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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Israel

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv2 stops$1,083
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv2 stops$1,083

Book Cheap San Francisco to Israel Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Israel 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Israel

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 1
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:10 pm
SFO
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TLV
21h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 3:58 pm
TLV
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SFO
26h 03m
2 stops
$1,083Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Dec 1
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:10 pm
SFO
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TLV
21h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 3:58 pm
TLV
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SFO
26h 03m
2 stops
$1,083Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 3:10 pm
SFO
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TLV
20h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:33 pm
TLV
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SFO
23h 03m
2 stops
$1,083Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 30
Air France Logo
7:00 am - 2:10 pm
SFO
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TLV
21h 10m
2 stops
Air France Logo
3:55 pm - 12:55 pm
TLV
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SFO
31h 00m
1 stop
$1,084Air France
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Dec 11
Air Canada Logo
8:40 am - 8:20 pm
SFO
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TLV
25h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:55 am - 3:50 pm
TLV
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SFO
37h 55m
1 stop
$1,085Air Canada
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 19
ITA Airways Logo
3:15 pm - 3:10 am
SFO
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TLV
25h 55m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
5:15 am - 1:15 pm
TLV
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SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$1,086ITA Airways
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 29
ITA Airways Logo
3:15 pm - 8:20 pm
SFO
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TLV
19h 05m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
5:15 am - 2:05 pm
TLV
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SFO
17h 50m
1 stop
$1,086ITA Airways
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 3:10 pm
SFO
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TLV
20h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 9:33 pm
TLV
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SFO
26h 18m
2 stops
$1,086Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Dec 2
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 10:15 am
SFO
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TLV
31h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:55 am - 9:30 pm
TLV
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
$1,095Air Canada
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 12
Air France Logo
8:10 pm - 2:45 pm
SFO
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TLV
32h 35m
1 stop
Air France Logo
4:30 pm - 12:50 pm
TLV
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SFO
30h 20m
1 stop
$1,160Air France
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Israel flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Israel flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Israel from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to Tel Aviv, at $1,269 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Tel Aviv (TLV), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,269.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Israel?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Israel depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Israel is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,379 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Israel is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,379.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Israel?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Israel, 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 Israel is February, when tickets cost $1,033 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,456 and $1,402 respectively.

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

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 Israel, 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 Israel, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$636
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

FAQs - booking Israel flights

  • Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Israel?

    It is unlikely to find direct flights operating between San Francisco and Israel as this is a lengthy trip. However, there are several airlines offering one-stop connecting flight services which are suitable for passengers who are in rush. TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Lufthansa, American Airlines and British Airways are some of the major airlines operating along this route, with layovers at MUC, LHR, LIS, YYZ and FRA airports. But if you want to save some cash, you can opt for two-stop option flights, which generally add at least 2h to your overall travel time.

  • Does SFO have nursing suites?

    If you are traveling with an infant through SFO, you will find at least a designated exceptional nursing room located in Terminal 3 of the airport. The nursing lounges are equipped with rockers, baby changing tables and soft lighting.

  • Can I find accommodation near Israel airports?

    Passengers landing late at any of the airports in Israel can find accommodations at the onsite hotels. If you are landing at TLV, you can book your stay at Sadot Hotel, located 3.6 miles from the airport, while those landing at OVD can opt for Marques De La Moral, which is approximately 1.4 miles from the airport. On the hand, at ETH, you can spend the night at Soleil airport. All these hotels offer exceptional services, including shuttle transfers.

  • How early should I arrive at SFO?

    It is recommended for passengers to arrive at SFO at least 3 hours before the departure time. This is to have enough time to check in, get your boarding pass and arrive at your departure gate on time.

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

    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 Israel.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Israel 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 Israel?

    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 from San Francisco to Israel with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from San Francisco to Israel up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Israel

  • There are three international airports that act as your arrival airports in the stunning nation of Israel. Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), Ovda International Airport (OVD), and Eilat International Airport (ETH) are some of them. These airports are all used for international travel. However, we advise traveling to the airport that is the closest to your final destination.
  • If you arrive early and have some free time before your flight, check out one of the many lounges at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). These sofas are built with comfort and relaxation in mind. Passengers can relax away from the terminal's noise as they wait for their aircraft. There are numerous lounges, including the American Airlines Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, Centurion Lounge, Alaska Airlines Lounge, and USO Lounge.
  • You are free to leave your car at the airport's parking lots for the duration of your journey at SFO. They offer you a variety of safe and convenient parking options. Because there is often a wait for parking at the airport, call and make reservations before your departure date.
  • For travelers with limited mobility, the airports in Israel have the best accessibility. The airport offers wheelchairs for use throughout the terminal, and the check-in area and arrivals halls both have accessible toilets. For more information, speak with your airline.
  • Passengers arriving at any of the airports in Israel have a wide range of transportation alternatives. However, think about hiring a car hassle-free if you want to go around Israel. You can rent a car at the airport from Enterprise, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Avis, and Budget.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Israel

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Israel? 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 636 reviews
6.8Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
7.3Comfort
7.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Security interview by El Al staff at NYC was deeply unpleasant. Apart from that everything was good.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
JFK - TLV
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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

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

They set someone on our assigned seats and we ended up finding seats for ourselves to ensure the family sits together.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

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

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

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