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Flights from San Jose to Buffalo
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 50m door to door (98 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 50m
San Jose to Buffalo at a glance
Fastest journey5h 50mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from San Jose to Buffalo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SJC Denver (DEN) BUF
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat14:00 SJC17:15 DEN0h 45m connection18:00 DEN22:50 BUFSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Chicago (MDW) BUF
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon06:15 SJC11:59 MDW1h 01m connection13:00 MDW15:09 BUFSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Las Vegas (LAS) BUF
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun17:00 SJC18:14 LAS0h 46m connection19:00 LAS02:02 BUFSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Minneapolis (MSP) BUF
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Sat06:15 SJC11:36 MSP1h 24m connection13:00 MSP15:43 BUFDelta Air Lines
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SJC Dallas (DFW) BUF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue12:45 SJC18:02 DFW1h 13m connection19:15 DFW22:57 BUFAmerican Airlines
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SJC Atlanta (ATL) BUF
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon06:45 SJC14:05 ATL1h 40m connection15:45 ATL17:33 BUFDelta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,669 km2,278 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hBuffalo vs San Jose
- Currency in Buffalo
- USD
- Airports
- SJC → BUF
Flights from San Jose to Buffalo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,669 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (MDW), Las Vegas (LAS) and Minneapolis (MSP). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Buffalo?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.





