How long is the flight from South Africa to Israel?

The flight from South Africa to Israel depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (the most popular airport in Israel), then the flight time is 11h 50m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl, then the average flight time is 13h 10m.

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 24

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Dec 8

TLV

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R9 572

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Etihad Airways

Nov 24

JNB

13h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Dec 8

TLV

30h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R9 940

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 5

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Oct 16

TLV

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R10 045

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 23

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Dec 9

TLV

13h 20m

1 stop

JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 24

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Dec 7

TLV

13h 20m

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 26

JNB

10h 35m

1 stop

TLV

Dec 9

TLV

13h 20m

1 stop

JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 26

JNB

10h 35m

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TLV

Dec 7

TLV

13h 20m

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 24

JNB

11h 50m

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TLV

Dec 9

TLV

29h 35m

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 2

JNB

11h 50m

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TLV

Dec 13

TLV

11h 10m

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 23

JNB

10h 35m

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TLV

Dec 7

TLV

13h 20m

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 24

JNB

11h 50m

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TLV

Dec 11

TLV

13h 20m

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 3

JNB

11h 50m

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Sept 10

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13h 05m

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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Israel

8:20 - 20:10JNB-TLV

11h 50m1 stop

9:00 - 20:10TLV-JNB

11h 10m1 stop

R9 572Ethiopian Air

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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 8

9:50 - 23:40JNB-TLV

13h 50m1 stop

1:10 - 7:10TLV-JNB

30h 00m2 stops

R9 940Etihad Airways

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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 8

8:20 - 21:10JNB-TLV

11h 50m1 stop

10:00 - 20:10TLV-JNB

11h 10m1 stop

R10 045Ethiopian Air

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Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 16

9:50 - 5:50JNB-TLV

19h 00m1 stop

20:05 - 8:20TLV-JNB

13h 15m1 stop

R12 026Etihad Airways

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Wed, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 12

15:20 - 14:10CPT-TLV

22h 50m2 stops

15:55 - 6:45TLV-CPT

38h 50m1 stop

R12 359Air France

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Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 22

15:20 - 14:10CPT-TLV

22h 50m2 stops

15:55 - 6:45TLV-CPT

38h 50m1 stop

R12 412Air France

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Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 22

14:15 - 17:15CPT-TLV

27h 00m2 stops

18:25 - 15:15TLV-CPT

20h 50m2 stops

R13 201SWISS

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Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 22

9:00 - 3:35CPT-TLV

18h 35m1 stop

18:25 - 16:45TLV-CPT

22h 20m2 stops

R13 236SWISS

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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12

13:40 - 13:55CPT-TLV

24h 15m1 stop

13:50 - 11:40TLV-CPT

21h 50m1 stop

R15 760Emirates

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

13:40 - 16:40CPT-TLV

27h 00m1 stop

13:50 - 11:40TLV-CPT

21h 50m1 stop

R15 813Emirates

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

8:20-20:10

1 stop11h 50m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Mon 8/12

9:00-20:10

1 stop11h 10m

R9 572

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

9:50-23:40

1 stop13h 50m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Mon 8/12

1:10-7:10

2 stops30h 00m

R9 940

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Thu 16/10

10:00-20:10

1 stop11h 10m

R10 045

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

9:50-5:50

1 stop19h 00m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Fri 12/9

20:05-8:20

1 stop13h 15m

R12 026

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

15:20-14:10

2 stops22h 50m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sat 22/11

15:55-6:45

1 stop38h 50m

R12 359

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

15:20-14:10

2 stops22h 50m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sat 22/11

15:55-6:45

1 stop38h 50m

R12 412

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

14:15-17:15

2 stops27h 00m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sat 22/11

18:25-15:15

2 stops20h 50m

R13 201

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

9:00-3:35

1 stop18h 35m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Wed 12/11

18:25-16:45

2 stops22h 20m

R13 236

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

13:40-13:55

1 stop24h 15m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Tue 10/2

13:50-11:40

1 stop21h 50m

R15 760

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

13:40-16:40

1 stop27h 00m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Tue 10/2

13:50-11:40

1 stop21h 50m

R15 813

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Which airlines fly to Israel?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Israel from South Africa according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Israel. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Israel on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Israel flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R7 451
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 572
Fastest flight time	12h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Israel from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 451 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Israel from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 572 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl).

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The fastest flight to Israel from South Africa takes 12h 15m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Israel

What is the cheapest flight to Israel?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Israel are:
R5 053 per person with Aegean Airlines
R7 404 per person with EL AL
R7 912 per person with Arkia

Which airlines fly to Israel?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Israel according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Israel. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Israel on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Israel to fly to?

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Israel, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl airport, which services Tel Aviv and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 99% of momondo travellers booking flights to Israel chose to fly into Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Israel?

Prices for flights to Israel were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Israel?

The number of operators available for flights to Israel is 9 as of August 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Israel?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Israel.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Israel?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Israel may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Israel. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Israel?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Israel with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Israel which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Israel?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Israel by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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