El Al Israel Airlines launches nonstop service between San Francisco and Tel Aviv
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
El Al Israel Airlines launched a new three-weekly nonstop service from San Francisco to Tel Aviv starting October 25, 2026. The service utilizes a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and offers economy round-trips starting from $1,199. This route establishes the only nonstop connection between San Francisco and Ben Gurion Airport until United Airlines returns on March 28, 2027.
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Why it matters
The new route ends a six-year gap for Bay Area travelers who previously had to route through European hubs. During the period of the monopoly, Israel's Competition Authority previously proposed a $39 million fine against El Al for raising fares by up to 31 percent.
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Who's involved
- Ben Gurion AirportMain international airport of Israel, serving as the destination for the new service.
- Tel AvivCity in Israel that serves as the destination for the new nonstop service.
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The entities involved
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Ben Gurion Airport
main international airport of Israel