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Flights from San Jose to Tel Aviv Yafo

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Tel Aviv Yafo. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 17h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 33m
SJOTLVAMS

San Jose to Tel Aviv Yafo at a glance

Fastest journey17h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Tel Aviv Yafo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SJO Amsterdam (AMS) TLV
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, El Al
One airline, one ticket ~17h 58m
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SJO Paris (CDG) TLV
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Arkia, ASL Airlines France
One airline, one ticket ~17h 46m
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SJO Frankfurt (FRA) TLV
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, El Al, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~17h 53m
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SJO New York (EWR) TLV
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: El Al, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 22m
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SJO Madrid (MAD) TLV
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, El Al, Iberia Express
Same alliance ~17h 33m
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SJO Miami (MIA) TLV
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: El Al
Self-transfer likely ~19h 00m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,025 km7,468 miles
Journey time
17h 33mestimate
Time difference
+8hTel Aviv Yafo vs San Jose
Currency in Tel Aviv Yafo
ILS
Airports
SJO → TLV

Flights from San Jose to Tel Aviv Yafo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Tel Aviv Yafo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Tel Aviv Yafo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,025 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Tel Aviv Yafo?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA) and New York (EWR). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Tel Aviv Yafo?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Tel Aviv Yafo: Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Tel Aviv Yafo?
Tel Aviv Yafo is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.

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