Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is 14 hours 5 minutes.
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Choose from seven weekly San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flights. The 19:30 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Tel Aviv (and then seeing more of Israel!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
United Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and TLV:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Currently, ₹ 57,721 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 74,167. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SFO to TLV.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to TLV.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Tel Aviv's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to central Tel Aviv has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tel Aviv in April.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to TLV in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Israel you should also see. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another well-known destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without a visit to Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.
