El Al award flights
2 loyalty programs can book El Al award flights: Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles.
Programs that book it
2
Schedule opens
Not in our data
Shortest program window
331 days
Delta SkyMiles
Alliance
None
Programs that can book El Al
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
What El Al award flights cost
Miles one way on typical El Al routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–Tel Aviv-YafoJFK–TLV · 5,665 mi
Search this route- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy43,500Business108,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$26–156
US September 11 security fee. May include partner carrier surcharges.
- Etihad GuestEconomy67,000Business120,000Taxes & fees$29–284
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Etihad Guest may pass on some partner carrier surcharges.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubEconomy62,000Business150,000Taxes & fees$36–346
US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $30–340.
Tel Aviv-Yafo–SeoulTLV–ICN · 4,995 mi
Search this route- Delta SkyMilesEconomy40,000Business70,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$80–250
Israeli airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $40–200.
- Etihad GuestEconomy60,000Business100,000Taxes & fees$40–300
Israeli airport charges. Etihad Guest may pass on some partner carrier surcharges.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy43,500Business108,000Taxes & fees$60–200
Israeli airport charges. May include partner carrier surcharges.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubEconomy52,000Business125,000Taxes & fees$70–390
Israeli airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $30–340.
Tel Aviv-Yafo–ParisTLV–CDG · 2,041 mi
Search this route- Delta SkyMilesEconomy25,000Business42,500 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$80–250
Israeli airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $40–200.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy23,000Business46,000Taxes & fees$60–200
Israeli airport charges. May include partner carrier surcharges.
- Etihad GuestEconomy28,000Business50,000Taxes & fees$40–300
Israeli airport charges. Etihad Guest may pass on some partner carrier surcharges.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubEconomy26,000Business70,000Taxes & fees$70–390
Israeli airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $30–340.
Transferable points that reach El Al
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue
- Capital One MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue
- Bilt RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue
- Wells Fargo RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles
- Marriott BonvoyAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles
- Brex RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- Rove MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book El Al award flights?
Air France-KLM Flying Blue (partner) and Delta SkyMiles (partner). Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does El Al business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Tel Aviv-Yafo 108,000 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, Tel Aviv-Yafo–Seoul 70,000 with Delta SkyMiles and Tel Aviv-Yafo–Paris 42,500 with Delta SkyMiles. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on El Al award flights?
On New York–Tel Aviv-Yafo they run from about $26 one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer to as much as $346 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges may add about $30–340.
Which transferable points can book El Al flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue), Capital One Miles (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue), Bilt Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue) and 5 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.