Two Deals to Tel Aviv at Up to 60% Off

Fares to Tel Aviv from the U.S. and Canada are about $3,300 to $3,700 for advance-purchase Business Class, not unusually expensive. However, using miles might be smarter given that two major carriers, Air Canada and El Al, have good mileage award availability to Tel Aviv over the next 11 months in Business Class.

Miles & Points Math

Air Canada: Charges 165,000 miles. Transfer partners are Amex Rewards and Starwood (135,000 points with Starwood transfer bonus).