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R8 122+ Cheap flights to Long Island

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— JFK
Mar 12 — Mar 191
1 adult
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 10 February 2026.

Mon 23/322:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 7/49:35
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2R12 781
Wed 25/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 13/422:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R12 797
Thu 26/223:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/322:10
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R12 813
Fri 13/29:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/222:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/2R12 845
Thu 26/312:05
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Kenya Airways
Fri 10/413:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R12 861
Mon 16/219:20
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/20:20
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2R12 877
Tue 8/921:15
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 05m
British Airways
Wed 16/923:45
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops27h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 8/2R12 877
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 19/315:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/2R12 893
Tue 24/212:05
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Kenya Airways
Fri 27/213:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2R12 908
Wed 18/222:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 23/218:25
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2R12 924
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 16/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/2R12 940
Tue 24/222:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 35m
British Airways
Tue 3/38:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 10/2R12 956

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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 10 February 2026.

Return from

R12 781

One-way from

R8 170

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R13 626
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 23/3-7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

23:00-20:10

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

R12 797

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-21:12

2 stops29h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 13/4

18:00-9:25

2 stops33h 25m

R13 036

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

22:00-13:50

1 stop22h 50m

Newark

Thu 5/3

21:35-10:25

1 stop29h 50m

R13 180

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

22:00-12:35

1 stop21h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

21:05-7:35

1 stop28h 30m

R13 180

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

22:00-14:50

1 stop22h 50m

Newark

Wed 18/3

19:30-10:25

1 stop32h 55m

R13 212

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:35-23:05

1 stop33h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R13 212

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-18:15

1 stop26h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/4

20:55-7:00

1 stop28h 05m

R13 212

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-18:15

1 stop26h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R13 212

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:35-20:35

1 stop31h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

19:30-7:00

1 stop29h 30m

R13 212

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-20:35

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

17:05-8:50

2 stops33h 45m

R13 403

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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 21 hours 15 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 R12 155
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R13 484
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R12 265
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 888

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Long Island?

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

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 10 February 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
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 514 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
9 269 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
291 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
7 724 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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 R9 757, however they can be found for as little as R9 326.

  • 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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