Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to San Diego

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to San Diego International Airport SAN

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to San Diego

Currently, there are no direct flights from Tel Aviv to San Diego. However, here on Skyscanner Israel, we’ll find the best deals for you on Tel Aviv San Diego flights via stopovers. Take Air Canada flights via Toronto, British Airways via London, Delta via New York, Lufthansa via Frankfurt, or United via New York or San Francisco. There are many other options; we’ll show you everything.

Terminal Information - Departing

Flights from Tel Aviv to San Diego depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV. The first leg of the flight will most likely depart from Terminal 3. The most cost-effective way to reach נמל התעופה בן גוריון - נתב”ג from Tel Aviv is by train. It runs in 30-minute intervals during most of the day and one hour at night. It’s recommended to arrive at the airport at least 3 three hours before departure to allow enough time for security checks, especially during holidays and school breaks.

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.

Grab something to eat at one of the restaurants and cafes before the long flight, or relax at the Dan Lounges with complimentary food and beverages. If you have a premium credit card, you may get free admission or a discount. Elite members of EL AL can sit back and relax at the King David Lounge. Free unlimited Wifi connection is provided throughout the airport for the whole duration of your stay. Power sockets are spread across the terminal for you to use free of charge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Flights from Tel Aviv to San Diego arrive at San Diego International Airport SAN, located 4.8 km northwest of Downtown San Diego, California. SAN airport has two Terminals; Terminal 1 is used mostly by Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, all the other airlines can be found in Terminal 2. All international flights arrive at Terminal 2.

To reach San Diego International Airport, you can travel with Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and the COASTER at Amtrak's Santa Fe Depot train station downtown by using Metropolitan Transit System Route 992, which operates between 05:00-23:30., every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends and holidays. The COASTER operates 365 days a year, seven days a week, with trips throughout the day to Old Town and North San Diego County. Tickets may be purchased at ticket vending machines on the Santa Fe Depot station platform, online, or via the COASTER Mobile App.

If you need a taxi, follow the signs leading to the Transportation Plazas. A Customer Service Representative will place you with the first available taxi unless you specify a particular company. Several companies offer Ride Share services at San Diego International Airport. If you wish to rent a car, compare prices on Skyscanner Car Rental. Take a look at the offers that we have on Skyscanner Car Rental.

Things you should know

It’s recommended to book your flights from Tel Aviv to San Diego only after your visa application has been approved since this process takes time, sometimes several weeks. The application must be submitted online via the website of the American embassy. A Nonimmigrant Visa is for anyone who wants to enter the United States temporarily for tourism, business, or visiting friends and family. You will need to determine your visa category, complete the DS-160 online application, pay the fee, select the location (Jerusalem or Tel Aviv), and schedule an appointment. You will be called for a personal interview, and if everything is ok, you’ll get a visa valid for up to 10 years. Just remember that you can stay only up to 90 days on each visit.

Several European nationalities are exempted from this procedure. If you have a foreign passport, check if it’s part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Polish and Romanian passports are not part of this program. Upon your arrival in the US, 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 San Diego - סן דייגו

San Diego 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 average temperature is above 20 from April to November, and even the winter is mild with 19 degrees on average.

Consumer prices in San Diego are 10% lower than in Tel Aviv. A three-course dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant is almost 15% cheaper in San Diego, but if you go for fast food, it will be around 50% cheaper than in Tel Aviv. Clothing and shoes are 35%-50% cheaper, so leave some free space in your luggage for your shopping extravaganza. Transportation, however, is more expensive in San Diego; you’ll pay over 50% more for a single ride, and taxis are over 90% more expensive per km compared to Tel Aviv.

Must see attractions and sites in San Diego: Balboa Park, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, Mission Beach, USS Midway Museum, La Jolla Cove, Seaport Village, Point Loma, San Diego Bay, Cabrillo National Monument, Little Italy, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Old Town.

How to find cheap flights to San Diego

Round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to San Diego are usually more expensive than $1,000 (₪3,580). Search “whole month” instead of specifying exact dates and sign up for Price Alerts. Using these features can help you reduce the costs of the flights, and you can find Tel Aviv San Diego flights for around $750 (₪2,680). Prices frequently change, depending on many factors, so if you see a great deal on Tel Aviv San Diego flights - book it! Get here more tips on how to book cheap flights to San Diego Looking to save with last minute flights? Learn how to find last minute deals from Tel Aviv to San Diego on a budget.

This information is correct as of September 2018