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

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San Jose to Buffalo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,288 mi 4h 9m nonstop +3h ahead 26 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, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KAI KAI 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DAL ~6h 0m SUS ~6h 11m DCA ~7h 12m BED ~7h 20m BNA ~7h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
615
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
BUF → SJC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 4h 9m.
Facts

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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections26 hubs
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/Detroit
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 approximately 4h 9m. The route covers 2,288 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: KAI.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJC to BUF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SUS, DCA, BED, BNA, IAD, BOS, JAX, HOU, EWR, MCO, PBI, BCT, OPF, SRQ, APF, FLL, MIA, DFW, DEN, ORD, LAS, BWI, MDW, ATL and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
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) are connected by nonstop service from KAI. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.