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 11h 35m.

R7 245 Cheap Flights to Israel in 2025/26

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 1

JNB

12h 30m

1 stop

TLV

Mar 6

TLV

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R10 076

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 23

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

May 4

TLV

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R10 093

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 9

JNB

29h 15m

1 stop

TLV

Feb 16

TLV

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R10 210

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 11

JNB

11h 50m

1 stop

TLV

Feb 14

TLV

12h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R10 260

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 5

JNB

12h 30m

1 stop

TLV

Mar 12

TLV

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 8

JNB

18h 40m

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TLV

Feb 15

TLV

11h 10m

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Jun 25

JNB

11h 50m

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TLV

Jul 5

TLV

29h 35m

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JNB

R10 593

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 5

JNB

29h 40m

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TLV

Mar 13

TLV

11h 10m

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 26

JNB

29h 40m

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TLV

Mar 5

TLV

11h 10m

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JNB

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Etihad Airways

Jan 23

JNB

30h 30m

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TLV

Jan 26

TLV

30h 15m

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JNB

R11 542

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Etihad Airways

Jan 23

JNB

19h 25m

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TLV

Jan 26

TLV

30h 15m

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JNB

R11 559

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 31

JNB

11h 50m

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Apr 14

TLV

13h 20m

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14:30 - 3:00

JNB

TLV

12h 30m1 stop

9:00 - 20:10

TLV

JNB

11h 10m1 stop

R10 076Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 6

8:20 - 21:10

JNB

TLV

11h 50m1 stop

10:00 - 20:10

TLV

JNB

11h 10m1 stop

R10 093Ethiopian Air

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, May 4

8:20 - 13:35

JNB

TLV

29h 15m1 stop

9:00 - 20:10

TLV

JNB

11h 10m1 stop

R10 210Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16

8:20 - 20:10

JNB

TLV

11h 50m1 stop

0:45 - 13:05

TLV

JNB

12h 20m1 stop

R10 260Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14

14:30 - 3:00

JNB

TLV

12h 30m1 stop

9:00 - 20:10

TLV

JNB

11h 10m1 stop

R10 393Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

9:50 - 16:20

JNB

TLV

30h 30m1 stop

0:55 - 7:10

TLV

JNB

30h 15m2 stops

R11 542Etihad Airways

Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26

23:45 - 4:00

CPT

TLV

28h 15m1 stop

15:55 - 5:50

TLV

CPT

37h 55m1 stop

R12 108Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16

15:20 - 14:10

CPT

TLV

22h 50m2 stops

15:55 - 5:50

TLV

CPT

37h 55m1 stop

R12 208Air France

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16

7:55 - 14:10

CPT

TLV

30h 15m1 stop

5:15 - 21:55

TLV

CPT

40h 40m2 stops

R12 325Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

23:45 - 14:45

CPT

TLV

38h 00m1 stop

16:30 - 21:25

TLV

CPT

29h 55m2 stops

R12 658Air France

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

14:30-3:00

1 stop12h 30m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Fri 6/3

9:00-20:10

1 stop11h 10m

R10 076

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Mon 4/5

10:00-20:10

1 stop11h 10m

R10 093

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

8:20-13:35

1 stop29h 15m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Mon 16/2

9:00-20:10

1 stop11h 10m

R10 210

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

8:20-20:10

1 stop11h 50m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sat 14/2

0:45-13:05

1 stop12h 20m

R10 260

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-3:00

1 stop12h 30m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Thu 12/3

9:00-20:10

1 stop11h 10m

R10 393

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-16:20

1 stop30h 30m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Mon 26/1

0:55-7:10

2 stops30h 15m

R11 542

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

23:45-4:00

1 stop28h 15m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Mon 16/2

15:55-5:50

1 stop37h 55m

R12 108

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

15:20-14:10

2 stops22h 50m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Mon 16/2

15:55-5:50

1 stop37h 55m

R12 208

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

7:55-14:10

1 stop30h 15m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sun 15/2

5:15-21:55

2 stops40h 40m

R12 325

Cape TownTel Aviv

CPT - TLV

CPTTLV

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

23:45-14:45

1 stop38h 00m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Tue 12/5

16:30-21:25

2 stops29h 55m

R12 658

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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 70% 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 245
Best Round-Trip Price	R10 076
Fastest flight time	13h 10m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Israel from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 245 (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 R10 076 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl).

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The fastest flight to Israel from South Africa takes 13h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Israel, with a 12% price increase on average.

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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 801 per person with Aegean Airlines
R7 034 per person with EL AL
R8 112 per person with Etihad Airways

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 70% 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 December 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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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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