One reason for the change is that traditional airlines have been slashing expenses and are returning to profitability, enabling them to better compete with their low-cost rivals. The only reasonable way to get to Israel, unless you happen to be living in Jordan, is by plane, there is a boat from Greece to Haifa that runs during the warm seasons, that's strictly for backpackers who are out for a new experience. Our main interest here is how to you get from the United States to Israel by plane, what does it cost, and what special travel tips you need to know. The second method of getting cheap flights to Israel also involves travel agents, but going for the last minute wholesale tickets, within a week or so of departure.