Best Ways To Get Flights To Israel On Points, Miles, And Credit Cards (Updated 2025)

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Last Updated: November 30, 2025

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE – Current Flight Status

Due to ongoing regional tensions, most international carriers, including United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines, have suspended direct flights to Israel through at least part of 2025. El Al is currently the primary carrier operating direct US-Israel routes, with others, such as Arkia, also operating recently. The strategies and point redemption options discussed in this guide remain valid and will be highly valuable when regular international service resumes.

For current flight status, please check DansDeals’ comprehensive tracking page.

It is safe to say that Israel is one of the most popular destinations in the Jewish world for using points and miles for flights. However, the world of miles, points, and credit cards can be confusing. This discussion offers the best ways to travel to Israel using points, miles, and credit cards.

Our guide focuses on the best ways to book flights to Israel using points, miles, and credit cards, including the different options and their respective advantages and disadvantages. The goal is for readers to understand their best options for flying to the holy land at the best bang for their buck (or, in this case, points and miles).

We also have a guide for earning and utilizing points for hotel stays in Israel, in addition to flights.

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Quick Comparison: Best Points Options to Israel

Here’s a quick overview of your best options when regular flight service resumes:

Option	Economy	Business Class	Tax & Fees	Direct Flights?	Advantage
United MileagePlus	42,500+	75,000+	~$6	Yes	Lowest fees & no fuel surcharges
Air Canada Aeroplan	40,000	82,500	~$50	Via Partners	Lowest point cost for economy
Virgin Atlantic (Delta)	49,500	130,000	~$5	Yes	Low fees & good availability
Flying Blue (AF/KLM)	30,000+	85,000+	$150+	Via Europe	Can book El Al flights
Iberia	28,000-32,500	Varies	~$100	Via Madrid	Good for West Coast
Turkish	58,000	Varies	Varies	Via Istanbul	Not recommended after 2023 devaluation

All prices one-way. Subject to dynamic pricing and availability.

A Note On Changes

The miles and points game is dynamic and subject to regular changes and updates. While we update this overview to keep pace with changes, some of the information below might become outdated between updates. The details may also change based on promotions that arise throughout the year, such as transfer bonuses from American Express and Chase Ultimate Rewards points to airline miles (for example, with Virgin Atlantic), as well as sales that offer discounts on the number of miles an airline charges for a flight.

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Bottom Line Up Front

Best Flight Option

In our opinion, the best option for getting to Israel via points and miles nonstop is on United (when flights resume), at a cost starting around 42,500 United miles each way, though United now uses dynamic pricing, so costs may vary from approximately 35,000 to 75,000+ miles depending on demand and dates. You can sign up for a United card here to get enough miles to go to Israel on points (as well as a host of other benefits, such as cheaper award tickets and greater flight award availability, among other perks, which you can read about here).

One can also sign up for a credit card that earns Chase Ultimate Rewards, which can then be transferred 1:1 to United and other airline (and hotel) partners for free flights to Israel or hotel stays. Obtaining the Chase business card, which offers 90,000-100,000 Ultimate Rewards points, is currently a great offer and provides more points than most United cards.

Second Best Option

In our view, Aeroplan, at 40,000 points each way to Israel, is an excellent option (taxes are slightly higher than those charged by United on points tickets, typically around $50).

Current Reality: Booking El Al

With most international carriers suspending service, El Al is currently the primary option for direct US-Israel flights. While El Al is not a direct transfer partner of major US credit card programs, you can book El Al flights through:

Flying Blue (Air France/KLM program) – transferable from Chase, Amex, Citi, Capital One
Qantas Frequent Flyer – transferable from Amex, Capital One, Citi

See the “Booking El Al with Points” section below for details.

Other Options

We discuss additional options, such as via the SkyTeam and OneWorld airline alliances and Virgin Atlantic, but they are generally more costly than the options above.

There is also the option of using Chase or American Express points to book directly from their respective travel booking portals. When tickets are lower in dollar amount, the points required will also be lower.

Start With Points Research Tools

Over the last few years, there has been a proliferation of free and paid tools that allow you to search for dates and destinations and get a bird’s-eye view of the various flights, along with their corresponding point costs. While these tools are not perfect and may not include all options, they are an invaluable way to get initial, quick clarity on options for flights via points to Israel.

