Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Israel one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 939. KLM flights start at R10 376 while deals on Emirates start at R11 668 one-way.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Israel?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Israel (average of R645). Flying from South Africa to Israel in September is currently the most expensive (average of R770). 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.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Israel ranges from 0.0 - 127.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 127.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Israel when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Israel, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Israel?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 28% on flights from South Africa to Israel compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R13 561. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R14 617.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Israel?

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Israel from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R13 042 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R8 628. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

Question 7

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IL?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Israel as you normally would.

Question 8

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Israel that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Israel flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 9

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Israel?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Israel.

Question 10

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Israel?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Israel by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 11

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Israel?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find South Africa to Israel flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 12

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Israel?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Israel from South Africa by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 13

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Israel with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Israel from South Africa shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 14

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Israel become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for South Africa to Israel flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Question 15

What airports serve South Africa to Israel flights?

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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.

Question 16

Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to Israel?

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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.

Question 17

What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to Israel?

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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.

Question 18

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to Israel?

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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.

Round-trip from	R9 921
One-way from	R8 810
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 778

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 123	AverageR11 706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 484	AverageR15 638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR11 514	AverageR13 276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR11 586	AverageR13 168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	CheapestR11 802	AverageR14 157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR12 001	AverageR14 016	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 338	AverageR16 377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from South Africa to Israel from R8 810

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