R8 591+ 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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JFK
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Long Island in 2025

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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 23 December 2025.

Sun 21/1219:35JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 17/123:20JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/12R13 488
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Sat 17/117:05JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/12R13 956
Mon 22/1223:50JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Sun 8/221:30JFK - JNB
2 stops31h 40mDelta
Deal found 21/12R14 123
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - EWR
2 stops32h 27mDelta
Sat 17/113:00EWR - JNB
2 stops36h 50mDelta
Deal found 20/12R14 274
Wed 24/1221:55JNB - EWR
1 stop25h 13mDelta
Tue 13/120:30EWR - JNB
2 stops42h 35mDelta
Deal found 21/12R14 290
Tue 23/1219:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Wed 14/115:40EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 25mDelta
Deal found 21/12R14 357
Thu 25/1223:59JNB - EWR
2 stops46h 20mDelta
Wed 14/18:35EWR - JNB
2 stops30h 30mDelta
Deal found 21/12R14 457
Mon 29/1219:35JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1218:50JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/12R14 474
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - EWR
1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways
Fri 16/117:45EWR - JNB
2 stops54h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/12R14 491
Tue 23/1219:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Sat 17/117:05EWR - JNB
1 stop36h 05mDelta
Deal found 21/12R14 558
Wed 24/1219:20JNB - EWR
2 stops33h 09mKLM
Wed 14/115:40EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 25mKLM
Deal found 21/12R14 591
Thu 25/1219:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Fri 16/120:30EWR - JNB
2 stops56h 40mDelta
Deal found 21/12R14 658

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Find the latest flights to Long Island in 2025, 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 23 December 2025.

Return from

R13 421

One-way from

R8 591

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 563
10/3-16/3
  • 10/3-16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 79h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R479 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R132 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

22:00-12:35

1 stop21h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

18:15-10:25

1 stop33h 10m

R13 789

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-19:45

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/3

17:05-8:50

2 stops33h 45m

R13 939

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-19:30

1 stop28h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

17:05-8:50

2 stops32h 45m

R13 956

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-15:59

1 stop24h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/2

16:40-19:00

1 stop19h 20m

R13 973

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-18:40

2 stops27h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

20:01-8:35

1 stop30h 34m

R14 040

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-18:27

2 stops27h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 13/2

14:59-19:00

1 stop21h 01m

R14 073

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-19:44

2 stops28h 44m

Newark

Fri 20/2

14:30-19:00

1 stop21h 30m

R14 090

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-18:43

2 stops28h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

6:00-19:00

1 stop30h 00m

R14 090

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

22:00-17:20

2 stops25h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 17/3

18:30-19:00

1 stop18h 30m

R14 090

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-17:25

2 stops26h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 20/2

17:00-19:00

1 stop19h 00m

R14 090

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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 37 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Long Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Long Island. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Long Island should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Long Island?

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

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 23 December 2025.
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.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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 R23 286, however they can be found for as little as R1 592.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Long Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Long Island, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 35 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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