Some of the most notable of these tools are as follows:

seats.aero
Point.me
awardtool.com
pointspath.com
pointsyeah.com
roame.travel

Scenario Specifics Will Change The Miles & Points Equation

Depending on numerous variables, such as time of year, location, and sales (this can include point transfer bonuses or point redemption sales), the best option to get to Israel via points and miles will change. Therefore, it is essential to review the current options and see what works best for your specific circumstance.

Direct Flights Vs. Stopovers to Israel

Direct flights from the United States to Israel are scarce and in limited availability even in normal times. This is especially true during the most popular seasons for trips to Israel, including the main Jewish holidays of Passover and Sukkot, as well as the summer months. However, even a brief stopover in Europe opens up many more options and increased availability, and often lowers the points required for a trip.

The Starting Point Is That Certain Things Don’t Make Sense

One of the most confusing things about the world of airline points and miles is that the landscape is disjointed and often doesn’t make sense. For example, awards redeemed directly from an airline with their point currency might be more expensive than using that currency to book a flight with a partner airline. There are many reasons for this state of affairs. It is partly due to the notoriously complex and bureaucratic mergers, partnerships, alliances, and, perhaps most significantly, the ever-changing rules of award programs and mileage redemption charts. So, certain things don’t make much sense. This primary starting point will help you avoid a considerable amount of needless frustration. Instead of trying to understand something that doesn’t make sense, it’s best to accept that the world of airfare, in general, and mileage programs, specifically, often lack what seems intuitive.

Getting To Know The Mileage Programs & Corresponding Credit Cards

There are two main types of currencies in the miles and points world. There are bank-based currencies and program-based currencies. Bank-based currencies include Chase’s Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards. These are generally the most valuable because they are widely transferable to various mileage and points-based programs, among other uses, such as shopping portals. In contrast, program-based currencies such as Marriott Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, United MileagePlus, etc., are native to specific programs. While they often have transfer partners, they are more limited and transfer at a significantly worse rate than Ultimate Rewards or Membership Rewards. The grandfather of all points, in our opinion, is Chase’s Ultimate Rewards, as they are the most valuable because of their flexibility and multitude of use cases.

Understanding Taxes & Fuel Surcharges

When booking flights with miles and points, there will almost always be additional dollar fees in addition to the points and miles redeemed. In the best-case scenario, this will be minimal, such as approximately $5, as you will see in the case of United. For other bookings, surcharges and taxes can exceed $1,000, rendering the redemption nonsensical in such scenarios. The fees can sometimes be confusing, though, because much of the cost depends on the carrier’s home base government and the fees it mandates (London is notorious in this regard). Therefore, the same route booked on the same mileage program can have substantially different out-of-pocket costs depending on the airline chosen. For this reason, it is necessary to get a lay of the land to see which carriers are charging such fees and compare to come up with the best option.

Airport Lounges

If flying for nearly free via points and miles is the main event, being able to enjoy luxurious airport lounges with kosher food before flying is the cherry on top. From lounges that offer chef-prepared meals, including kosher options, to top-shelf bars and showers, the types of lounges and how to access each are a broader discussion in themselves. Furthermore, there are various types of lounges. They range from the ultra-premium American Express Centurion lounges, which can be accessed with the Amex Platinum card, to the United Club lounge, which can be accessed with the United Explorer or other United credit cards. There are also non-credit card or airline-operated lounges, including Priority Pass lounges, which can be accessed by getting a variety of different credit cards, such as Chase’s Sapphire Reserve, Capital One’s Venture X, and the Amex Platinum card.

Our Favorite Ways To Use Points To Get To Israel

United Airlines To Israel

Crowned by DansDeals as the overall “best mileage program that exists today,” United’s MileagePlus program packs a powerful punch for getting to Israel. It offers a wealth of availability and options as well as attractive point redemptions. First, it flies one of the few direct routes from the USA to Israel (when service resumes), including its stellar Polaris business class. Further, even when a direct flight is unavailable, as a member of the Star Alliance (the largest airline alliance), there are a host of additional options through their partners via connecting flights (usually in Europe).

In contrast to numerous other airlines, United has another significant advantage: it does not levy a fuel surcharge on award bookings. Additionally, having one of the United credit cards we discuss in greater detail below makes MileagePlus even more attractive in various ways, including increased award flight availability.

