American carrier Delta Air Lines is scheduled to relaunch nonstop commercial service between Tel Aviv and New York early next month, restoring a vital direct trans-Atlantic corridor for Israeli travelers to the United States.
1+The route is slated to recommence on September 6, with the inaugural flight departing New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and touching down at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) the following morning. The return leg from Tel Aviv to New York is scheduled to take off on September 7, landing in New York later that day. Delta intends to operate the route on a daily frequency. The service will be operated using Airbus A330-900neo widebody aircraft, offering four cabin tiers: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort, and Delta Main Cabin.
How Much Will a Ticket Cost?
A review of current booking systems indicates that fares for immediate travel remain elevated. A round-trip itinerary around the launch date (September 6 for four days) can exceed $2,500. However, booking further out—such as departing September 20—sees round-trip prices drop to roughly $1,600. Looking further ahead into November, round-trip fares can be found starting around $1,488, though overall market prices remain high compared to pre-war averages. Delta’s return follows a comprehensive operational and security assessment of the regional environment. The airline emphasized that passenger and crew safety remains its primary operational priority, noting that it will continue to monitor regional developments closely and coordinate operations with relevant civil aviation authorities.
1+For the Israeli public, the return of a major U.S. legacy carrier adds much-needed seating capacity on the highly sought-after New York route at a time when direct options to North America remain constrained by broader security conditions. The reentry of foreign carriers is expected to gradually restore competitive pressure on international routes.