Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to New York

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to New York Airports JFK, EWR, and LGA

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to New York

Three airlines operate direct flights from Tel Aviv to New York: Delta Air Lines, EL AL, and United Airlines. Delta’s flights Tel Aviv New York arrive at John F. Kennedy Airport JFK; Delta flights land in Newark EWR and EL AL operates flights to both JFK and Newark NJ. There are countless options for flights from Tel Aviv to New York with stopovers in Europe. Connecting flights may land at New York LaGuardia Airport LGA.

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Terminal Information - Departing

All direct flights from Tel Aviv to New York depart from Ben Gurion Airport TLV terminal 3. You probably know this airport as נתב”ג - נמל התעופה בן גוריון. The Duty-Free area and the gates are equipped with free Wifi for the whole duration of your stay at the airport, and electricity sockets are spread across the terminal for you to use free of charge. Ben Gurion Airport TLV offers a large variety of stores of clothing, electronics, books, candy local and international wines and much more. You can buy electronics and gadget which are part of the outstanding $200 tax-free sale, and store it for no extra fee until you return to Israel.

If you are hungry, you can relax at one of the numerous restaurants and cafes. Travelers with premium credit cards can visit in any of the two Dan Lounges, either for free or for a massive discount. King David lounge is waiting for the Elite members of EL AL.

Terminal Information - Arriving

John F. Kennedy International JFK: Delta Air Lines flights from Tel Aviv to New York JFK Airport arrive and depart from Terminals 2 and 4. EL AL flights are being handled at Terminal 4. JFK is the biggest and busiest airport in New York, so prepare for long waiting times when you arrive. The airport which is located 19 km from the center of Manhattan has six terminals which are connected with AirTrain service to the city subway system. You can buy a Metrocard, deposit money and use it for the rest of your trip. A ride to Manhattan costs $7.75 (Airport connection + Subway fare), and the duration is 50-75 minutes, depends on your destination.

Newark Liberty International EWR: Flights Tel Aviv Newark are being serviced at Terminal B for both EL AL and United Airlines. The airport’s three terminals are connected with AirTrain system. With this service, you can connect to NJ Transit and arrive in Midtown Manhattan within 30 minutes. It costs $12.5 for both the AirTrain and the train services.

LaGuardia Airport LGA: If you have a connecting flight landing at LaGuardia Airport, there are plenty of bus options, depending on the terminal and your final destination.

Things you should know

Book your flights from Tel Aviv to New York only after you have obtained a valid visa to the US. Israeli passport holders must apply online via the American Embassy website. You will be called for a personal interview. The visitors' visa is valid for up to 10 years, but you can stay up to 90 days on each visit. Several European nationalities are exempted from this procedure, so if you have a foreign passport check if it’s part of the Visa Waiver Program. Note that Polish and Romanian passport holders are not part of this program and must obtain a valid visa.

While America has the best sitcoms in the world, the border control officers have no time for jokes. You should tell them exactly where are you staying, the purpose of your visit, the duration, and answer any question they will have. To make this part of your vacation shorter and smoother, have all your documents printed and ready.

Useful Information about New York

Must see attractions: Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, National September 11 Memorial & Museum and many others. The city is vibrant with culture, nightlife, and shopping options.

Museums: MOMA, Metropolitan, Guggenheim, and the New Museum. When you walk from a museum to museum to another attraction, don’t forget to look up at the skyscrapers and absorb the unique atmosphere.

While a meal at McDonald's in New York is about 45% cheaper than in Tel Aviv, a meal in a typical restaurant for two will be 10%-25% more expensive. A cup of coffee will be 25% more costly and a one-way ticket for the local transport system in more than 60% higher compared to Israel. So how come so many Israelis go again and again to the big apple? Shopping of course: you will find your favorite brands for 25%-45% cheaper compared to Israel, and many products and models that are not available in Tel Aviv. Don’t be mad when you see that the price at the cashier is higher than what you see on the signs. In the US the prices are shown before state tax is added. When you fly from Tel Aviv to New York, don’t forget to change the clock: Eastern Time is seven hours behind Israel, so 12:00 in Tel Aviv is 5:00 in New York. Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time in American English) is observed starting the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November.

How to find cheap flights to New York

Round-trip flights Tel Aviv New York are usually more expensive than $683 (₪2,365). But if you are a flexible traveler, you can search “whole month” and find cheaper flights from Tel Aviv, sometimes even for less than $500 round-trip (around ₪1,730). Prices change regularly and quickly, and it depends on many different factors.

The best time to book your cheap flights to New York is 20 weeks before you plan to fly. The cheapest month to find cheap flights from Tel Aviv Airport TLV to New York is February - 21% cheaper than the average. January is not far behind with tickets 19% cheaper. Set up a Price Alert, and we’ll send you an email when the prices change on your desired travel dates for cheap flights to New York from Tel Aviv.

This information is correct as of March 2018