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

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San Jose to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,288 mi 4h 9m nonstop +3h ahead 60 1-stop hubs

SJC–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KAI leads the route. The flight covers 2,288 miles in approximately 4h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KAI KAI 0 83%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
774
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.

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 4h 9m.

SJC–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance2,288 mi / 3,682 km
Flight time4h 9m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m

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 approximately 4h 9m. The route covers 2,288 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: KAI.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, LVK, MKE, CPS, IND, PWK, UES, EGE, SCF, PIT, CLE, BUR, YYZ, SUS, BNA, TEB, LGB, MSY, DCA, HOU, IAD, HPN, BED, PHL, CLT, RDU, AHN, LGA, JAX, FRG, MHT, EWR, ISM, BOS, MCO, BCT, VRB, SUA, SRQ, PBI, PIE, FLL, EYW, OPF, MIA, PDX, APF, PLS, STT, ORD, BWI, LAX, DTW, ATL, MDW, PHX, DFW, LAS, DEN and RIC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from KAI.

SJC to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to BUF ranges from 4 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,288 miles (3,682 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.