Airfares between Israel and the United States remain significantly higher than pre-war levels, despite the return of major foreign carriers to Israel. American Airlines has announced it will resume flights to Tel Aviv in March 2026, joining United and Delta, which have already restarted operations. However, even as the number of weekly flights is set to nearly match pre-war figures by next summer, ticket prices for routes like Tel Aviv to New York are still much higher than in 2023.

Industry experts cite increased demand, higher fuel and operating costs, and a global shortage of aircraft as key reasons for the sustained high fares. Even with renewed competition, flights are filling up quickly and prices remain elevated, with round-trip fares for Passover 2026 often more than double those seen three years ago. While most direct flights are concentrated on the Tel Aviv-New York route, European airlines resuming service to Israel offer travelers more options via connecting flights, sometimes at lower prices.