Cheap flights from South Africa to Israel from R6 581

South Africa services flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, through the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The airport is located 20 km from the heart of Johannesburg and takes 25 minutes to arrive by taxi or 55 minutes by public transit. If you prefer to fly out of a different airport, The Lanseria International Airport also services flights to Israel and is also located in Johannesburg. If you are looking for a destination other than Tel Aviv, the Cape Town International Airport services flights to Eilat as well.

Unfortunately there are no direct flights between South Africa and Israel. The quickest flight from South Africa to Israel is with Ethiopian Airlines, servicing from the O.R. Tambo International Airport to the Tel Aviv-Yafo Airport. Stopovers can last just a few hours or several, including overnight stays in connecting airports.

From Johannesburg, travellers have the option of taking an Ethiopian Airlines flight with a single stop in the Bole International Airport or an Alitalia flight with a stop at the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Each stopover adds several hours to the total flight time. You can expect flights from South Africa to Israel to take anywhere from 12-29 hours. Alternatively, there are British Airways and Ethiopian Airlines flights from the Cape Town International Airport to Tel Aviv with one or two stops in Johannesburg and Bole.

Passports are required for entry into Israel. Passports must be valid until at least six months after the scheduled date of entry. Additional valid ID may be required by the airlines to enter the flight. Visitor visas and student visas are also accepted as valid passports, as long as they have been renewed prior to the date of travel. The processing of new visas can take up to a week, which is why travellers are recommended to apply for new visas well in advance of their travels.

For as low as R13 244, Ethiopian Air can have you in Israel from South Africa in 11h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6499 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 880. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 882 while deals on Emirates start at R7 309 one-way.

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Israel (average of R9 372). Flying from South Africa to Israel in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 470). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.