How long is the flight from South Africa to Long Island?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Long Island, then you can expect flight times to average 17h 55m and 20h 10m, respectively.

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 19

JNB

24h 30m

2 stops

EWR

Apr 29

EWR

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R13 134

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 23

JNB

27h 40m

2 stops

EWR

Feb 7

EWR

33h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R13 252

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 19

JNB

26h 35m

1 stop

EWR

Jan 25

EWR

52h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R13 523

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Etihad Airways

Feb 1

JNB

30h 10m

1 stop

JFK

Feb 6

JFK

34h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R13 573

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 3

JNB

34h 20m

1 stop

EWR

Mar 18

EWR

27h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R13 658

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 2

JNB

26h 35m

1 stop

EWR

Feb 8

EWR

52h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R13 675

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 25

JNB

22h 25m

1 stop

JFK

Feb 1

JFK

31h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R13 692

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Kenya Airways

Dec 25

JNB

20h 35m

1 stop

JFK

Jan 10

JFK

27h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R13 725

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British Airways

Jan 25

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

JFK

Feb 1

JFK

29h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R13 810

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Etihad Airways

Jan 21

JNB

30h 10m

1 stop

JFK

Jan 26

JFK

27h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R13 827

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British Airways

Jan 23

JNB

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK

Feb 7

JFK

19h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R13 877

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 27

JNB

34h 25m

1 stop

EWR

Apr 13

EWR

27h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R13 894

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14:30 - 9:00

JNB

EWR

24h 30m2 stops

10:55 - 13:05

EWR

JNB

20h 10m1 stop

R13 134Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Apr 29

19:35 - 16:15

JNB

EWR

27h 40m2 stops

17:45 - 10:25

EWR

JNB

33h 40m2 stops

R13 252Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 7

1:35 - 6:35

JNB

JFK

36h 00m1 stop

13:45 - 0:25

JFK

JNB

27h 40m1 stop

R13 658Kenya Airways

Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 10

12:05 - 7:35

JNB

JFK

25h 30m1 stop

13:45 - 15:50

JFK

JNB

20h 05m1 stop

R13 675Kenya Airways

Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Apr 29

21:15 - 16:10

JNB

JFK

24h 55m1 stop

7:50 - 9:25

JFK

JNB

19h 35m1 stop

R13 759British Airways

Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 9

22:00 - 16:00

JNB

JFK

25h 00m1 stop

19:10 - 7:35

JFK

JNB

29h 25m1 stop

R13 810British Airways

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

23:50 - 19:40

JNB

JFK

26h 50m1 stop

15:20 - 19:00

JFK

JNB

20h 40m1 stop

R13 861Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 17

22:00 - 20:30

JNB

LGA

29h 30m2 stops

15:00 - 19:00

LGA

JNB

21h 00m1 stop

R14 080Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31

19:10 - 18:55

DUR

JFK

30h 45m2 stops

10:40 - 17:10

JFK

DUR

23h 30m1 stop

R19 591Emirates

Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31

19:10 - 18:55

DUR

JFK

30h 45m2 stops

10:40 - 17:10

JFK

DUR

23h 30m1 stop

R19 726Emirates

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

Newark

Wed 29/4

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

R13 134

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:35-16:15

2 stops27h 40m

Newark

Sat 7/2

17:45-10:25

2 stops33h 40m

R13 252

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

1:35-6:35

1 stop36h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/1

13:45-0:25

1 stop27h 40m

R13 658

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

12:05-7:35

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/4

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R13 675

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

21:15-16:10

1 stop24h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R13 759

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-16:00

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

19:10-7:35

1 stop29h 25m

R13 810

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

23:50-19:40

1 stop26h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

15:20-19:00

1 stop20h 40m

R13 861

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

22:00-20:30

2 stops29h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 31/1

15:00-19:00

1 stop21h 00m

R14 080

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 24/1

19:10-18:55

2 stops30h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

10:40-17:10

1 stop23h 30m

R19 591

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/1

19:10-18:55

2 stops30h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

10:40-17:10

1 stop23h 30m

R19 726

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Long Island flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Long Island?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Long Island from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R17 932. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to Long Island for around R23 518.

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Summary info about Long Island flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R9 009
Best Round-Trip Price	R13 134
Fastest flight time	27h 40m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Long Island from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 009 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Long Island from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 134 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Newark).

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The fastest flight to Long Island from South Africa takes 27h 40m (Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Long Island, with a 8% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Long Island

Which airlines fly to Long Island?

Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Long Island according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Long Island. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Long Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Long Island?

If your travel plans are flexible and you’re looking to save money on flights to Long Island, then be sure to book your departure on a Tuesday. Flying out on a Tuesday, as well as a Monday, is your best option. Departing on a Friday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to Long Island.

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As of December 2025, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights to Long Island.

How old do you have to be to fly to Long Island?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Long Island.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Long Island?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Long Island may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Long Island. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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