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

SJC Airport Page →
2,288 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1m 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
DEN Denver 6h 21m ACCMUA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 38m F9LXJWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Buffalo flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 47m AFAMCI → B6 Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 6h 50m EJALXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
PHX Phoenix 7h AAASBA → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Buffalo flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 1m WN → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 7h 11m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 54m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 58m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
DAL Dallas 8h 20m EJAWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,288 mi 3h 58m nonstop +3h ahead

SJC–BUF had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,288 miles in 3h 58m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SJC–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KAI KAI 0 – – 78% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
CPS ~6h 13m DEN ~6h 21m LAS ~6h 38m LAX ~6h 47m MDW ~6h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
596
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
SJC → BUF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
63%
Return
BUF → SJC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → BUF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,288 mi / 3,682 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 58m gate to gate.
Facts

SJC–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance2,288 mi / 3,682 km
Flight time3h 58m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 3h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 2,288 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SJC to BUF. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 58m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Los Angeles.
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from BUF to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SJC to BUF

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SJC to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to BUF is about 3 hours 58 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 Denver, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.