Current Status: United suspended flights to Tel Aviv in October 2023 and has not announced a return date. However, the airline has extended Premier elite status through January 31, 2026, for qualifying members who frequently fly to Israel or are Israel-based, demonstrating its commitment to resuming service when conditions allow.

Award Pricing

United now uses dynamic pricing for award flights, meaning costs vary based on demand and dates. Economy awards to Israel typically range from approximately 35,000 to 75,000+ miles one-way, with 42,500 miles being a common price point. Business class awards generally start at 75,000 miles one-way but can go much higher during peak periods.

The photo below shows a common point quantity required for economy class. Some points of note include that direct flights from New York to Tel Aviv (when operating) are often the cheapest in terms of both points required and taxes levied (approximately $5.60). Star Alliance partners can be booked via United, including options where Lufthansa would operate the EU-TLV leg. Having a United credit card provides exclusive access to award flights that are not available to those without the card.

While United is attractive for direct business flights on its Polaris product from the USA to Tel Aviv, availability is notoriously tricky to find. Where available, it ranges from 75,000 to 180,000 points. Flying via Europe, either with a stopover or through United’s partners, significantly opens up availability. Often, the routes are “mixed cabin,” where the USA-EU leg is in business while the EU-TLV leg is in economy.

While outside the scope of this discussion, for those more advanced and interested in exploring parts of Europe, United offers “the excursionist perk,” which holds unique value (a great explanation of options and ideas can be found here, beyond Israel-specific trips). For other airlines, see this discussion about “open jaws.”

Booking Flights On United’s Star Alliance Partners

Booking a flight to Europe via United’s Star Alliance partners when there are no direct United flights and then taking a flight from Europe to Tel Aviv is a popular option, especially for those with flexibility and who don’t mind a stopover. Some of the most popular partners of United’s Star Alliance that Jewish travelers utilize are LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss Airlines, and Lufthansa. These can be booked via the United.com booking tool by selecting “Book with Miles.” The fact that United does not tack on fuel surcharges is a notable positive, as many other mileage programs do.

Earning United Points

The best way to earn miles and points for flying to Israel is through one of United’s credit cards, which offers a substantial sign-up bonus and additional rewards for strategic spending in specific categories.

Points from Chase’s Ultimate Rewards program, one of the most ubiquitous and valuable point currencies, can also be transferred to United at a 1:1 ratio.

The United Credit Cards Offer Perks Beyond Just Miles

Several United credit cards offer unique signup bonuses and a suite of benefits. Beyond earning points on the United credit card, specific United credit cards offer expanded and cheaper award availability, free bags, lounge access, no foreign transaction fees, primary CDW car rental insurance, free Global Entry/TSA PreCheck, and the cancellation of award tickets for free (subject to fine print), among other benefits.

United Quest Card®

Earn 70,000 bonus miles and 1,000 Premier Qualifying Points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

United Club membership – up to a $650 value per year (Note: This was a limited-time offer; verify current benefits)
3X miles on United purchases, 2 miles per $1 on other travel and dining
Free 1st & 2nd checked bags
$350 annual fee

United Explorer Card®

Earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.

2X miles on United Airlines, restaurants, and hotels
Free first checked bag
2 United Club one-time passes
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150

United Club Infinite Card®

Earn 80,000-90,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

United Club membership – up to a $650 value per year
4X miles on United purchases, 2 miles per $1 on other travel
Free 1st & 2nd checked bags
$695 annual fee

There are also business versions of both the Explorer and Infinite cards that, at times, offer more significant signup bonuses.

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United also offers the United Gateway card, which has no annual fee but offers a smaller sign-up bonus of 20,000-30,000 miles.

Earning Chase Ultimate Rewards

As we previously stated, Chase Ultimate Rewards is the most valuable point currency. They can be transferred to United instantly (among other transfer options to additional airlines and hotel miles and points programs) to take advantage of the flight options we listed above. Below are some of the most popular Chase cards for earning points.

Chase Sapphire Reserve®

New cardholders can earn up to 175,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. Some applicants may be targeted for 125,000 points; offers vary.

$300 Annual Travel Credit
10X Points on hotels and car rentals when you book through Chase Travel℠, and 5X points on flights booked through Chase Travel℠
3X Points on dining and other travel purchases
$795 annual fee (increased from $550 in previous years)

Chase Sapphire Preferred®

Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. (Note: This card has offered as high as 100,000 points during limited-time promotions.)

