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$151+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to San José (SJO)

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SJO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buffalo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to San José (SJO). 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$356
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One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$618
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 10/207:58 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops17h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/43:50 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:28 pmBUF - SJO
1 stop16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1611:32 amSJO - BUF
1 stop21h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$356
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:00 amBUF - SJO
1 stop8h 55mJetBlue
Tue 11/411:59 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop10h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:00 amBUF - SJO
2 stops15h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/241:00 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop30h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:00 amBUF - SJO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Tue 8/191:08 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/28$534
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/276:05 amBUF - SJO
2 stops15h 35mSouthwest
Thu 7/178:45 amSJO - BUF
2 stops13h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$572
This CheapTicketsDeal deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapTicketsDeal is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/127:06 pmBUF - SJO
1 stop20h 14mWestJet Encore
Sun 7/2011:59 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop14h 43mWestJet Encore
Deal found 4/28$629
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:45 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops13h 55mAvianca
Mon 5/51:55 amSJO - BUF
2 stops38h 56mAvianca
Deal found 4/28$789
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/126:00 amBUF - SJO
2 stops28h 20mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/2010:05 amSJO - BUF
2 stops21h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$877

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to San José 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to San José that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

San José

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Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Mon 10/20

7:58 pm-11:10 am

2 stops17h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

3:50 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 29m

$320

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Fri 5/9

7:28 pm-10:27 am

1 stop16h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

11:32 am-10:48 am

1 stop21h 16m

$356

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Mon 10/20

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop10h 51m

$391

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

1:00 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop30h 01m

$457

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/19

1:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$534

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Fri 6/27

6:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/17

8:45 am-11:45 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$572

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sat 7/12

7:06 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/20

11:59 pm-4:42 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$629

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sat 7/12

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops28h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/20

10:05 am-9:45 am

2 stops21h 40m

$877

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sat 7/12

7:45 pm-3:35 am

1 stop9h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/20

5:05 am-6:56 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$889

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sat 5/10

11:38 am-10:27 am

1 stop24h 49m

$151

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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 Buffalo to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Buffalo-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Buffalo-San José, San José Province 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 Buffalo to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Buffalo to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to San José. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Buffalo to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Buffalo to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Copa Airlines from Buffalo to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Currently priced at $389, American Airlines will fly you from Buffalo to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $457 and $534, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Buffalo to San José, San José Province 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 San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to San José. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$364Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$381Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$470Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$478Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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