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Cheap flights from Buffalo to San José from C$ 163

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SJO
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
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 4 December 2025.

Mon 22/127:48 p.m.BUF - SJO
1 stop9h 02mAvianca
Wed 31/125:00 a.m.SJO - BUF
2 stops13h 06mAvianca
Deal found 2/12C$ 1,285
Mon 22/128:12 a.m.BUF - SJO
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
Wed 31/1210:00 a.m.SJO - BUF
1 stop12h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 2/12C$ 1,389
Wed 24/128:12 a.m.BUF - SJO
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
Tue 6/19:57 a.m.SJO - BUF
1 stop9h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12C$ 1,514
Mon 29/126:30 a.m.BUF - SJO
2 stops15h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1211:28 p.m.SJO - BUF
2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,603
Sun 21/128:12 a.m.BUF - SJO
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
Tue 6/19:57 a.m.SJO - BUF
1 stop9h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12C$ 1,679
Wed 24/128:12 a.m.BUF - SJO
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
Mon 5/19:38 a.m.SJO - BUF
1 stop12h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12C$ 1,753
Sun 21/128:12 a.m.BUF - SJO
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
Mon 5/19:38 a.m.SJO - BUF
1 stop12h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12C$ 1,917
Mon 22/1212:01 p.m.BUF - SJO
2 stops10h 54mDelta
Tue 6/17:00 a.m.SJO - BUF
1 stop15h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/12C$ 2,365

Find 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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 360

One-way from

C$ 163

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 935
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 15/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 08m total
  • Buffalo to San José
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 57m total
  • Buffalo to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price (C$ 449 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (C$ 88 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sun 3/5

7:39 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops15h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

8:00 p.m.-11:29 a.m.

2 stops13h 29m

C$ 444

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Mon 23/2

6:00 a.m.-11:56 a.m.

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

12:10 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 49m

C$ 463

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Mon 6/4

3:20 p.m.-9:54 p.m.

1 stop8h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

12:15 p.m.-10:34 p.m.

1 stop8h 19m

C$ 486

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Tue 7/4

7:55 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops18h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

11:13 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops20h 47m

C$ 500

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Tue 7/4

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

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

12:15 p.m.-10:34 p.m.

1 stop8h 19m

C$ 511

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Fri 10/4

6:00 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops30h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

11:13 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops20h 47m

C$ 521

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Tue 20/1

11:51 a.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops11h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/1

7:00 a.m.-10:52 p.m.

2 stops14h 52m

C$ 540

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Tue 19/5

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

1 stop7h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

7:55 a.m.-9:49 a.m.

2 stops23h 54m

C$ 554

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 1/4

7:55 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops16h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

11:13 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops20h 47m

C$ 554

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 8/4

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

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

1:00 p.m.-11:51 p.m.

1 stop8h 51m

C$ 562

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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?

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 28 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Buffalo to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 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?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to San José (average of C$ 332). Flying from Buffalo to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 646). 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 4 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to San José in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 4 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and JetBlue 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

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

    JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Buffalo to San José in just under 7h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3700 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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$ 481. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. JetBlue is priced at 43% 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$ 332). Flying from Buffalo to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 646). 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
JetBlueCheapestC$ 481AverageC$ 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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