TLV), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, GDL and HND.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Tel Aviv (TLV), starting at $581 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco 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 San Francisco and Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles 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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