Los Angeles to Tel Aviv (LAX–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LAX–TLV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. El Al leads the route. The flight covers 7,560 miles in approximately 13h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al | 8 | 789 | 13h42-13h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 4:00 AM (next day) in Tel Aviv.
US passport holders enter Israel visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), security screening begins before you reach immigration. Expect questions about your trip purpose, accommodation, and contacts in Israel. Immigration issues a small entry slip instead of a passport stamp, so your passport stays clean for travel to countries that do not admit visitors with Israeli stamps.
The 90-day stay can be extended at the Population and Immigration Authority in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Israel's entry slip system means no physical evidence of your visit appears in your passport. Keep the entry slip until departure, as you need it for hotel check-ins and if asked by authorities. The EAL-1 form (electronic entry authorization) is being phased in for visa-exempt travelers from certain countries, but as of early 2026, US citizens do not need to apply for the EAL-1 before travel.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Tel Aviv run about 10 hours 30 minutes on El Al, Delta, and United. Newark (EWR), Miami, Boston, and Los Angeles also have nonstop service. Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), trading at roughly 3.65 ILS per $1. The Rav-Kav card works on Egged and Dan buses, the Jerusalem Light Rail, and Tel Aviv's Red Line metro (opened 2023). Ben Gurion Airport's Train Station connects to Tel Aviv HaHagana in 20 minutes for ILS 13.50 ($3.70) and to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon in 24 minutes for ILS 22 ($6). Card payments work everywhere. Shabbat (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset) shuts down most public transport and many businesses.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to TLV
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LAX to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to TLV ranges from 13 hours 42 minutes to 13 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,560 miles (12,167 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.