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R8 949+ Cheap flights to Long Island

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— JFK
Apr 27 — May 41
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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 28 March 2026.

Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/615:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 826
Wed 20/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R13 877
Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 894
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 911
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/715:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 929
Sun 27/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 946
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 963
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/615:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3R13 997
Wed 22/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 014
Wed 1/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/515:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 031
Thu 10/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/915:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R14 065
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R14 100

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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 28 March 2026.

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R13 826

One-way from

R8 949

Popular in

July

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Average price

R15 195
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/6-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/6

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R14 202

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

9:45-16:00

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

22:20-8:15

1 stop27h 55m

R14 288

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:25-22:51

2 stops32h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/6

18:30-8:25

1 stop31h 55m

R16 376

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

21:15-16:05

2 stops24h 50m

Newark

Mon 11/5

23:55-9:25

2 stops51h 30m

R17 590

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

19:25-12:00

2 stops46h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 21/9

17:45-9:25

2 stops33h 40m

R17 590

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

21:15-13:05

1 stop21h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

23:55-9:25

2 stops27h 30m

R17 727

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 703

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 23/5

11:20-16:15

1 stop22h 55m

R18 703

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 754

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:05-8:50

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/5

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 754

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Long Island

How long is the flight to Long Island?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Long Island takes 20 hours 56 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.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R13 015
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 709
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 921
KLM
KLM
From R14 038

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Long Island?

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

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 28 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines 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
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 500 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
301 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 824 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 R7 113, however they can be found for as little as R6 790.

  • 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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