Update 3: NYC – TLV, the $652 fares are “basically” all sold out, though there are still some $652 fares still available most of the “cheap” fares are now in the $788 range.
Chicago to TLV is still available for $644 on Delta as well as LA to TLV for $718 on United. You can get to Chicago from NYC for just 7,500 British Airways Avios Points. BA Avios can be transferred from American Express reward points or from Chase UR points if you have a Chase Sapphire or INK credit card.
On your return, if you do not want to continue on to Chicago or LA, you can simply leave the airport at JFK or EWR. You will be able to pick up your luggage at JFK or EWR being that everyone arriving in the US before continuing on to their domestic destination, needs to take their luggage and go through customs. You can simply leave the airport at that point.
Update 2: From Los Angeles to Tel Aviv same dates are available on United with a stop in Newark for just $718 round trip! On KLM and Lufthansa for just $753!
Update: From Chicago ORD to TLV it’s pricing at just $644 on United or Air Canada! Only stop-over is in Newark with United or Toronto with Air Canada! Dates available are November 2013 – March 2014 including December! Plus you’ll earn mileage on these tickets. ——————————————————–
NYC – TLV or round trip for just $651.57!
These flights are bookable on Expedia
Flying on Turkish Airways, Sale runs from November 2013 – Mar 2014 Excluding departures in December (Return is fine in December) . Many dates available. Some dates the cheaper fares are sold out already and it’s pricing at $788, still a pretty decent deal! If you don’t find this $652 fare right away, try different dates.
Stop-over in turkey is aprox. only 1 hour.
Chanuka (November 17, 26) is currently available!
There is no mileage earning on this super cheap deal.
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Don’t forget to book this flight on Your Chase Sapphire credit card, for 2.14 points or your Amex Gold for 3x points.