Costa Rica

$181+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Costa Rica

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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SJO
Jul 29 — Aug 51
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Mon 9/285:56 pm
BUF
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LIR
2 stops21h 22m
American Airlines
Thu 10/12:18 pm
LIR
-
BUF
2 stops19h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/27$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 7/107:52 pm
BUF
-
LIR
2 stops18h 01m
United Airlines
Fri 7/173:27 pm
LIR
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BUF
2 stops16h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/24$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Mon 10/267:56 pm
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops19h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 11/117:00 am
SJO
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BUF
2 stops14h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$399
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 12/27:30 pm
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/95:00 am
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops12h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 12/27:20 pm
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops18h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 12/93:06 pm
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 8/186:59 pm
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops19h 04m
American Airlines
Fri 8/281:29 pm
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop26h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/124:49 pm
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop21h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 8/251:03 pm
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops21h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 12/137:20 pm
BUF
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SJO
2 stops19h 19m
American Airlines
Fri 12/181:31 pm
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/27$463
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/287:00 am
BUF
-
LIR
1 stop6h 57m
JetBlue
Thu 10/11:05 pm
LIR
-
BUF
1 stop7h 51m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/27$474
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/267:40 am
BUF
-
LIR
1 stop7h 20m
JetBlue
Fri 10/302:05 pm
LIR
-
BUF
1 stop7h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/25$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 12/27:20 pm
BUF
-
LIR
2 stops19h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 12/93:10 pm
LIR
-
BUF
2 stops18h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/25$485
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/26:45 pm
BUF
-
LIR
1 stop19h 10m
JetBlue
Wed 12/92:00 pm
LIR
-
BUF
1 stop8h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/24$488

Find flight deals from Buffalo to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Buffalo to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$506
Provider with most accurate pricing for Buffalo-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Buffalo to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Buffalo to Costa Rica
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Costa Rica 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 June 29, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Fri 7/10

7:52 pm-11:53 am

2 stops18h 01m

Liberia

Fri 7/17

3:27 pm-10:00 am

2 stops16h 33m

$387

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Mon 10/26

7:56 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

1:23 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 45m

$399

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Tue 8/18

6:59 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops19h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

1:29 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$439

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Tue 8/18

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/26

2:56 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$474
Quickest round-trip

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Mon 10/26

7:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Liberia

Fri 10/30

2:05 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 57m

$481

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Wed 12/2

7:20 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Liberia

Wed 12/9

3:10 pm-11:03 am

2 stops18h 53m

$485

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Wed 12/2

6:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Liberia

Wed 12/9

2:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$488

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Mon 10/26

5:58 pm-10:44 am

2 stops18h 46m

Liberia

Fri 10/30

1:20 pm-9:29 am

2 stops18h 09m

$517

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sat 10/24

5:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

7:45 am-9:46 am

2 stops24h 01m

$529

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/21

1:25 pm-9:28 am

2 stops18h 03m

$529

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Deals found on 6/29

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Costa Rica

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Costa Rica (average of $168). Flying from Buffalo to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated June 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Buffalo to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Costa Rica?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue can get you from Buffalo to Costa Rica in just under 7h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 44m. The distance from Buffalo to Costa Rica is about 2271 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Costa Rica 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 Buffalo to Costa Rica?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Costa Rica (average of $168). Flying from Buffalo to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 5 airlines flying from Buffalo to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Costa Rica. 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 June 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$470Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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