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Cheap flights from Buffalo to San José from C$ 198

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SJO
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 March 2026.

Fri 24/46:00 a.m.
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 6/57:55 a.m.
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops13h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 499
Fri 30/107:56 p.m.
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops19h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 13/126:20 a.m.
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop15h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3C$ 518
Fri 30/107:56 p.m.
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops19h 04m
GOL
Sun 13/121:21 p.m.
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops20h 42m
GOL
Deal found 6/3C$ 525
Wed 3/65:52 p.m.
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops18h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 9/612:30 a.m.
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops21h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3C$ 563
Sun 9/87:38 p.m.
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops18h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 18/812:50 p.m.
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops20h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 576
Wed 11/37:00 a.m.
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops13h 53m
United Airlines
Fri 13/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops16h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 631
Wed 17/67:00 a.m.
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops29h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 20/612:30 a.m.
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops31h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 639
Mon 20/47:00 a.m.
BUF
-
SJO
2 stops14h 37m
United Airlines
Thu 23/41:25 p.m.
SJO
-
BUF
2 stops29h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 665

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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 9 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 499

One-way from

C$ 198

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 932
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/4-6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 16m total
  • Buffalo to San José
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 52m total
  • Buffalo to San José
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 11/3

7:00 a.m.-6:53 p.m.

2 stops13h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/3

5:30 a.m.-11:56 p.m.

2 stops16h 26m

C$ 631

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Mon 20/4

7:00 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

11:13 a.m.-8:43 p.m.

2 stops31h 30m

C$ 673

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 18/3

7:30 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

1:25 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops25h 45m

C$ 829
Quickest round-trip

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 18/3

6:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

1:20 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

1 stop8h 26m

C$ 875
Cheapest one-way

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 18/3

10:23 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops12h 52m

C$ 198
Quickest one-way

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sun 12/4

6:00 a.m.-11:38 a.m.

1 stop7h 38m

C$ 236

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to San José

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San José (average of C$ 311). Flying from Buffalo to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 501). 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 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 9 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with JetBlue and American 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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,403 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.

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?

    United Airlines can get you from Buffalo to San José in just under 13h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 3700 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Buffalo to San José round-trip from C$ 312. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is JetBlue. American Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San José (average of C$ 311). Flying from Buffalo to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 501). 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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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 312AverageC$ 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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JetBlueCheapestC$ 467AverageC$ 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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