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R8 564+ Cheap flights to Long Island

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— JFK
Jun 25 — Jul 21
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 26 May 2026.

Tue 27/1019:35
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/117:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5R14 713
Mon 22/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/622:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/5R14 811
Sat 18/79:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/5R14 958
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 27/622:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/5R15 023
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/622:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/5R15 039
Mon 13/79:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/5R15 072
Wed 18/119:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/5R15 121
Mon 14/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 14/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/5R15 154
Tue 26/517:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 30/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/5R15 170
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/822:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/5R15 186
Thu 8/1017:50
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 1/120:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/5R15 203
Thu 22/1017:50
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/111:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/5R15 431

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 26 May 2026.

Return from

R14 713

One-way from

R8 564

Popular in

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Average price

R15 349
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 27/10-15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Long Island
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

9:50-16:00

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/8

22:20-8:20

1 stop28h 00m

R14 958

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

20:25-22:55

2 stops32h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/6

12:59-22:25

2 stops27h 26m

R16 312

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

12:40-8:50

1 stop26h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 19/6

11:20-4:00

1 stop34h 40m

R16 377

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

19:35-13:55

2 stops25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/11

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R16 540

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

20:15-15:17

2 stops25h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 13/9

11:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

R16 915

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

20:55-15:10

1 stop24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

22:00-4:00

1 stop24h 00m

R18 073

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

17:25-8:45

2 stops33h 20m

R18 171

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

9:25-9:00

3 stops29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/11

10:20-15:25

1 stop22h 05m

R18 612

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

9:25-8:50

3 stops29h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/9

22:00-4:00

1 stop24h 00m

R18 759

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

19:00-7:52

2 stops42h 52m

Newark

Tue 21/7

21:25-18:30

Nonstop15h 05m

R18 971

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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 56 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.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 336
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R11 868
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 878
KLM
KLM
From R13 382

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Long Island?

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

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 80 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 26 May 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
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 749 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
303 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 005 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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, Emirates 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 R21 786, however they can be found for as little as R19 398.

  • 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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