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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv from $509

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Cheap flight deals 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 round-trip 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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11:55 pm - 8:55 amSFO-TLV
23h 00m2 stops
11:00 am - 12:51 amTLV-SFO
23h 51m2 stops
$880United Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Thu, May 30
3:15 pm - 3:10 amSFO-TLV
25h 55m1 stop
5:15 am - 1:15 pmTLV-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
$894ITA Airways
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 25
11:30 pm - 4:20 pmSFO-TLV
30h 50m2 stops
11:00 am - 12:53 amTLV-SFO
23h 53m2 stops
$897Lufthansa
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 31
4:25 pm - 4:20 pmSFO-TLV
37h 55m1 stop
11:00 am - 12:04 amTLV-SFO
23h 04m1 stop
$900Lufthansa
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 31
7:20 pm - 3:05 pmSFO-TLV
33h 45m2 stops
6:35 pm - 7:21 pmTLV-SFO
34h 46m2 stops
Mon, May 13 - Thu, May 30
7:20 pm - 3:05 pmSFO-TLV
33h 45m2 stops
4:20 pm - 1:15 pmTLV-SFO
30h 55m1 stop
$915British Airways
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
11:58 pm - 3:05 pmSFO-TLV
29h 07m3 stops
4:20 pm - 1:15 pmTLV-SFO
30h 55m1 stop
$919British Airways
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 13
6:05 pm - 5:35 pmSFO-TLV
37h 30m1 stop
6:35 pm - 8:01 pmTLV-SFO
35h 26m2 stops
$923American Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
5:20 am - 5:35 pmSFO-TLV
26h 15m2 stops
6:35 pm - 4:30 pmTLV-SFO
31h 55m1 stop
$979American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Sep 11
6:00 am - 2:45 pmSFO-TLV
22h 45m2 stops
4:25 pm - 11:45 amTLV-SFO
29h 20m1 stop
$1,122Delta
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 16

Flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Tel Aviv, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Tel Aviv back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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 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 January, where tickets cost $847 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,329 and $1,277 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Vueling ($590) and United Airlines ($712). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on United Airlines ($880) and ITA Airways ($894).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Tel Aviv?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$509
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% 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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv was $509 for a one-way ticket and $880 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Tel Aviv?

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

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

    The Boeing 777 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Tel Aviv, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Tel Aviv from San Francisco?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are Delta and EL AL. With an average price for the route of $1,173 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. EL AL is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,531 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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. Booking your flights between San Francisco and TLV can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Tel Aviv? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
EL ALOverall score based on 745 reviews
8.2crew
7.7boarding
7.1food
7.3comfort
7.1entertainment
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the luggage was delayed to the point i missed my next flight hich was an hour after arrival not good at all

2.0 MediocreOmar, Feb 2024TLV - WAW
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the luggage was delayed to the point i missed my next flight hich was an hour after arrival not good at all

El al is the best choice for flights to Israel.

Delayed as always, very dirty and old airplane. Not very friendly staff. Just a sandwich for a 5 hours very expensive flight.

The crew was great, the seats were comfortable, food was a sandwich , but very tasty and the ElAl new on board through WIFI was good. Thank you EL AL for improving

Amazing airport security, and the time of war. Keeping up the excellent service in adverse time

I paid $1050 for this flight. I paid an additional $99 for a "comfort" seat that was nothing by comfort. The "extra leg room" was fake, made up by making the seat slightly recline at the most upright position. That alone, killed my back! In addition, it was so narrow, fitting a Barbie not an average size human (me). I asked for white wine, when beverage were offered, they had only red which I cannot tolerate, so I had to skip, even though I really needed some wine to relax. Cheap! Again, for the price I paid, I should have had a selection of white wines, even in economy. The food, supposedly by Shai Granot- made me want to avoid Granot's restaurants. The beef meatballs were nice and tender. the rice w hairline noodles were so soggy and soft it was disgusting. The so called bread was half dry when reached my tray. I love eggplant, but the mayo killed it. From the country of Tahini & olive oil you offer mayo w eggplant? As I said, I am likely to avoid Granot's restaurants. The exterteinamnet was full with old boring movies, limited and old TV shows and free intrenet only for texting? Again, for a premium price seat and for addition $99 I should have had a fukll internet access. Likely the last time I travel ELAL.

