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R8 227+ Cheap flights to Long Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 18 heinäkuu 2026.

su 20/1219:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
British Airways
ma 4/121:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 16/7R14 542
pe 25/91:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
pe 2/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/7R14 591
su 27/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
pe 2/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/7R14 641
ti 8/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
ke 30/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/7R14 657
la 12/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
su 20/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/7R14 723
ma 3/820:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
ti 11/88:35
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/7R14 740
ma 28/920:15
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops31h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
ma 5/1015:30
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/7R14 839
ti 21/720:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
ti 28/78:40
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/7R14 855
su 18/1021:55
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
su 25/1023:15
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/7R14 872
ti 6/1020:15
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops32h 32m
Virgin Atlantic
ti 13/108:35
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/7R14 938
ti 6/1020:15
JNB
-
LGA
2 stops33h 12m
Virgin Atlantic
ti 13/1018:00
LGA
-
JNB
1 stop19h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/7R14 938
pe 25/98:20
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
ma 5/1022:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7R15 053

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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 18 heinäkuu 2026.

Return from

R14 542

One-way from

R8 227

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 949
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 20/12-4/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 320 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R130 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 23/12

19:35-16:00

1 stop27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

la 2/1

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R15 663

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 2/10

21:55-17:59

1 stop26h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ma 12/10

15:30-19:40

1 stop22h 10m

R15 679

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 2/10

21:55-12:36

1 stop20h 41m

New York LaGuardia

ma 12/10

14:50-19:40

2 stops22h 50m

R15 679

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 5/9

9:45-16:00

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

to 10/9

15:45-8:15

1 stop34h 30m

R16 405

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 4/9

23:15-17:07

1 stop23h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

to 17/9

15:30-19:40

1 stop22h 10m

R16 636

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 2/9

23:15-16:30

2 stops23h 15m

New York LaGuardia

ma 21/9

18:00-19:40

1 stop19h 40m

R16 801

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 2/10

21:15-16:15

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ma 12/10

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R16 834

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 20/12

22:00-7:25

Nonstop16h 25m

Newark

ma 4/1

20:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

R16 933

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 28/9

19:00-18:35

2 stops29h 35m

Newark

to 15/10

21:25-18:30

Nonstop15h 05m

R17 031

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 3/8

23:15-22:00

2 stops28h 45m

Newark

ti 25/8

23:55-10:20

1 stop28h 25m

R17 064

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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 19 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 498
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R5 821
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R15 067
Emirates
Emirates
From R16 206

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 18 heinäkuu 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
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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
3 629 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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
693 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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
10 005 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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
311 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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
8 124 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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 871, however they can be found for as little as R2 717.

  • 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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