R8 675+ 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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JFK
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Long Island in 2026

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 9 January 2026.

Return from

R13 260

One-way from

R8 675

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 074
2/2-8/2
  • 2/2-8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 79h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
27/1
  • 27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R553 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R130 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Mon 2/219:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/20:20EWR - JNB
2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 260
Mon 9/319:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/32:35EWR - JNB
2 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 293
Thu 26/222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/322:45JFK - JNB
1 stop26h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R13 310
Fri 23/123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 326
Tue 27/119:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/20:15EWR - JNB
2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 343
Mon 14/919:25JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/1018:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 343
Thu 26/222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/318:20JFK - JNB
2 stops31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R13 359
Tue 3/219:10JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/20:25EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 376
Tue 17/322:00JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/419:20JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R13 376
Fri 20/39:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 30/315:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1R13 409
Fri 16/122:00JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/121:50JFK - JNB
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 458
Fri 23/119:35JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/217:45EWR - JNB
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 491

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

21:15-14:25

1 stop23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/5

20:55-7:00

1 stop28h 05m

R13 574

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

21:15-17:35

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R13 574

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

21:15-14:25

1 stop23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R13 574

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:25-11:05

1 stop21h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

20:55-7:00

1 stop28h 05m

R13 574

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

19:35-14:20

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

21:35-7:35

1 stop27h 00m

R13 656

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-18:30

2 stops28h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

12:32-19:00

1 stop23h 28m

R13 772

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-22:55

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

16:59-8:25

2 stops32h 26m

R13 788

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

22:00-19:30

1 stop28h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/2

8:30-19:00

1 stop27h 30m

R13 821

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-18:43

2 stops27h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

18:00-8:25

1 stop31h 25m

R13 887

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-20:27

2 stops29h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

19:00-8:35

1 stop31h 35m

R13 887

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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 21 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 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 9 January 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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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 R22 979, however they can be found for as little as R19 861.

  • 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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