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R8 881+ Cheap flights to Long Island

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— JFK
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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 20 May 2026.

Wed 16/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 4/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/5R14 945
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R14 979
Mon 13/79:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/5R15 012
Sun 13/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 6/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/5R15 029
Mon 14/129:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R15 045
Thu 3/912:40
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/922:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R15 079
Sun 14/612:40
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/622:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R15 095
Fri 22/519:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/61:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R15 112
Sun 17/519:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/51:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R15 129
Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/622:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/5R15 145
Mon 20/79:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 1/822:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/5R15 179
Tue 3/1119:35
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop31h 00m
British Airways
Tue 17/1121:35
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 16/5R16 078

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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 20 May 2026.

Return from

R14 945

One-way from

R8 881

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

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Average price

R15 662
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/9-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

12:40-22:05

1 stop39h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

11:20-8:55

1 stop39h 35m

R17 778

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

20:25-22:22

2 stops31h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 16/6

20:30-8:45

2 stops30h 15m

R18 128

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

18:50-14:45

1 stop25h 55m

Newark

Tue 18/8

15:10-21:20

2 stops24h 10m

R18 311

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

20:25-16:30

2 stops26h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 15/6

15:00-22:25

2 stops25h 25m

R18 361

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

20:55-9:00

1 stop42h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

22:00-4:00

1 stop24h 00m

R18 511

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:20-14:40

2 stops25h 20m

Newark

Tue 16/6

21:45-9:20

1 stop29h 35m

R18 761

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/7

11:20-16:15

1 stop22h 55m

R18 877

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

13:30-14:25

1 stop30h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/6

22:20-16:15

2 stops35h 55m

R18 877

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 25/6

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 911

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:50-22:05

1 stop32h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/7

11:20-4:00

1 stop34h 40m

R18 927

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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.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 596
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R12 122
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 132
KLM
KLM
From R13 669

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Long Island?

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

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).

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.

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 20 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
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 574 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
9 738 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
7 988 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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, Emirates 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 277, however they can be found for as little as R5 262.

  • 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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