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$234+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Buffalo (BUF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BUF
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Buffalo

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 December 8, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/242:05 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:48 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops27h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/241:50 pmSJO - BUF
2 stops22h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:26 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops18h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Mon 12/222:05 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop29h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amBUF - SJO
2 stops17h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Tue 12/232:20 pmSJO - BUF
2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:30 amBUF - SJO
2 stops17h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$508
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Wed 12/249:38 amSJO - BUF
1 stop12h 03mJetBlue
Wed 12/316:00 amBUF - SJO
1 stop8h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 12/6$513
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:00 amSJO - BUF
1 stop12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 amBUF - SJO
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$521
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Fri 12/1210:00 amSJO - BUF
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/199:42 amBUF - SJO
1 stop24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/76:00 amSJO - BUF
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:20 amBUF - SJO
1 stop15h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/712:39 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/133:18 pmBUF - SJO
1 stop21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$573

Find 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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$565
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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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Buffalo

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San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

8:45 am-8:51 pm

2 stops35h 06m

Buffalo

Sun 3/8

6:51 am-11:56 am

1 stop31h 05m

$234

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-8:29 pm

2 stops36h 59m

Buffalo

Wed 1/28

1:59 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop23h 57m

$234

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

7:55 am-4:47 pm

2 stops30h 52m

Buffalo

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-12:21 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$234

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-2:14 pm

2 stops30h 44m

Buffalo

Thu 1/29

8:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop29h 26m

$234

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

7:55 am-9:49 am

2 stops23h 54m

Buffalo

Tue 5/5

1:55 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$234

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-2:14 pm

2 stops30h 44m

Buffalo

Thu 1/29

2:49 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops28h 27m

$234

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

6:30 am-8:29 pm

2 stops36h 59m

Buffalo

Sat 2/21

1:52 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$234

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/11

2:07 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$525

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/2

6:30 am-8:54 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$643

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/2

9:38 am-10:41 pm

1 stop12h 03m

$784

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Deals found on 12/6

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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 December.
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.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Buffalo

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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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 December 8, 2025.

When flying from San José to Buffalo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 35h 06m. The distance from San José to Buffalo is about 2299 mi.

  • 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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