Buffalo to San Jose (BUF–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,288 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 58s ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 55m WN → LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to San Jose flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 8m WN → F9JREWN Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 20m WN → AAASEJA Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver 7h 24m UAWN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago 7h 35m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 35m WN → RKJWN Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose flights
BNA Nashville 7h 40m WN → UDWN Nashville (BNA) to San Jose flights
DAL Dallas 7h 44m WN → CPJEJAWN Dallas (DAL) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 8m AAQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 23m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,288 mi 4h 54m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and SJC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
MDW ~6h 55m LAS ~7h 8m PHX ~7h 20m DEN ~7h 24m ORD ~7h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
589
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → SJC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
69%
Return
SJC → BUF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric BUF→SJC YYZ→SJC
Distance from BUF – 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 4h 54m 4h 30m
Departure OTP 50% –
Toronto (YYZ) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Jose is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,288 mi / 3,682 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 54m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,288 mi / 3,682 km
Flight time4h 54m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take about 4h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 2,288 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from SJC to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUF to SJC

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BUF to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to SJC is about 4 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,288 miles (3,682 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).