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$204+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Buffalo (BUF)

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BUF
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Mon 3/17
Mon 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 March 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$385
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$657
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Cheapest flights from San José to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 3/195:30 amSJO - BUF
2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/226:00 amBUF - SJO
2 stops39h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 5/72:10 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/107:32 pmBUF - SJO
1 stop19h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$385
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 5/61:55 amSJO - BUF
2 stops17h 27mAvianca
Sat 5/107:55 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops13h 45mAvianca
Deal found 3/11$788
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 3/182:15 amSJO - BUF
2 stops13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/227:26 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops17h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,209

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San José

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

2:10 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 04m

Buffalo

Sat 5/10

7:32 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$385

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/26

5:30 am-9:49 am

2 stops26h 19m

Buffalo

Sat 7/19

10:57 am-12:26 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$579

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

1:55 am-9:22 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Buffalo

Sat 5/10

7:55 pm-7:40 am

2 stops13h 45m

$788

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

2:10 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 04m

$204

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

4:10 am-6:28 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$298

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/14

7:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$347

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/14

12:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$382

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/13

1:40 am-9:11 pm

2 stops17h 31m

$656

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/14

8:06 am-11:00 pm

3 stops36h 54m

$710

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Deals found on 3/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Buffalo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 San José, San José Province-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Buffalo 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 San José, San José Province-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Buffalo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Buffalo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from San José, San José Province to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 SJO to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 12, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to Buffalo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Buffalo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated March 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aeromexico, United Airlines and JetBlue from San José to Buffalo 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.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,956 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,309 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,725 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Buffalo. 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 San José, San José Province to Buffalo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Buffalo round-trip from $385. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $579, and Avianca, from $788. American Airlines is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Buffalo one-way?

    $204 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $347 and $382, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from San José, San José Province to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 airline flying from San José to Buffalo

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JetBlueCheapest$290Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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