Delta Resumes JFK to Tel Aviv Flights This September

Back to Tel Aviv

Delta's heading back to the eastern Mediterranean. Starting September 6, the carrier officially restarts its daily nonstop service between New York-JFK and Ben Gurion International, bringing back a heavy-hitting route that's spent months in limbo.

The first flight leaves New York on September 6 and touches down in Israel the next morning. The return leg leaves Tel Aviv on September 7, bringing travelers back to New York later that exact same day. It's a quick turnaround for a corridor that's seen plenty of turbulence.

The Plane You'll Be On

Delta's putting its widebody Airbus A330-900neo on the route. It's a modern bird built for long hauls, and there are four distinct cabins to pick from depending on how you're traveling.

You can choose between Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+, and the standard Main cabin. Whether you're springing for lie-flat seats up front or keeping it economical in the back, the widebody layout makes the long overnight trek across the Atlantic a bit more bearable.

What's Behind the Restart

This isn't happening on a whim. Delta officials say the decision follows a thorough, ongoing review of the security situation in the region, noting that crew and passenger safety remains the main priority. Conditions shift fast down there, so the airline plans to monitor things closely with government agencies and aviation authorities.

If you're booked on this flight, don't rely entirely on third-party aggregators. Delta's urging travelers to check delta.com or the Fly Delta app for real-time schedule changes and security advisories before you head out to JFK.