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R8 157+ Cheap flights to Long Island

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— JFK
Mar 24 — Mar 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 22 February 2026.

Tue 19/519:25
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 40m
American Airlines
Fri 29/517:35
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/2R12 644
Wed 1/49:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/415:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 836
Wed 25/223:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/322:10
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R12 852
Mon 6/421:55
JNB
-
LGA
1 stop26h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 13/415:00
LGA
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/2R12 852
Sun 26/417:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 4/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/2R12 868
Mon 2/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/322:10
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R12 916
Mon 8/619:25
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
British Airways
Mon 15/622:40
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 21/2R12 932
Wed 15/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R12 948
Mon 7/921:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 10/1019:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/2R12 948
Thu 3/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 964
Thu 3/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 14/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/2R12 980
Mon 27/419:25
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
British Airways
Mon 4/519:30
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 012

Find flight deals to Long Island

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 22 February 2026.

Return from

R12 644

One-way from

R8 157

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R13 734
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/5-29/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

22:50-19:45

2 stops26h 55m

Newark

Tue 21/4

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

R12 948

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

23:00-20:10

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

R13 221

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-20:35

1 stop28h 35m

Newark

Sun 15/3

22:35-10:25

1 stop29h 50m

R13 237

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:25-22:25

2 stops32h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

8:00-19:40

1 stop29h 40m

R13 413

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:25-15:30

2 stops25h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/5

18:00-19:40

1 stop19h 40m

R13 413

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-13:15

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

17:05-8:50

2 stops33h 45m

R13 445

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

22:00-20:35

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/4

20:15-8:50

1 stop30h 35m

R13 493

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

20:25-14:05

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

19:00-8:50

1 stop31h 50m

R13 541

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

20:25-19:15

1 stop28h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

18:30-8:50

1 stop32h 20m

R13 541

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

20:25-14:49

1 stop24h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/6

2:10-11:05

2 stops26h 55m

R13 621

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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 34 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 207
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R13 775
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R12 314
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 204

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 Kenya Airways.

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 22 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
3 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 528 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
679 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
9 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
293 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 757 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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 R11 444, however they can be found for as little as R8 802.

  • 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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