Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles International

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Los Angeles International Airport LAX

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles are operated five times per week, Sunday-Thursday, by EL AL. This is a long non-stop flight with a journey time of approximately 15.5 hours. Although EL AL is the only carrier that offers direct Tel Aviv Los Angeles flights, here on Skyscanner, we will find you flights via stopovers with Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, Iberia, and others. The price can be significantly lower compared to direct flights.

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Terminal Information - Departing

All flights from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV Terminal 3 - נתב”ג - נמל התעופה בן גוריון. Free unlimited Wifi connection is available in most areas of the terminal. Power sockets are spread throughout the terminal for you to use free of charge. Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV offers a large variety of Duty-Free stores including clothing and shoes, electronics, books, local & international wines and more. You can buy electronics and gadget that part of the outstanding $200 tax-free sale, and store it until you return to Israel using the פטור ושמור services.

Several restaurants and cafes can be found before and after security. If you have a premium credit card, you can visit one of the two Dan Lounges. Check with your credit provider if you are eligible for free admission or a discount. Elite members of EL AL can sit back and relax at the King David Lounge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Flights from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles arrive at Los Angeles International Airport LAX, one of the largest and busiest airports in the US. LAX airport has nine terminals connected by shuttle buses. EL AL flights, as well as most non-American carriers, are operated from Terminal B (formerly Tom Bradley International Terminal - TBIT). LAX FlyAway bus departs from the airport to Downtown Union Station, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Van Nuys and Westwood. A one-way ticket starts at $8 up to $10, according to your destination. Each paying adult can take two children age 5 and under free of charge. Local buses depart from the LAX City Bus Center near parking lot C, take the free Shuttle-C to get there. Shuttle G will take you to the nearest underground station. Taxis can be found curbside on the Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal. Car rental companies are based near the airport and provide free shuttles to get to that area. Take a look at the offers that we have on Skyscanner Car Rental.

Things you should know

Before booking flights from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles, you need to have a visa stamped in your passport. Israeli passports holders must apply online via the website of the American embassy. You will be called for a personal interview, and if everything is ok, you’ll get a visa valid for up to 10 years. However, you can stay no longer than 90 days on each visit. It’s recommended to book your tickets only after your visa application is approved since this process takes time, sometimes several weeks. Several European nationalities are exempted from this procedure. If you have a foreign passport, you should check if it’s part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Polish and Romanian passports are not part of this program, and its holders must obtain a valid visa.

Tell the immigration officers exactly where are you staying, the purpose of your visit, the duration, and answer any question they may ask you. Have all your documents and vouchers printed and ready; it will make this process smoother and faster.

Useful Information about Los Angeles - לוס אנג’לס

Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Tel Aviv: when it’s 22:00 in Israel, the time on the west coast is 12:00. The currency used is American Dollar - USD - $. The weather is warm and bright most of the year. LA suffers from bad public transportation, so it is recommended to rent a car. You can also use the app Uber; it is much cheaper than commuting by taxis. A three-course meal in a mid-range restaurant is about 10% cheaper compared to Tel Aviv, but if you go to a fast food restaurant, it’s almost half price in comparison to what you pay at home. Clothing and shoes are 25%-50% cheaper, so leave some space in your suitcase for shopping.

Must see attractions and sites in Los Angeles: Los Angeles: Disneyland, TCL Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Park, L.A. Zoo, Hollywood Boulevard, Getty Center, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, Little Tokyo, Venice Beach Boardwalk, Muscle Beach - the iconic outdoor gym, Hollywood Bowl, and many other points of interest.

How to find cheap flights to Los Angeles

p>Round-trip Tel Aviv Los Angeles flights are usually more expensive than $755 (₪2,960). Flexible travelers can easily find cheaper tickets. Search “whole month” instead of specifying exact dates and sign up for Price Alerts. You can find flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Los Angeles International Airport LAX for as low as $550 (less than ₪1,960). Prices frequently change, depending on many factors, so if you see a great deal on Tel Aviv Los Angeles flights - book it!

The best time to book cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles is 20 weeks before you plan to fly; you can save 9% compared to the booking closer to the departure date. The best month to find cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles is February when flights are 21% cheaper compared to the average price, followed by March and November - 15% cheaper.

This information is correct as of April 2018