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$180+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo (BUF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BUF
May 20 — May 271
Tue 5/20
Tue 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Buffalo

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$180
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$564
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:32 amSJO - BUF
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/229:12 pmBUF - SJO
1 stop15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/241:18 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Tue 9/306:00 amBUF - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/14$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/512:35 pmSJO - BUF
2 stops19h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/95:50 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:35 amSJO - BUF
2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/305:06 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops18h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:45 amSJO - BUF
1 stop11h 20mSouthwest
Wed 6/186:15 amBUF - SJO
2 stops15h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 5/14$565
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:05 amSJO - BUF
3 stops35h 51mAvianca
Fri 6/137:00 amBUF - SJO
2 stops28h 20mAvianca
Deal found 5/15$636
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/44:13 amSJO - BUF
2 stops15h 18mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/96:00 amBUF - SJO
2 stops16h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/14$697
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/317:55 amSJO - BUF
2 stops24h 01mAir Canada
Mon 6/161:57 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops34h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 5/14$1,296

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

11:32 am-8:56 am

1 stop19h 24m

Buffalo

Sun 6/22

9:12 pm-10:36 am

1 stop15h 24m

$269

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

1:00 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop30h 01m

Buffalo

Sun 6/15

7:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops29h 11m

$324

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/30

12:27 pm-11:16 am

2 stops20h 49m

Buffalo

Tue 6/17

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$376

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

8:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Buffalo

Wed 6/18

6:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$565

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

5:05 am-6:56 pm

3 stops35h 51m

Buffalo

Fri 6/13

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops28h 20m

$636

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

1:24 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Buffalo

Wed 6/18

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$982

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

7:55 am-9:56 am

2 stops24h 01m

Buffalo

Mon 6/16

1:57 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops34h 53m

$1,296

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/22

5:30 am-2:12 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$180

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

2:10 pm-11:16 am

1 stop19h 06m

$206

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/21

6:05 pm-7:50 am

2 stops35h 45m

$233

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Buffalo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Buffalo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Costa Rica to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo as you normally would.

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Buffalo. Reviews last updated May 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Costa Rica to Buffalo to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,731 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Buffalo from Costa Rica?

    Most people fly into Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight to Buffalo from Costa Rica. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Buffalo one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Buffalo are United Airlines ($180), American Airlines ($206), and Southwest ($347).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Costa Rica to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Costa Rica to Buffalo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Costa Rica to Buffalo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$290Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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