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R8 448+ Cheap flights to Long Island

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— JFK
Aug 24 — Aug 311
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 25 July 2026.

Thu 10/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/7R14 760
Wed 9/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 16/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/7R14 776
Thu 5/119:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/7R14 793
Tue 8/1212:05
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Kenya Airways
Thu 31/1213:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/7R14 810
Sun 20/1219:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
British Airways
Mon 4/121:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 24/7R14 827
Tue 4/817:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/813:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/7R14 861
Sun 18/101:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/7R14 894
Wed 23/1219:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop27h 25m
British Airways
Sat 9/18:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 21/7R14 911
Tue 20/1012:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/7R14 928
Mon 7/99:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 20/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7R15 029
Tue 8/920:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 15/912:59
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/7R15 046
Thu 13/822:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 20/821:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops33h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/7R15 079

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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 25 July 2026.

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R14 760

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R8 448

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Kenya Airways
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  • 10/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

19:35-12:35

1 stop24h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/1

21:50-10:25

1 stop29h 35m

R14 827

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

20:15-19:40

1 stop29h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/8

8:35-19:40

1 stop29h 05m

R15 063

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

20:15-19:58

2 stops29h 43m

Newark

Mon 28/9

12:00-19:40

1 stop25h 40m

R15 130

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

20:15-23:26

2 stops33h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/10

16:00-19:40

1 stop21h 40m

R15 147

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

21:55-23:33

2 stops31h 38m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/10

17:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

R16 039

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

22:00-7:45

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

Mon 12/10

21:25-18:30

Nonstop15h 05m

R16 325

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

23:15-17:19

1 stop24h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/8

16:40-21:20

1 stop22h 40m

R16 426

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

14:30-8:55

1 stop24h 25m

Newark

Thu 20/8

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

R16 560

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

23:15-17:07

1 stop23h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/10

13:10-19:40

1 stop24h 30m

R16 964

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

23:15-23:42

2 stops30h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/8

9:25-19:40

2 stops28h 15m

R17 149

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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 32 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 United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 799
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R5 942
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R15 380
Emirates
Emirates
From R16 542

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Long Island?

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

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

The best time to book flights to Long Island is 81 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 25 July 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
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 034 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
312 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 132 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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, Virgin Atlantic 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 R3 952, however they can be found for as little as R2 774.

  • 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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