Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
A direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes on average 15 hours 5 minutes. The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which makes it 9 hours behind Tel Aviv.
Choose from 7 weekly flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. The 00:05 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take between TLV and SFO. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:05 if early starts aren't your thing.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Jetting into San Francisco (and discovering more of United States!) is straightforward with United Airlines. This popular airline runs direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Before getting your cheap ticket from TLV to SFO, check if you need a visa to enter United States. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated frequently. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is $355. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $724. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 8 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TLV to SFO.
The cheapest month for tickets from Ben Gurion International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Traveling from central Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion International Airport takes about 43 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometers in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometers from central San Francisco. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 47 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Lock in your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about San Francisco
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There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are major attractions which should be on every San Francisco itinerary.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
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