5X Points on Chase Travel℠ purchases
3X Points on dining, select streaming services, and online grocery purchases
2X Points on other travel purchases
$95 annual fee

Chase Business Cards

Chase’s business cards offer some of the highest signup bonuses and, contrary to what some might think, are available even to those without an incorporated legal entity. Therefore, sole proprietors who sell on the side or have some other less traditional business can also apply for these cards.

Chase Ink Business Preferred® – STRONG OFFER

Earn 90,000-100,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months after account opening.

⚠️ Important: The welcome bonus may not be available to you if you have ever had this card. Chase implemented a one-bonus-per-lifetime rule for this card.

3X points per $1 on up to $150,000 in combined purchases on internet, cable and phone services, shipping expenses, travel, and advertising with search engines or social media sites
$95 annual fee

Chase Ink Cash®

Earn $750 in bonus cash after spending $6,000 in the first three months of account opening.

Chase Ink Unlimited®

Earn $750 in bonus cash after spending $6,000 in the first three months of account opening.

Turkish Airlines

In February 2023, Turkish Airlines significantly devalued its points redemption chart. What was once an economy ticket from New York to Tel Aviv for 32,000 points is now 58,000 points, rendering this option no longer attractive compared to alternatives like United or Aeroplan.

Booking with United via Turkish can be a little confusing, but this guide makes the process much easier.

Accruing Turkish Airlines Points

Citi Card

Citi ThankYou points can be transferred to Turkish Airlines, although the transfer is not instant and may take up to 30 hours. However, Turkish allows you to place a hold on award bookings for free, so the transfer wait time may not be an issue. An added 10% rebate on point transfers for a card like the Citi Rewards+ Card makes a transfer even more appealing.

Marriott Bonvoy Transfers 3:1

One can also transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to Turkish Airlines at a 3:1 ratio, meaning 3 Marriott points equal one Turkish Airlines mile. However, transfer times can be pretty lengthy. Therefore, holding a booking will often not provide enough time. The best way to earn Marriott Bonvoy points is via one of the Marriott credit cards offered by Chase.

Air Canada’s Aeroplan Program

Air Canada’s Aeroplan award program, also a member of Star Alliance, is another one of our favorites for getting to Israel via miles and points awards. As seen in the chart below, bookings via Aeroplan from the East Coast to Israel are 40,000, which is lower than United’s typical 42,500 miles. They offer a helpful miles predictor tool to calculate the miles required for varying destinations.

Class of Service To Israel	Miles Needed
Economy	40,000 miles
Premium Economy	67,500 miles
Business	82,500 miles

In 2020, Aeroplan overhauled its program, which included phasing out previously hefty fuel surcharges on some of its partner flights. The other changes were mixed, with some scenarios where awards would become more expensive and others less so. On balance, though, the change was generally positive for trips to Israel.

Standard redemption for a one-way ticket is 40,000 miles, plus approximately $50 in taxes. See Aeroplan’s cost simulator for a better idea of how many points specific itineraries will require.

Earning Aeroplan Points

Chase Aeroplan Credit Card

At the end of 2021, Chase launched an Aeroplan-branded credit card that offers 2 flight reward certificates (up to 50,000 points each) after spending $4,000 in the first three months from account opening.

Transfer Partners To Aeroplan

American Express, Chase and Capital One are the bank-based credit card companies that transfer points to Aeroplan. AmEx transfers instantly at a ratio of 1:1, while Capital One transfers instantly at 2:1.5.

Marriott Bonvoy points can be transferred to Aeroplan at a 3:1 ratio.

American Express® Gold Card

60,000 Membership Reward points after spending $4,000 within the first six months. $325 annual fee

The Platinum Card® from American Express

Apply and find out if you’re eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases in the first 6 months. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. $895 annual fee (increased from $695).

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Earn 60,000-75,000 bonus miles after meeting minimum spending requirements. $95 annual fee

The Virgin Atlantic Options

Booking Delta Flights Via Virgin Atlantic

Booking a Delta-operated flight directly to Israel from New York for 49,500 points plus approximately $5 via Virgin Atlantic remains a viable option when Delta resumes service, though award availability is limited.

Important Pricing Update: Virgin Atlantic increased award pricing in January 2024 from the previous 35,000 points to the current 49,500 points each way in economy for Delta flights from the US to Israel. First class redemptions remain at 130,000 points.

