Tel Aviv (TLV) is Israel's gateway and the most-served Israeli airport from the United States. El Al runs direct service from JFK, EWR, BOS, and MIA. United operates direct on the 787 from EWR and SFO. Delta runs direct from JFK and ATL. Air France and KLM connect via Paris/Amsterdam; Lufthansa/SWISS via Frankfurt/Zurich. Here are the practical 2026 paths.
Direct US-Tel Aviv service in 2026
| Route | Carrier | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| JFK-TLV | El Al, United, Delta | Multiple daily combined |
| EWR-TLV | United, El Al | Daily combined |
| BOS-TLV | El Al | Daily |
| MIA-TLV | El Al | 4x weekly |
| SFO-TLV | United | Daily seasonal |
| ATL-TLV | Delta | 4x weekly seasonal |
Award routings: cheapest paths in 2026
| Routing | Mile cost (each way business) | Cash YQ |
|---|---|---|
| El Al direct via Matmid | ~85,000 Matmid | ~$200-$300 |
| United Polaris direct via MileagePlus | ~80,000-110,000 (dynamic) | ~$5.60 |
| Delta One direct via Flying Blue Promo Reward | ~85,000-100,000 Flying Blue | ~$310 (AF YQ) |
| Delta direct via Delta SkyMiles | 200,000-400,000 SkyMiles (dynamic) | ~$5.60 |
| Lufthansa via FRA-TLV on Aeroplan | ~75,000 Aeroplan + ~$280-$340 LH YQ | ~$280-$340 |
| Lufthansa via FRA-TLV on Avianca LifeMiles | ~63,000 LifeMiles + ~$25 | ~$25 |
| Star Alliance via VIE-TLV (Austrian) on Aeroplan | ~75,000 Aeroplan + ~$280 Austrian YQ | ~$280 |
| British Airways LHR-TLV on AAdvantage | ~57,500 AA off-peak / 70,000 standard + ~$120-$200 | ~$120-$200 |
The Avianca LifeMiles via Lufthansa sweet spot
For travelers anchored on Amex/Capital One/Citi/Bilt, Avianca LifeMiles via Lufthansa Frankfurt at 63,000 miles + ~$25 each way business class is the cheapest path to Tel Aviv. LifeMiles waives YQ on Lufthansa partner awards — saving $250+ each way over Aeroplan or other Star Alliance programs that pass through YQ.
The United Polaris direct alternative
For Chase-anchored stacks, United Polaris direct EWR-TLV or SFO-TLV via MileagePlus at 80,000-110,000 miles dynamic + ~$5.60 cash is competitive. United is the only flexible bank-points currency that reaches MileagePlus, so this is a Chase-only path.
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Hotels in Tel Aviv on points
- The Vera Hotel (Marriott): Category 5, ~30,000-50,000 Bonvoy points/night, central location.
- The Norman Tel Aviv (Marriott Luxury Collection): Category 7, ~70,000 Bonvoy points/night.
- Hilton Tel Aviv: ~50,000-70,000 Hilton points/night, beachfront.
- Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel: Category 5, ~30,000-50,000 Bonvoy points/night, beachfront.
- InterContinental David Tel Aviv: ~50,000-70,000 IHG points/night.
- The Setai Tel Aviv: Cash-only luxury (Marriott).
- Hyatt Regency Tel Aviv (when available): Verify category placement.
The Hilton Tel Aviv 5th-night-free
Hilton Tel Aviv at ~70,000 points/night × 4 paid + 1 free = 5-night stay for 280,000 Hilton points. At ~$700/night cash equivalent for Hilton Tel Aviv during peak season, this produces 1.25¢/point. With Hilton Aspire auto-Diamond status, breakfast and lounge access are included.
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Bottom line
For most points travelers, Avianca LifeMiles via Lufthansa Frankfurt at 63,000 miles + ~$25 each way business class is the cheapest path to Tel Aviv. For Chase-anchored stacks, United Polaris direct on MileagePlus at 80,000-110,000 dynamic is competitive. The Hilton Tel Aviv with 5th-night-free benefit is the strongest hotel-points play. For Marriott-anchored stacks, The Norman or Vera at Cat 5-7 are the upscale options.
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Last verified by the Pointify research team on May 1, 2026, against current Avianca LifeMiles, MileagePlus, Flying Blue, and AAdvantage award rates. Service to Tel Aviv subject to seasonal and geopolitical changes; verify schedule before transferring miles.
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