Costa Rica

$110+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SJO
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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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 February 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:05 am
BUF
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SJO
1 stop15h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 3/911:35 pm
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops13h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/216:00 am
BUF
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SJO
2 stops15h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 4/282:22 pm
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops20h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/86:53 am
BUF
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SJO
1 stop17h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 2/106:00 am
SJO
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BUF
2 stops15h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$278
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:00 am
BUF
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LIR
1 stop7h 55m
JetBlue
Wed 3/111:15 pm
LIR
-
BUF
1 stop8h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/7$290
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:00 am
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop8h 53m
JetBlue
Wed 3/188:59 am
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop11h 13m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/7$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Thu 5/75:00 am
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops34h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 5/1912:10 pm
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops20h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 3/187:40 pm
BUF
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LIR
2 stops19h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 3/302:18 pm
LIR
-
BUF
2 stops18h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Fri 4/247:28 pm
BUF
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LIR
1 stop18h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 4/272:40 pm
LIR
-
BUF
2 stops20h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Mon 2/236:05 am
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop15h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 3/96:00 am
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop15h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Mon 2/236:05 am
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop15h 07m
American Airlines
Thu 3/58:00 am
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops14h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$342
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:31 pm
BUF
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SJO
2 stops18h 33m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 5/161:25 pm
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 34m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/8$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:05 am
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop15h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 3/112:35 am
SJO
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BUF
1 stop21h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$347

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 February 9, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$110
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$574
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From Buffalo to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Buffalo to Costa Rica
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 2/25

6:05 am-8:12 pm

1 stop15h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

11:35 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$264

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

8:59 am-10:12 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$316

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops16h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

12:35 pm-10:50 am

2 stops20h 15m

$321

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Thu 5/7

1:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

12:35 pm-10:50 am

2 stops20h 15m

$321

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-11:07 am

2 stops30h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

12:10 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$321

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sun 5/10

7:28 pm-11:07 am

2 stops17h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

2:08 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops20h 57m

$321

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Wed 3/18

7:40 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops19h 33m

Liberia

Mon 3/30

2:18 pm-10:58 am

2 stops18h 40m

$330

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Wed 3/25

5:31 pm-11:50 am

2 stops20h 19m

Liberia

Tue 3/31

2:05 pm-11:44 am

2 stops19h 39m

$331

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Liberia

Mon 3/30

2:05 pm-11:44 am

2 stops19h 39m

$331

BuffaloLiberia

BUF - LIR

BUFLIR

Buffalo

Fri 4/24

7:28 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Liberia

Mon 4/27

12:29 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$331

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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 $182). Flying from Buffalo to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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 February 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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?

    American Airlines and JetBlue can get you from Buffalo to Costa Rica in just under 8h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 14m. The distance from Buffalo to Costa Rica is about 2299 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 $182). Flying from Buffalo to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$315Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$371Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$466Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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