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R8 809+ Cheap flights to Long Island

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— JFK
Jun 7 — Jun 141
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Long Island in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Long Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Long Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 May 2026.

Mon 14/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 14/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/5R14 469
Mon 3/89:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/915:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R14 600
Wed 5/89:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 18/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5R14 616
Mon 22/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/5R14 682
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5R14 715
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R14 747
Mon 5/1017:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Fri 23/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R14 764
Tue 6/1017:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Fri 23/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R14 780
Fri 8/522:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1022:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5R14 797
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 30/622:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5R14 813
Thu 24/918:55
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Air Europa
Thu 15/1022:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 45m
Air Europa
Deal found 4/5R14 846
Tue 3/1119:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop35h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/110:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5R14 977

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Find the latest flights to Long Island in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2026.

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R14 600

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R8 809

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R15 207
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/8-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:50-22:30

1 stop32h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

1:20-10:30

1 stop27h 10m

R15 535

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:25-14:25

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/6

21:40-7:00

1 stop27h 20m

R16 306

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

19:50-22:30

1 stop32h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/6

1:20-10:30

1 stop27h 10m

R17 028

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

20:55-15:10

1 stop24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

22:00-4:00

1 stop24h 00m

R18 176

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

9:50-16:00

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/8

13:20-8:20

2 stops37h 00m

R18 373

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

22:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

R18 570

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/6

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 570

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/6

23:00-10:15

1 stop29h 15m

R18 602

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

10:05-18:55

2 stops38h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

23:00-5:30

1 stop24h 30m

R19 193

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

19:10-18:55

2 stops53h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/9

11:20-5:30

1 stop36h 10m

R19 193

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Long Island

When is the best time to book a flight to Long Island?

The best time to book flights to Long Island is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Long Island?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Long Island takes 20 hours 18 minutes. Flights to Long Island from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Long Island?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Long Island are Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Kenya Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 374
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R12 477
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 346
KLM
KLM
From R13 458

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Long Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Long Island are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Long Island by month

Plan your trip to Long Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Long Island ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Long Island when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in Long Island by month

Plan your trip to Long Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Long Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Long Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Long Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Long Island. Reviews last updated 8 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
305 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 954 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

FAQs about flying to Long Island

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Long Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Long Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Long Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Long Island.

  • How much is a return flight to Long Island?

    A return flight to Long Island will typically cost around R9 134, however they can be found for as little as R5 180.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Long Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Long Island, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does New York John F Kennedy Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New York John F Kennedy Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. New York John F Kennedy Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. TWA Hotel At JFK Airport is the closest property to New York John F Kennedy Intl (0,0 km away from New York John F Kennedy Intl).

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