Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours.
Tel Aviv is six hours ahead of Miami and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of six weekly Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with El Al is the earliest flight you can take. El Al operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you get on your MIA to TLV flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
El Al is your gateway to discovering Tel Aviv (and maybe even some other great parts of Israel!). Check out the direct flights from Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with El Al on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MIA to TLV flights is El Al.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MIA and TLV include:
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
At the moment, $801 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,072. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MIA to TLV.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MIA to TLV is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Miami International Airport, data shows 76.14% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Miami International Airport from central Miami, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MIA:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're coming in on a late Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near TLV:
Travel at your own speed with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and see more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
Booking your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Tel Aviv in April.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MIA to TLV sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Israel just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Israel, head for Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are among its highlights.