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$152+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BUF
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Buffalo (BUF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$425
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/122:05 pm
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop29h 46m
United Airlines
Thu 2/267:00 am
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop30h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$256
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1311:59 pm
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop13h 03m
JetBlue
Tue 2/1710:34 am
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop13h 04m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/14$315
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/134:15 pm
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops20h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/1710:34 am
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops14h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$333
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/123:59 pm
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops17h 59m
GOL
Thu 2/267:41 pm
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops17h 50m
GOL
Deal found 1/15$334
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/288:59 am
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop11h 41m
JetBlue
Sat 4/47:15 am
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop6h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/13$353
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:50 pm
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/157:57 pm
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops14h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$398
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:00 am
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/67:30 pm
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$403
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:00 am
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop15h 27m
JetBlue
Sun 3/156:00 am
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop7h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/15$423
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/33:10 pm
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/177:39 pm
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops14h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sun 5/312:42 pm
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop22h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 5/177:28 pm
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops17h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$437

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Buffalo that are best for you.

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San José

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

8:45 am-8:51 pm

2 stops35h 06m

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

7:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop30h 56m

$256

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

11:59 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Buffalo

Tue 2/17

10:34 am-10:38 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$315

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

4:15 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Buffalo

Tue 2/17

10:34 am-11:40 pm

2 stops14h 06m

$333

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

3:59 pm-10:58 am

2 stops17h 59m

Buffalo

Thu 2/26

7:41 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$334

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/28

8:59 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Buffalo

Sat 4/4

7:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 41m

$353

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

7:50 pm-9:35 am

2 stops12h 45m

Buffalo

Sun 3/15

7:57 pm-8:40 am

2 stops14h 43m

$398

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

5:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Buffalo

Fri 3/6

7:30 pm-9:35 am

2 stops15h 05m

$403

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-11:27 pm

1 stop15h 27m

Buffalo

Sun 3/15

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$423

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

2:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$152

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

7:00 am-11:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$152

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Buffalo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Buffalo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Buffalo?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Buffalo (average of $238). Flying from San José to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San José to Buffalo?

    Departing from San José to Buffalo will take you 13h 03m. The distance from San José to Buffalo is about 2299 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Buffalo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to Buffalo?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Buffalo (average of $238). Flying from San José to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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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