SFO - TLV

$674 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,118
Typical prices: $1,583-$1,025
Emirates
lun. 10/12vie. 10/16
SFO - TLV • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,298
EL AL
mar. 10/27sáb. 11/7
SFO - TLV • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $1,119 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Tel Aviv. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,188 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 05m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% 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 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Tel Aviv

lun., oct. 12 - vie., oct. 16
Emirates Logo
5:05 pm - 7:40 am
SFO
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TLV
28h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:25 am - 2:00 pm
TLV
-
SFO
37h 35m
1 stop
$1,118Emirates
vie., sep. 11 - lun., oct. 5
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 5:25 am
SFO
-
TLV
50h 40m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 11:41 pm
TLV
-
SFO
33h 46m
2 stops
$1,119Scandinavian Airlines
vie., nov. 20 - dom., nov. 29
Brussels Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 3:10 pm
SFO
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TLV
31h 30m
2 stops
Brussels Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 7:35 pm
TLV
-
SFO
24h 20m
2 stops
$1,120Brussels Airlines
dom., ago. 30 - jue., sep. 17
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 3:55 am
SFO
-
TLV
49h 10m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 11:36 pm
TLV
-
SFO
33h 41m
2 stops
$1,121Scandinavian Airlines
lun., ago. 31 - mar., sep. 29
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 10:55 pm
SFO
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TLV
20h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 7:40 pm
TLV
-
SFO
24h 00m
3 stops
$1,124Scandinavian Airlines
lun., ago. 31 - mié., sep. 23
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 10:55 pm
SFO
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TLV
22h 19m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 12:17 am
TLV
-
SFO
34h 22m
2 stops
$1,125Scandinavian Airlines
sáb., sep. 5 - sáb., dic. 12
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 10:55 pm
SFO
-
TLV
20h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 1:13 am
TLV
-
SFO
35h 33m
2 stops
$1,126Scandinavian Airlines
dom., oct. 25 - dom., nov. 8
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 3:55 am
SFO
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TLV
25h 10m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 11:01 pm
TLV
-
SFO
33h 21m
2 stops
$1,127Scandinavian Airlines
sáb., oct. 17 - dom., oct. 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:55 pm
SFO
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TLV
29h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 3:08 pm
TLV
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SFO
48h 28m
2 stops
$1,128Scandinavian Airlines
dom., ago. 30 - mar., sep. 22
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 3:55 am
SFO
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TLV
49h 10m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 2:40 pm
TLV
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SFO
43h 00m
2 stops
$1,129Scandinavian 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 October.

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 November, where tickets cost $1,008 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,468 and $1,374 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 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$674
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv was $674 for a one-way ticket and $1,119 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?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    Munich 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, Emirates or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,258 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,460 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

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.

Reviews of the 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.
7.7
EL ALOverall score based on 627 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.2Crew
7.3Comfort
6.8Food
7.2Entertainment
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The service, the crew, the cleanliness, and most of all, the comfort and space between seats in the economy class was excellent! The seat spacing was better than all my international flights in recent memory.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
TLV - MIA
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The service, the crew, the cleanliness, and most of all, the comfort and space between seats in the economy class was excellent! The seat spacing was better than all my international flights in recent memory.

I stood in line for two hours חודא to drop off my suitcase. When I arrived just before the gate closed and asked to drink the water I bought a minute before boarding, the flight attendant rushed me to throw away the bottle and get on the plane. She spoke rudely, even though I had been standing in different lines for 3 hours; I felt bad and needed water. The delay was the airline's fault, not my fault. I expected understanding, not rudeness.

Extremely expensive airlines! Very tights leg room although I was upgrading my seats. Flights attendants hit you when they walk by due to very narrow gap. Food was bad. Cold AC, they did not agree to change it. Wi-Fi did not work. Do yourself a favor and avoid ElAl!

The space between my knees and the chair in front of me was the smallest I’ve ever seen. I could not reach the blanket that was on the floor. The entertainment included very many Israeli movies and tv shows. The El Al app did not update to tell me the gate. The most important thing you should know is that El Al is very security conscious. Prepare to go through a security check at the gate. They look through the passport and boarding pass, through your carry on bags, ask questions, etc. Then they give you a sticker and only then can you board. So get to the gate about half an hour before you would otherwise.

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.

Flight was super full. I had to check in my carry on bag. They didn’t give me a seat until the very last minute - during boarding.

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

Clearly an inexperienced cabin crew. Boarding took much longer than usual. Food took much longer to be distributed than usual.

Poor service! If I can I will never fly with them again.

Great quality food. clean cabin and bathrooms. Fast boarding and overall comfortable flight for the duration and times.

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

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

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!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

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

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

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.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

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.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

I had a sprained ankle and had to go down the stairs to the bus and then up the stairs to the plane. Food / dinner served cold

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.

Stews were nice. Plane was very old. Some of the mechanics for travelers outdated. Not enough bathrooms. Hideous food.

It was ok. Overall comfortable but Seat back could not be adjusted and food options were limited.

The price for Premium Economy seats very competitive and ITA beat the big guys in terms of fair. However, seat comfort was below expectations. Movie selection was poor. Food - absolutely horrible!! I felt like a prisoner for 13 hours being fed cold damp rolls and room temp water. NOT what I expected for Premium Economy!!

Our flight was changed to a day we could not travel so we cancelled it. Will never use kayak again

Most importantly, got us there and back safely and on time. Seats in Prem Econ spacious enough and comfortable. But pulldown footrest on both flights inadequate/broken. Crew...mixed: a few were quite pleasant, others seemed disinterested. Food was underwhelming. Yes, I know it's just "airplane food", so dont expect much... but even United is doing better now, and BA more so. Would I fly ITA again...perhaps. Price diff was main selector this time, almost 1K LESS/person than UA. I'm naturally frugal -- For 2K I'll put up with some small inconveniences.

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.

The boarding process was organized and efficient, and the crew was friendly and attentive throughout the flight. Food and drinks were typical economy class, but good. The aircraft was old, and the restroom was not very clean. However, we arrived on time, so overall the experience was good.

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.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

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.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

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

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

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

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

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