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 airplane was new and nice. the crew and the food was so so

It’s the last time I would use this airline

The crew, the flight boarding perfect. It was a nn EL AL plane, but it was OK but inside it was a zoo.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

0ur assigned seats were given to other individuals when we boarded the plane. We were given new boarding passes with new seats all the way at the back of the plane. The reason given to us was that there were issues with the seats. We found out that there were no issues, and someone else's were seated on those.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

I missed my connecting flight due to long lines at security and immigration. Need improvements

Food quality is deteriorating each time, last year was very good. I avoid the plane food lately.

Been flying on various airlines, all over the world, for 50+ years. The food on Brussels Air was easily the worst I ever endured.

I felt the overall quality of the plane and food service was less than that of their partner airlines, United. An example was wine was served in paper cups in premium economy class. There was no real silverware, napkins or a welcome kit other than a pillow and blanket.

Boarding time was a bit slow causing the flight to not leave right at 5 pm,but other than that it was fine.

I like the frequent mails we get when there is an update. Please keep it up

I have traveled to probably over a hundred locations worldwide, but had only one mixup of airport in Shanghai. Until Iceland and Stockholm. Reykjavik has 2 airports, Stockholm 4 (!). Please indicate clearly when a departure flight is scheduled from an aiport other than the international aiport. That would greatly reduce stress. Thanks

There was a two hour delay because of incompetence in scheduling fuel truck. Further, upon arrival in Roanoke, hand baggage was sent to baggage claim. We carry hand baggage because it contains valuable or sensitive materials that we do not want going through the baggage system. This is very poor and United needs to perform better.

Pros: "The crew are doing amazing job and making sure we all stay safe."
Cons: "What could have been better is us; the travelers/passengers. We need to follow every protocol and or precess or procedure put in place by our government and the airlines. United Airline is doing great job keeping us safe while we travel."
Pros: "thanks to the paid upgrading we got 2 seats in the front of the cabin (row 5)"
Cons: "there was NO organisation at all during boarding: the people just stood in line, not respecting 1,5m. Also at the airport security waiting lines no attention to social distancing was respected. At arrival the off-boarding was in groups of 8th rows, not really helpfull either. A big disappointment versus the flight we had from BXL to PORTO !"

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Leg room was better than expected. Lavatory’s were easy to access.crew was grea!

Horrible seat allocation. Boarding was slow. Food was average and so was entertainment. The TV terminal didn't work and so had to use remote.

Lost one checked bag.and wasted 30min waiting and filing missing baggage report. Very unsatisfied.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Tel Aviv found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/3Tue
2 stops
44h 19mSFO-TLV
$509
5/6Mon
3 stops
57h 20mSFO-TLV
$514
4/29Mon
2 stops
26h 15mSFO-TLV
$570
5/13Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 46mSFO-TLV
$712
5/17Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
30h 25mSFO-TLV
$718
8/28Wed
1 stopEL AL
28h 00mSFO-TLV
$969
5/16Thu
2 stopsDelta
28h 05mSFO-TLV
$1,044
8/28Wed
2 stopsDelta
28h 20mSFO-TLV
$1,144
6/23Sun
1 stopEL AL
20h 30mSFO-TLV
$4,016
5/9Thu
1 stopLufthansa
22h 30mSFO-TLV
$12,461

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/23Tue
multi-stopITA Airways
36h 15mSFO-TLV
5/3Fri
multi-stopITA Airways
32h 40mTLV-SFO
$881
4/23Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
33h 45mSFO-TLV
4/30Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
30h 55mTLV-SFO
$915
4/21Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
31h 15mSFO-TLV
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 42mTLV-SFO
$986
4/21Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 45mSFO-TLV
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
28h 18mTLV-SFO
$991
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
37h 30mSFO-TLV
5/25Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
37h 34mTLV-SFO
$1,021
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
37h 30mSFO-TLV
5/25Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
30h 55mTLV-SFO
$1,047
4/21Sun
multi-stopDelta
28h 00mSFO-TLV
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
29h 20mTLV-SFO
$1,075
4/21Sun
multi-stopDelta
28h 00mSFO-TLV
4/30Tue
multi-stopDelta
33h 33mTLV-SFO
$1,085
4/20Sat
multi-stopEL AL
25h 00mSFO-TLV
5/11Sat
multi-stopEL AL
18h 55mTLV-SFO
$2,689
4/20Sat
multi-stopEL AL
25h 00mSFO-TLV
4/25Thu
multi-stopEL AL
21h 33mTLV-SFO
$4,199

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San Francisco - Tel Aviv Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Tel Aviv (TLV)Israel

Return flight deals:

Tel Aviv - San Francisco

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$6,080
$2,074

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