Cheap Flights to Long Island from CA $276

Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) is the only airport that serves Long Island.

Long Island is serviced by 15 air carriers from at least 28 airports across the globe.

Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet fly the most frequently to Long Island. The majority of flights come in from Toronto, with Air Canada offering the most services on this route.

Flying to a new place is much simpler when there aren't any stopovers to slow you down. If you're off to Long Island, the good news is that there are roughly 313 direct flights operating each week.

The most popular flights to Long Island depart from Toronto, Montreal and St. John's airports.

Where you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to see. From Toronto to Long Island, the average flight time is 2 hours and 12 minutes. From Montreal it's around 1 hour and 39 minutes, and from St. John's it's 2 hours and 14 minutes.

We all know those travellers who somehow manage to nab extremely cheap fares whenever they fly. Eager to know how to do it for your Long Island vacation? Don't leave it until the last moment to secure your flight. Another terrific way to get an unbeatable deal is to compare all options. If where you're headed has multiple airports, be sure to look into the cost of flying into a less busy terminal. Last but not least, be ready to secure your seat quickly if you stumble on a real bargain. It might not stick around for long. With a bit of knowledge and some luck, the ideal fare will be yours.

We've got the lowdown on how to make your flight as stress-free as possible. Follow our tips and tricks and you'll be breezing through airport security and discovering Long Island in next to no time. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The secret to having a worry-free flight experience is to pack in advance. So, let's start with the basics: passport, official ID, credit cards and important medications. Next, bring items that'll help keep you occupied, like your laptop or a thrilling novel. It's also a wise idea to bring your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earphones. And of course, don't forget to squeeze in toiletry items like a toothbrush, facial wipes and a fresh change of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Pack all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked luggage. Any liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) will be confiscated. Pointed or sharp objects, like your beloved Swiss Army knife, and dangerous products which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosols and strong acids, are also prohibited.

What to wear on a flight:

• Your goal here is to be as comfortable as you can. Go for flat, closed-toe shoes, dress in loose, natural-fibre clothing and remember to take a sweater in case you get cold in the cabin.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can pose a risk on long-distance flights. It's the result of blood clots forming due to inactivity and poor circulation, so do some gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression socks.

The answer is simple — be organized. We've put together some handy tips and tricks for an easy trip through security. Watch out Long Island, here you come:

• Be sure to keep your boarding pass and ID within easy reach. They're the first things you'll be asked to show at security.
• Next up is the X-ray machine. Remove anything on you that is likely to set off the alarm. This includes things like earphones or headphones, as well as heavy coats or jackets. They'll all need to go on the X-ray conveyor belt.
• All your electronics, including your phone and laptop, must also be scanned separately.
• Remove gels and liquids from your carry-on luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray machine separately. Each product should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit inside a single quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
• Choosing your footwear wisely can save you several precious minutes. Hiking boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Lightweight sneakers usually aren't.
• Sharp items like knives are prohibited in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them safely away in your checked baggage.