San José

$399+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to San José (SJO)

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 10/26. 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 San José

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 June 29, 2026.

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
-
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
-
SJO
2 stops19h 19m
American Airlines
Fri 12/181:31 pm
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/27$463

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(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.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Buffalo-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Buffalo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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 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 June 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

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
Quickest round-trip

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

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
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Tue 8/4

8:37 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$475

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Deals found on 6/27

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to San José

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

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San José (average of $344). Flying from Buffalo to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to San José?

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 June 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Buffalo to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

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.
  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to San José?

    A quick flight from Buffalo to San José can take about 19h 04m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $399. The distance from Buffalo to San José is about 2299 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Buffalo to San José is JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $251 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $259 and $305 round-trip. Users have found that JetBlue is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San José (average of $344). Flying from Buffalo to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 June 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$305Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$470Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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