Buffalo to Jacksonville flights
Jacksonville lies 1,418 km (881 mi) south of Buffalo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Buffalo | Jacksonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 258,071 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | BUF, 13 km out | JAX, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | 14201–14280 | 32099–32277 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Buffalo
Buffalo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,829 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 91 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 25 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 41 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 92 km).
Arriving in Jacksonville
Jacksonville is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST, 51 km), Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville International Airport | JAX | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,000 ft | 30 ft |
| Northeast Florida Regional Airport (regional) | UST | 51 km (32 mi) | 12,000 ft | 10 ft |
| Gainesville Regional Airport (regional) | GNV | 93 km (58 mi) | 7,504 ft | 152 ft |
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Staying in Jacksonville
Our booking partner lists 435 places to stay in Jacksonville. Of the 314 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (166), and 7 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 73,801 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jacksonville from Buffalo?
1,418 km (881 mi) in a straight line, south of Buffalo.
How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Jacksonville by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buffalo and Jacksonville?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Buffalo to Jacksonville flights?
Typically Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX); Jacksonville also has UST, GNV.
Where can I stay in Jacksonville?
Our booking partner lists 435 places to stay in Jacksonville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.