Tourism to Israel is poised for renewed momentum as leading U.S. and Canadian airlines prepare to restore nonstop service to Tel Aviv, expanding access from key North American gateway markets in the months ahead. The return of major carriers signals growing confidence in the market and provides travelers with more direct options to reach Israel as demand for travel rebounds.
Delta Air Lines will resume daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on Sept. 6, while United Airlines will offer twice-daily nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) beginning Sept. 8.
“It’s exciting to see more and more ways for travelers from North America to reach Israel,” said Yoram Elgrabli, Tourism Commissioner for North America at the Israel Ministry of Tourism. “The return of nonstop service, together with new routes and connections, is a very positive sign for tourism and gives travelers greater choice and flexibility when planning a trip to Israel. There is so much for visitors to discover, and we’re thrilled to see this momentum building and look forward to welcoming more travelers from the U.S. and Canada.”
EL AL Israel Airlines is also expanding its North American network with the launch of service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tel Aviv beginning Oct. 25, creating a new nonstop option for travelers on the West Coast.
Additional service will return from other key North American markets in the months ahead. Delta will resume flights between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Tel Aviv on Dec. 19. United Airlines will also resume service starting this winter to Tel Aviv from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Air Canada plans to reinstate service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) four times weekly beginning Jan. 17, 2027, while American Airlines plans to return to the New York-Tel Aviv market from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in March 2027.
Israir, the Israeli low-cost carrier, is also preparing to enter the U.S. market, with plans to launch service from New York beginning Oct. 19.
Together, the returning and expanded services will strengthen Israel’s connections to some of its most important North American source markets, providing travelers with more nonstop options and greater flexibility when planning trips to the destination
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