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Cheapest round-trip
₪3,119
Typical prices: ₪3,266-₪4,991
Condor
Thu 10.09Wed 30.09
SFO - TLV • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
₪3,687
EL AL
Thu 28.01Sat 06.02
SFO - TLV • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
3 days a week
Tue, Thu, Sun
You can fly direct with EL AL. Average duration is 0
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Cheapest • from ₪3,131 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Cheapest • Avg ₪3,134 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 14m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv (SFO-TLV)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Condor Logo
16:30 - 19:55SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
17h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Condor Logo
05:00 - 14:30TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
₪3,119Condor
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 19:55SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
27h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Frankfurt am Main
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:10 - 14:30TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
₪3,119Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
Delta Logo
07:00 - 17:35SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
24h 35m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
Delta Logo
23:55 - 10:54TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 59m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
₪3,131Delta
Sun, 6 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
ITA Airways Logo
15:15 - 03:10SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
25h 55m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
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14:30 - 13:15TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
32h 45m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
₪3,164ITA Airways
Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
ITA Airways Logo
15:15 - 04:10SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
26h 55m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
ITA Airways Logo
14:30 - 13:05TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
32h 35m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
₪3,185ITA Airways
Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
ITA Airways Logo
15:15 - 20:20SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
19h 05m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
ITA Airways Logo
08:30 - 14:05TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
38h 35m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
₪3,185ITA Airways
Tue, 19 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
EL AL Logo
14:00 - 13:40SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
13h 40mnonstop
EL AL Logo
01:05 - 06:00TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
14h 55mnonstop
₪3,687EL AL
Tue, 19 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
EL AL Logo
14:00 - 13:40SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
13h 40mnonstop
EL AL Logo
01:05 - 06:00TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
14h 55mnonstop
₪3,687EL AL
Tue, 15 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec
United Airlines Logo
21:40 - 00:35SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
16h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 19:35TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
₪3,738United Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
United Airlines Logo
21:40 - 00:35SFO  San Francisco-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
16h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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07:00 - 14:50TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
₪3,738United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Tel Aviv flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Tel Aviv from San Francisco usually cost between ₪3,362 and ₪5,006 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₪3,119 on Multiple Airlines (8 Sept-20 Oct).

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv is February, where tickets cost ₪3,104 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪4,375 and ₪4,201 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

₪1,908
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Tel Aviv based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

  • What flights exist from San Francisco Airport to Tel Aviv Airport?

    You can get direct flights to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) from various airlines. United Airlines and El Al are the major airlines that ply this route directly. The flights depart from Terminal I at SFO and arrive at Terminal 3 at TLV. If you're looking for layover options to save some money, many of them take place in New York at Newark Airport (EWR).

  • Is it necessary to have a visa to travel from San Francisco Airport to Tel Aviv Airport?

    It is not necessary to have a visa when going to Tel Aviv from San Francisco. As a U.S. citizen, all you need is a valid passport. It must have six months of validity before you arrive, and you should not stay for more than 90 days.

  • Is there public transportation from Tel Aviv Airport to downtown Tel Aviv?

    Yes, the airport has various transportation options such as buses, trains, and taxis. It takes about 20min to get to downtown Tel Aviv by public means. Israel’s train service connects the airport to different parts of the country. There are car rental services at Tel Aviv Airport you can also opt for.

  • What services are available for pets?

    When traveling with your animal, San Francisco Airport has you covered. The airport has animal relief areas in various spots. There are grassy areas where your pet can relieve themselves outside and inside the terminals. They are located in and outside security.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv was ₪1,908 for a one-way ticket and ₪3,119 for a round-trip.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Tel Aviv flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Tel Aviv.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, EL AL or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are EL AL and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of ₪7,233 and an overall rating of 7.6, EL AL is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₪4,260 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tel Aviv from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tel Aviv with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tel Aviv from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) has private nap rooms you can rent for hours at a time. You can rest while waiting for your departure or if you arrive late at the airport. The rooms are well equipped and with showers. They are refitted with Wi-Fi and Flight monitors. The rooms are fairly cheap and will give you the comfort you deserve.
  • There is also a luxurious hotel located at the entrance of the SFO airport. Hyatt has over 300 rooms, an event area, and good facilities. It is accessible to passengers from all terminals.
  • Since Israel’s main currency is Israel New Shekel, you need to look out for the exchange bureau to change your dollars. San Francisco Airport offers currency exchange services through Travelex. You can do the currency exchange at International Terminal (pre-security) and Terminal 3 (post-security).
  • San Francisco Airport has you covered in case of any medical emergencies. There is a medical clinic that offers travel and occupational medical services. There are also several nursing rooms for your baby. The nursing rooms are in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • San Francisco Airport offers various parking options if you have your car. You can book a slot in advance to avoid any inconveniences. Check for parking in international Garage A, G, Domestic garage, long-term surface lot, long-term garage, and valet parking. Short-term parking is at the central terminal is an international parking garage. South Airport Blvd is reserved for long-term parking, and San Bruno Ave is for shuttle buses.

Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from San Francisco to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Tuesday

EL AL

EL AL

Thursday

EL AL

EL AL

Sunday

EL AL

EL AL

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Nonstop returns

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl to San Francisco

Tuesday

EL AL

EL AL

Thursday

EL AL

EL AL

Sunday

EL AL

EL AL

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Tel Aviv. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
EL ALOverall score based on 637 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.8Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
7.2Entertainment
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Security interview by El Al staff at NYC was deeply unpleasant. Apart from that everything was good.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Security interview by El Al staff at NYC was deeply unpleasant. Apart from that everything was good.

The entertainment was mostly Israeli movies and tv shows. Food was good though. Flight was incredibly full with very religious Orthodox Jews. Maybe they had a convention.

We got upgrade to premium It’s another way and feeling flying premium then economy…

Underpricer was a nightmare to deal with they would not help us and blamed the airline and the airline said underpricer just lies. So no we were not happy! The crew on the plane was wonderful.

Your crew was amazing! Friendly, and let my husband and I have a meal in back with them, because a boy got sick behind us and they took some time to clean him and our space up. Fantastic job we were both impressed.

The crew were incredible, especially with how unruly many of the travelers were. Loved the pots and hummus and the food in general. The leg room in economy was plentiful, which was a very pleasant surprise!

Check-in was quick and boarded plane on time. Seats were comfortable, large screen entertainment, slept almost entire flight. Staff was pleasant. What is great about ELAL is their safety, and ability to take a large carrey on trolley and no one cares about size or weight. No one is taken out of line because of excess hand luggage like they do on Wiz or RYANAIR.

My suitcase was severely damaged. I didn't realize the degree until after I exited the luggage area. I submitted an online form and was informed it might be a few weeks until someone got back to me. Ridiculous. I have to return to the USA with it?!

I liked it as a half empty flight, I didn't like to wait 5 hours to fly which wasn't my fault.

Best responsive crew ever Miri has been amazing to take care of my special unfortunate needs with efficiency and kindness Her and El Al team are 👍👍👏 And all the young persons in the El Al team were top notch and with everybody Great experience , no hesitation to book a El Al flight and the Dreamliner is really a dream of comfort and modernity

The pilot was late so we didn’t take off til almost 2 hours late.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Oops. Please switch my comments between the two segments. DCA to EWR was fine. EWR to TLV was not.

ITA has these new Airbus A330 Neo that hates economy class passengers. The seats have absolutely no cushion to a point where it hits your spine constantly and reminds you to fork out for premium economy or don’t travel next time. The food was absolutely horrible, ETA mentioned 3 meals for 12 hour flight but it was mostly 1 meal and 2 light snacks. I am vegetarian, so my 2’d food was 1 slice of tomato, 1 cucumber on a dry cold bun. The other 2 meals were disgusting. My young one threw up the entire time. Flight attendants were the cherry on top - plain bad. They would skip servicing drinks to some passengers completely and if you call for an attendant, they will come and stop the button on top without even asking you what you need. I would avoid ITA by all means - there are plenty of options including SAS for same routes with better seats and humane treatment.

Nice flight. Uneventful, very good crew, comfortable seats. Pleasant experience.

ITA cancelled fligh rebooked with Lufthansa. Flight good, but 2hour connection in Frankfurt was HORRIBLE, took 1.9 hours to get through scanner, customs, another security, got to gate after running all the way, so caught it but stressful and terrible start to trip.

In Prem Econ, safe and timely flight, good amount of space, mostly comfortable seats. Little irritants: When lying down, seat kept shifting on me...as a short person w/light weight, my seat often reverted to semi-upright. Footrest was broken. TV screen didn't work, after I asked a few times a FA rebooted it to work again. And food was marginal. I don't expect much from airplane food...surprisingly, ITA didn't even meet expectations.

Flight was canceled. Rebooked on Lufthansa Also Canceled. Had to pay 3000 more per person and fly Alaska to EWR and fly emirates to Athens.

I did not leave to Italy yet. We had technical problems on flight from SF to Maimi and had to land in Denver and wait for another plane to take us to Miami, so I missed my plane to Italy. I am still waiting for the Agency to fix my flight till today the haven’t done anything and I am paying for my Hotel stay. Everyday they are promising to fix my flight, they are not doing so and they are not even looking for another solution

We upgraded to premium economy and it made a difference in a 12 hr flight. I didn’t like that we had to deplane in the tarmac with our carryon luggage. Other than that, it was ok.

Everything was much better than I had expected, since I hadn’t heard of your airline before. I hope to take advantage of your excellent service again.

It is the worst ever airline. All employees I spoke with over the phone were pompous asses.

Terrible. I showed up at airport and they cancelled my ticket. I wanted to go to Rome only and not finishtel Aviv part since they said that part got cancelled hours earlier and they refused. I lost money on hotel and an entire day at the airport driving back and forth. Awful experience

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