JFK vs. Newark Departures
Compare EL AL and Delta nonstops from JFK against United nonstops out of Newark.
Find better New York to Tel Aviv flight options.
Compare nonstop transatlantic options from JFK and Newark to Ben Gurion alongside 1-stop connections through major European hubs to balance fare, duration, and reliability.
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European Hub Connections
Connecting through Athens, Rome, Zurich, or Frankfurt often unlocks savings of $400+ per passenger.
Shabbat & Holiday Schedules
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Long-Haul Cabin Selection
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Search New York–Tel Aviv beyond the obvious
New York to Tel Aviv is one of the highest-demand nonstop routes in the world. Between EL AL 787 Dreamliners, Delta A330-900neos, and United 787-10s, travelers have multiple premium choices, plus high-value connecting routes through Southern and Western Europe.
Recorded nonstop flights
Nonstop flights between New York and Tel Aviv found in historical flight records. These observations are not a schedule for your travel dates. Search your dates to check availability.
| Airline | Nonstop Route | Observed days | Recorded flights / week | Observed aircraft | Search |
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| EL AL LY | JFK → TLV, EWR → TLV |
MTWTFSS
Recorded: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
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35.9 flights/wk | Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777 | Search flights → |
| United Airlines UA | EWR → TLV |
MTWTFSS
Recorded: Daily
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At least 7.5 flights/wk | Boeing 787-10 | Search flights → |
| Arkia Israeli Airlines IZ | JFK → TLV |
MTWTFSS
Recorded: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
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At least 5.5 flights/wk | Airbus A330-300, Airbus A330-200 | Search flights → |
| Delta Air Lines DL | JFK → TLV |
MTWTFSS
Recorded: Wed, Fri
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At least 1 flights/wk | Airbus A330-900 | Search flights → |
Observation periods: US DOT T-100 (May 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026); adsb.lol flight tracking (Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026). adsb.lol data is ODbL. Tracking misses flights out of receiver range, so its counts are minimums.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Tel Aviv?
Nonstop flights take roughly 10 hours 15 minutes to 11 hours eastbound, and about 11 hours 45 minutes to 12 hours 30 minutes westbound.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NYC to Tel Aviv?
EL AL operates multiple daily nonstops from JFK and Newark. Delta flies nonstop from JFK, and United operates nonstops from Newark (EWR).