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If you would like to travel between LaGuardia Airport and downtown New York by public transportation, you can either use a bus or the local subway system. The New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority has several buses that travel between the airport and the city center, while subway tickets can be purchased in the Arrivals terminal and used to go anywhere within New York city proper.

If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, make sure to take note of the various pet relief areas that are located at LaGuardia Airport. There are several located next to the airport’s different parking structions, and they provide complimentary plastic bags for travelers to be able to pick up their pet’s waste.

Hoping to do some shopping before your flight takes off from Ben Gurion Airport? The Duty Free Area located in the Departures hall features a variety of boutiques, including the Emporium, known for being a popular clothing store, and Fashion James Richardson, a store that sells many upscale brands including Marc Jacobs.

There are two synagogues that are located in Ben Gurion Airport, one of which is next to the Greeters Hall, and the other next to the Duty-Free Hall. Each of them is open 24 hours a day and can be accessed by all travelers.

Downtown New York and JFK lie about 17.3 miles from each other, and you can travel between the two points using various means. Suppose you’re heading to Manhattan and transiting on a budget. In that case, consider using a subway and you’ll get there in about 1h. Taxis offer quicker options, completing the journey in under 45min.

Both JFK and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), have direct train and subway linkages to the magnificent Statue of Liberty. Nevertheless, EWR is only 7 miles away compared to JFK’s 14.1-mile distance, thus making it the best arrival option.

New York’s major airports lie close to several hotels offering transport to and from the airport. As such, consider sleeping in one of them if you’ll be arriving late from TLV. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown is one such hotel for those arriving via EWR.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) features Mamava Pods that provide much-needed privacy to lactating and breastfeeding moms. You can find them in terminals A, B, C, and D. If you’re using Terminal C, you’ll find them atop the exit stairs, adjacent to gates 28-42.

Among airlines operating Tel Aviv to New York flights:

• EL AL: offers free seat selection
• Arkia: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Tel Aviv and New York. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• EL AL
• United Airlines
• Delta
• Arkia
• HiSky

Flights from Tel Aviv to New York usually depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• EL AL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Arkia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Tel Aviv to New York:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $651 round-trip via Porto (OPO), compared to $1,262 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Tel Aviv to New York most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 11% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Tel Aviv to New York route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,090 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,190: a $100 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tel Aviv to New York route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 17 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Tel Aviv to New York flights, with 62% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, afternoon flights for 12%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tel Aviv to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 11:31 am.

The flight takes about 12h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $1,139. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Tel Aviv to New York takes 12h 01m, covering 5,665 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Tel Aviv to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $585, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

EL AL is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tel Aviv to New York flights are:

• EL AL: 83% on time
• Delta: 82% on time
• Arkia: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 82% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 38m, compared with 14h 46m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 15h 06m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

New York is 7 hours behind Tel Aviv (Eastern Time vs Israel Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to New York range from $899 to $1,461, with an average of $1,139 over the past 12 months. Anything below $899 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Tel Aviv to New York flights:

• • EL AL
• • Delta