Tel Aviv to New York (TLV–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TLV–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. arkia and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,665 miles in approximately 11h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IZ arkia | 8 | 332 | 11h03-12h15 | – | – | – |
| AA American Airlines | 4 | – | 12h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Tel Aviv
| Metric | TLV→JFK | AMM→JFK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TLV | – | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 7 |
| Flight time | 11h 3m | 11h 55m |
Travel Essentials
TLV: IDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tel Aviv, it's 11:00 AM in New York.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
TLV–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TLV to JFK
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and arkia. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TLV to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TLV to JFK ranges from 11 hours 3 minutes to 12 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,665 miles (9,117 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via CGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amman (AMM).