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$161+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BUF
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$301
(Delta)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$559
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 9/241:18 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Tue 9/306:00 amBUF - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/17$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 7/215:30 amSJO - BUF
2 stops37h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/37:00 amBUF - SJO
2 stops29h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/242:20 pmSJO - BUF
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/308:02 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops18h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$323
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 5/41:40 amSJO - BUF
2 stops17h 42mAvianca
Mon 5/127:55 pmBUF - SJO
2 stops13h 45mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$760
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/2112:12 pmSJO - BUF
1 stop9h 47mJetBlue
Tue 4/2911:29 amBUF - SJO
1 stop11h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 4/17$890
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/210:57 amSJO - BUF
2 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/912:50 pmBUF - SJO
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,008

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Buffalo 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Buffalo that are best for you.

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San José

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

1:18 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Buffalo

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

$301

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/21

5:30 am-9:01 pm

2 stops37h 31m

Buffalo

Sun 8/3

7:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops29h 11m

$322

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

2:20 pm-12:42 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Buffalo

Tue 9/30

8:02 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$323

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/4

1:40 am-9:22 pm

2 stops17h 42m

Buffalo

Mon 5/12

7:55 pm-7:40 am

2 stops13h 45m

$760

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/2

10:57 am-9:43 am

2 stops20h 46m

Buffalo

Mon 6/9

12:50 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops36h 00m

$1,008

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

11:32 am-8:56 am

1 stop19h 24m

$161

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

11:13 am-9:01 pm

2 stops31h 48m

$178

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/27

11:59 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 01m

$215

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

1:40 am-6:56 pm

2 stops15h 16m

$1,813

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Deals found on 4/17

Compare providers for flights from San José to Buffalo

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 San José to Buffalo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Buffalo

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

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 $301. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $322, and American Airlines, from $323. Delta is 42% 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?

    $178 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $215 and $1,813, 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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JetBlueCheapest$290Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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