As DansDeals reports, utilizing Virgin’s beta award calendar makes it easier to find dates with award availability. If you have Virgin Atlantic points, you can also book Air France flights through Virgin, which can be a viable alternative when Delta availability is limited. These Air France flights are not direct and require connections through Europe. While they require fewer points (typically around 20,000-30,000), they have higher taxes (approximately $150+ vs. $5 for Delta).

Current Status: Delta suspended flights to Tel Aviv and currently has service paused through at least March 2025.

Flying On Virgin-Operated Flights To Israel Generally Has Hefty Taxes

When prices are high and the previously discussed better options are not workable due to unavailability, flying on Virgin Atlantic-operated flights is a viable option. If you’re willing to stop over in Europe, generally in London, then points tickets can be secured for around 19,000 points and about $245 in fees each way.

Transfer Partners to Virgin Atlantic

The following currencies are transferrable to Virgin Atlantic:

American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, instant transfer)
Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, instant transfer)
Citi ThankYou (1:1)
Marriott Bonvoy (3:1)

Chase and AmEx often offer transfer bonuses to Virgin ranging from 25% to 30%, making the flights even more attractive. For example, during a 30% transfer bonus, a direct flight on Delta booked via Virgin would only require approximately 38,000 AmEx Membership Rewards points (instead of 49,500).

To book via Virgin Atlantic, you must create a free Flying Club account.

Booking El Al with Points & Miles

With most international carriers suspending service to Israel, El Al has become the primary carrier for direct US-Israel flights. While El Al is not a direct transfer partner of major US credit card programs like Chase or Amex, there are still ways to book El Al using points:

Via Flying Blue (Air France/KLM)

Flying Blue no longer considers Israel to be in the Europe category for miles redemptions, which resulted in an increase in the required miles. However, Flying Blue now offers the ability to book El Al flights using miles, making it a viable option for those who prefer Israel’s flag carrier for security or other reasons.

Pricing: Flights from the US to Israel via Flying Blue typically start at 30,000+ miles each way in economy and 85,000+ miles in business class. However, be aware that these bookings require a significant cash component for taxes and fees (often $150-300+), which is why we generally prefer Star Alliance options when they’re available.

Screenshot showing EL AL points flights bookable via Flying Blue

Transfer Partners to Flying Blue:

Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, instant)
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, instant)
Citi ThankYou Points (1:1)
Capital One (1:1, instant)

Via Qantas Frequent Flyer

Another option for booking El Al awards is through Qantas Frequent Flyer. Redemption rates vary by distance:

Newark (EWR) to Tel Aviv: 37,800 Qantas points in economy or 90,800 in business class
Chicago to Tel Aviv: 45,000 Qantas points in economy or 104,500 in business class

Transfer Partners to Qantas:

American Express Membership Rewards (1:1)
Capital One Miles (1:1)
Citi ThankYou (1:1)

Cash Booking with Travel Credit Cards

Many travelers are currently paying cash for El Al flights given the limited alternatives. If booking with cash, consider using a travel credit card that earns bonus points on airfare:

Chase Sapphire Reserve: Earns 5X points on flights booked through Chase Travel℠, 3X on direct airline purchases
Amex Platinum: Earns 5X points on flights booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel
Capital One Venture X: Earns 5X miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel

SkyTeam & Oneworld Options

The previous options we discussed were all part of the Star Alliance, which is the largest and, in our view, holds the best options for getting to Israel. The second-largest is SkyTeam, and the third-largest is the Oneworld alliance. Here, we will more briefly cover some of the best ways to get to Israel via airlines that are a part of these two alliances.

Iberia

The flagship carrier of Spain and part of the Oneworld alliance, Iberia, at the right time and in the right circumstances, can be a great option to get from the USA to Israel. There are no direct flights on Iberia, however, so a stopover in Madrid is generally required. They fly from five cities in the USA: New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago. Redemptions range from 28,000 each way for NY to 32,500 each way for LA. There is generally a $100 fee each way, making it potentially less attractive compared to the previous options.

Chase Ultimate Rewards, AmEx Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy points can be transferred into Iberia Avios. British Airways Avios, such as those accrued via Chase’s British Airways card, can also be transferred into Iberia Avios.

