Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to San Jose?

Flights from Buffalo to San Jose usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to San Jose?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to San Jose: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to San Jose pass through?

One-stop flights from Buffalo to San Jose most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 48% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to San Jose?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Buffalo to San Jose. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $736, a difference of $318. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Buffalo to San Jose?

A nonstop flight from Buffalo to San Jose takes 00m, covering 2,286 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to San Jose?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Buffalo to San Jose changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $311 to $2,285. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Buffalo to San Jose looking right now?

One-way fares from Buffalo to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to San Jose?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 58m, compared with 7h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 07m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

What is the time difference between Buffalo and San Jose?

San Jose is 3 hours behind Buffalo (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Fox • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to San Jose flight?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to San Jose range from $388 to $617, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to San Jose?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to San Jose typically range from $388 to $617. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $311, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to San Jose?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to San Jose. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 57% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Buffalo to San Jose?

Delta ($311) and Southwest ($331) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Buffalo to San Jose according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Buffalo to San Jose?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Buffalo to San Jose route. 48% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Buffalo to San Jose?

Flights via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $282. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Buffalo to San Jose which airport offers the shortest layover?

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) had the shortest average connection time for Buffalo to San Jose layovers at 3h 42m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $282 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 6h 58m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to San Jose

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

6:00 am - 11:55 amBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

8h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:30 pm - 11:05 amSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

9h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$311Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12

12:11 pm - 7:12 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

10h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:05 pm - 12:04 amSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$311Delta

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

9:15 am - 4:07 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

9h 52m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

10:30 pm - 11:05 amSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

9h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$316Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

10:00 am - 10:13 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

15h 13m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:05 pm - 12:04 amSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$316Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12

10:00 am - 10:13 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

15h 13m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:05 pm - 12:04 amSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$316Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12

6:10 am - 3:32 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

12h 22m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

6:20 am - 9:25 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

12h 05m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul New York LaGuardia

$321Delta

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

9:15 am - 5:23 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

11h 08m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

8:56 pm - 11:05 amSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

11h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$321Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

6:10 am - 2:14 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

11h 04m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

6:08 pm - 8:34 amSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

11h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$321Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

2:45 pm - 10:00 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

10h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

9:00 am - 8:50 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

8h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$331Southwest

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

2:00 pm - 6:30 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:40 am - 8:50 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

10h 10m2 stops Portland Denver Intl

$336Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from Buffalo to San Jose

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 11:47 amBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

8h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:57 pm - 11:06 amSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

17h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$615Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 11:47 amBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

8h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:00 pm - 11:59 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$621Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 2:13 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

11h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

4:19 pm - 11:06 amSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

15h 47m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$621Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 11:47 amBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

8h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 11:59 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

13h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$695Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

7:10 pm - 11:55 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

7h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 4:00 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

7h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$701Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

7:10 pm - 11:55 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

7h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

9:00 am - 8:50 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

8h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$701Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

8:50 am - 3:08 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

9h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

6:30 am - 10:59 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

13h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$706United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

11:00 am - 6:30 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

10h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

9:05 am - 8:55 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

8h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway

$711Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

4:55 pm - 11:55 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

10h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:45 am - 8:55 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

8h 10m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

$711Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

6:00 am - 10:59 pmBUF Buffalo-SJC San Jose

19h 59m3 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 10:59 pmSJC San Jose-BUF Buffalo

13h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$975United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to San Jose? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Buffalo to San Jose departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to San Jose?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to San Jose. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 57% higher.

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Cheapest flight	$156

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to San Jose?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to San Jose:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Buffalo to San Jose?
A nonstop flight from Buffalo to San Jose takes 00m, covering 2,286 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to San Jose?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to San Jose flight?
Round-trip flights from Buffalo to San Jose range from $388 to $617, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Buffalo to San Jose changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $311 to $2,285. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Buffalo to San Jose looking right now?
One-way fares from Buffalo to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?
San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to San Jose?
Flights from Buffalo to San Jose usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to San Jose pass through?
One-stop flights from Buffalo to San Jose most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to San Jose?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Buffalo to San Jose. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $736, a difference of $318.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to San Jose?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 58m, compared with 7h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 07m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
What is the time difference between Buffalo and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Buffalo (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Jose?
Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $418, about $318 less than Monday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to San Jose trip for April. Fares historically average $381 round-trip in that month - typically $359 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
• Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
• Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

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