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 12h 25m.

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Etihad Airways

Oct 24

JNB

29h 55m

1 stop

TLV

Nov 1

TLV

31h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R9 317

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Etihad Airways

Oct 24

JNB

24h 25m

1 stop

TLV

Nov 7

TLV

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R9 663

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 12

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Feb 16

TLV

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R9 958

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 12

JNB

12h 30m

1 stop

TLV

Feb 16

TLV

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R9 975

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Etihad Airways

Oct 20

JNB

29h 55m

1 stop

TLV

Nov 2

TLV

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R10 096

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 5

JNB

12h 30m

1 stop

TLV

Jan 4

TLV

13h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R10 166

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Etihad Airways

Oct 20

JNB

29h 55m

1 stop

TLV

Nov 7

TLV

25h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R10 425

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 4

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Jan 13

TLV

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R10 772

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 4

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Jan 13

TLV

13h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R10 806

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 7

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Dec 23

TLV

12h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R11 239

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 12

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Feb 16

TLV

28h 05m

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JNB

R11 846

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 12

JNB

11h 50m

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Feb 16

TLV

28h 05m

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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Israel

9:50 - 16:45JNB-TLV

29h 55m1 stop

0:55 - 8:20TLV-JNB

31h 25m1 stop

R9 317Etihad Airways

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Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 1

9:50 - 11:15JNB-TLV

24h 25m1 stop

19:30 - 8:20TLV-JNB

12h 50m1 stop

R9 663Etihad Airways

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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 7

8:20 - 20:10JNB-TLV

11h 50m1 stop

9:00 - 20:10TLV-JNB

11h 10m1 stop

R9 958Ethiopian Air

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

14:30 - 3:00JNB-TLV

12h 30m1 stop

9:00 - 20:10TLV-JNB

11h 10m1 stop

R9 975Ethiopian Air

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

23:35 - 17:15CPT-TLV

17h 40m1 stop

18:25 - 10:55TLV-CPT

16h 30m1 stop

R12 192SWISS

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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 19

23:35 - 17:15CPT-TLV

17h 40m1 stop

18:25 - 16:45TLV-CPT

22h 20m2 stops

R12 365SWISS

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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 19

19:40 - 14:10JNB-TLV

18h 30m1 stop

15:55 - 22:05TLV-JNB

30h 10m2 stops

R12 573Air France

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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18

19:40 - 14:10JNB-TLV

18h 30m1 stop

15:55 - 22:05TLV-JNB

30h 10m2 stops

R12 625Air France

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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19

22:20 - 8:15JNB-TLV

32h 55m1 stop

15:10 - 5:35TLV-JNB

14h 25m1 stop

R14 374Emirates

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Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 8

18:50 - 12:45JNB-TLV

17h 55m1 stop

22:20 - 20:35TLV-JNB

22h 15m1 stop

R14 426Emirates

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Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 24

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

9:50-16:45

1 stop29h 55m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sat 1/11

0:55-8:20

1 stop31h 25m

R9 317

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

9:50-11:15

1 stop24h 25m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Fri 7/11

19:30-8:20

1 stop12h 50m

R9 663

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

8:20-20:10

1 stop11h 50m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Mon 16/2

9:00-20:10

1 stop11h 10m

R9 958

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

14:30-3:00

1 stop12h 30m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Mon 16/2

9:00-20:10

1 stop11h 10m

R9 975

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

23:35-17:15

1 stop17h 40m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Wed 19/11

18:25-10:55

1 stop16h 30m

R12 192

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

23:35-17:15

1 stop17h 40m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Wed 19/11

18:25-16:45

2 stops22h 20m

R12 365

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:40-14:10

1 stop18h 30m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Tue 18/11

15:55-22:05

2 stops30h 10m

R12 573

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

19:40-14:10

1 stop18h 30m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Wed 19/11

15:55-22:05

2 stops30h 10m

R12 625

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

22:20-8:15

1 stop32h 55m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sat 8/11

15:10-5:35

1 stop14h 25m

R14 374

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

18:50-12:45

1 stop17h 55m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Wed 24/12

22:20-20:35

1 stop22h 15m

R14 426

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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 73% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Israel. Keep in mind that there are 7 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 914
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 317
Fastest flight time	11h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Israel from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 914 (Cape Town Intl 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 317 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl).

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The fastest flight to Israel from South Africa takes 11h 35m (Cape Town Intl 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:
R4 992 per person with Aegean Airlines
R7 314 per person with EL AL
R7 816 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 73% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Israel. Keep in mind that there are 7 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 10 as of September 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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