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$132+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SJO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$286
(Delta)

One-way from

$132
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$643
From Buffalo to Costa Rica
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 10/206:00 amBUF - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Tue 11/42:13 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 7/3$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/245:38 amBUF - SJO
2 stops14h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/307:27 amSJO - BUF
1 stop13h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/306:00 amBUF - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 10/11:25 pmLIR - BUF
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/2$397
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 7/199:37 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/2611:24 amSJO - BUF
1 stop19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$446
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/206:10 amBUF - SJO
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Mon 8/258:50 amSJO - BUF
1 stop12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/15:54 pmBUF - LIR
2 stops18h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/291:20 pmLIR - BUF
2 stops18h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$493
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/296:42 pmBUF - LIR
2 stops19h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/21:55 pmLIR - BUF
2 stops19h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$518
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 7/1610:50 amBUF - SJO
2 stops22h 40mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/206:07 pmSJO - BUF
2 stops24h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/2$524
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/15:35 amBUF - LIR
1 stop9h 30mJetBlue
Fri 8/292:10 pmLIR - BUF
1 stop16h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 7/2$533
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 11/306:00 amBUF - SJO
1 stop14h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/711:28 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop23h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$563

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Mon 10/20

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

2:13 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$286

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 9/24

5:38 am-5:57 pm

2 stops14h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

7:27 am-10:46 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$300

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Wed 10/1

1:25 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$397

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sat 7/19

9:37 pm-11:11 am

2 stops15h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/26

11:24 am-8:52 am

1 stop19h 28m

$446

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 8/20

6:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

8:50 am-11:10 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$447

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Fri 8/1

5:54 pm-10:00 am

2 stops18h 06m

Liberia

Fri 8/29

1:20 pm-9:54 am

2 stops18h 34m

$493

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Wed 10/29

6:49 pm-11:45 am

2 stops18h 56m

Liberia

Sun 11/2

3:25 pm-10:38 am

2 stops18h 13m

$518

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 7/16

10:50 am-7:30 am

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/20

6:07 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$524

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Fri 8/1

5:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Liberia

Fri 8/29

2:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 50m

$533

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sun 11/30

6:00 am-7:53 pm

1 stop14h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

11:28 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$563

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/1

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Buffalo to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 BUF to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Copa 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Costa Rica. 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 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $132. JetBlue flights start at $181 while deals on Avianca start at $213 one-way.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Buffalo to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$258Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$335Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$474Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$481Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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