Delta

Delta is part of the SkyTeam alliance and prices award flights dynamically, so there is no set amount. Therefore, it is challenging to determine the typical cost of a point-to-point flight. Economy awards to Israel typically range from 50,000 to 90,000+ points each way depending on demand, plus approximately $50-100 in fees.

Current Status: Delta suspended flights to Tel Aviv and currently has service paused through at least March 2025.

Points Transfer Options: Points can be transferred instantly from AmEx to Delta (1:1).

Non-stop Routes From North America To Israel

Current Status (November 2024)

Operating:

El Al: JFK, Newark, Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal

Suspended (with projected return dates):

East Coast to Israel

United: Newark – Suspended indefinitely
Delta: JFK – Suspended through at least March 2025
American: JFK, Miami – Suspended through September 2025

West Coast to Israel

United: San Francisco – Suspended indefinitely
El Al: San Francisco, Los Angeles – Operating

Other US Routes

United: Washington Dulles – Suspended indefinitely

European & Other Connecting Routes

Star Alliance:

Austrian from Vienna to TLV – Suspended through January 2025
LOT Polish from Warsaw to TLV – Suspended
Lufthansa from Frankfurt & Munich to TLV – Suspended through January 2025
SWISS from Zurich to TLV – Suspended through January 2025
TAP Portugal from Lisbon to TLV – Suspended
Turkish from Istanbul to TLV – Operating

SkyTeam:

Air France from Paris to TLV – Aiming to resume January 2025
KLM from Amsterdam to TLV – Suspended through end of 2024

Oneworld:

British Airways from London Heathrow to TLV – Suspended through March 2025
Iberia from Madrid to Tel Aviv – Suspended

Note: These dates are subject to change based on security conditions. For real-time updates, check DansDeals’ flight status tracker.

Practical Booking Tips for Current Environment

Given the current flight suspension situation, here are some practical tips:

Book Early When Service Resumes: Award availability to Israel is limited even in normal times. Book 10-11 months out when possible.
Be Flexible with Dates and Routes: Consider flying into Athens, Rome, or another European city and connecting on a budget carrier or El Al.
Monitor Flight Resumptions: Set up Google Alerts for “United Israel flights resume” and similar searches for your preferred carrier.
Have Backup Plans: Don’t rely on international carrier service resuming by specific dates, as these have been pushed back multiple times.
Consider Positioning Flights: Sometimes flying to a hub city first, then using points for the transatlantic segment, can open up more award space.
Use Search Tools Efficiently: Sites like seats.aero and AwardTool can help you search multiple programs simultaneously to find the best availability.
Know Your Travel Insurance: Check if your travel insurance covers flight cancellations due to regional conflicts, as this has been an issue for some travelers.
Book Refundable When Possible: Given the uncertainty, consider booking refundable awards or tickets when available, even if they cost more points initially.

Remember That Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day, & Neither Is Understanding The Israel Points & Miles Game

The expression could not be any more pertinent. In our experience, the biggest impediment to more people not taking advantage of miles, points, and credit card benefits for travel is the confusion that comes with the beginning. Of course, everyone is confused at the outset. Still, after taking some time to get acquainted with the core players, options, and credit card application rules, the dividends from highly discounted travel to Israel and beyond become possible. You might even come to enjoy collecting points and miles, as well as exploring various strategies.

Wishing you happy and safe travels to Israel on points and miles from credit cards!

Stay Updated

This guide is updated periodically, but the points and miles landscape changes frequently. For the latest information:

Flight Status to Israel: DansDeals
Credit Card Offers: The Points Guy, Doctor of Credit
Award Availability: Use real-time search tools like seats.aero, AwardTool, and Point.me
Award Chart Changes: Monitor blogs like Frequent Miler, One Mile at a Time, and The Points Guy
Points & Miles Valuation: Get a clearer picture of how much your miles and points are worth with this regularly updated points-and-miles valuation resource.

Important Disclaimers

Credit Card Offers: Credit card offers, annual fees, and welcome bonuses change frequently. Always verify current offers on issuer websites before applying. The information provided is accurate as of the last update date but may have changed.

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Not Financial Advice: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making credit or travel decisions.

Flight Status: Flight schedules and suspensions are subject to change without notice based on security conditions and other factors. Always verify current flight status with airlines before booking.

Award Chart Changes: Airlines may change award charts, add dynamic pricing, or impose restrictions at any time. The pricing and availability described herein are subject to change.