Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to San José?

Flights from Buffalo to San José usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to San José?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to San José: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to San José pass through?

One-stop flights from Buffalo to San José most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 19% of one-stop connections • Orlando (MCO) - 17% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 9% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to San José?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Buffalo to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $426 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $722, a difference of $296. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San José?

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Buffalo to San José?

A nonstop flight from Buffalo to San José takes 00m, covering 2,299 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to San José?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Buffalo to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $429 to $1,957. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Buffalo to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from Buffalo to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $271, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to San José?

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 57m, compared with 7h 59m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 11m via Newark (EWR).

What is the time difference between Buffalo and San José?

San José is 2 hours behind Buffalo (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to San José flight?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to San José range from $464 to $753, with an average of $615 over the past 12 months. Anything below $464 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to San José?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to San José typically range from $464 to $753. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $433, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to San José?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to San José. It’s 31% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to San José?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to San José at $486 round-trip. •August ($848) and December ($778) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Buffalo to San José?

American Airlines ($433) and Delta ($433) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Buffalo to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Buffalo to San José?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Buffalo to San José route. 27% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Buffalo to San José?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $299. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Buffalo to San José which airport offers the shortest layover?

Newark (EWR) had the shortest average connection time for Buffalo to San José layovers at 4h 48m over the past 3 months.

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Cheap flights from Buffalo to San José with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 28

6:27 am - 7:54 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 10:46 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

15h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$433American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 22

6:00 am - 10:05 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 5:31 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

9h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$433Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

11:23 am - 7:53 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 30m1 stop Newark

11:28 pm - 10:49 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

10h 21m1 stop Newark

$436United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

6:58 pm - 1:01 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 03m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:54 pm - 10:11 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

17h 17m2 stops Miami Philadelphia

$437American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 22

6:25 am - 10:05 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 40m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 11:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

15h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$437Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

11:23 am - 7:53 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 30m1 stop Newark

8:45 am - 11:34 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

13h 49m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$440United Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 29

6:50 pm - 12:20 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 30m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

6:30 am - 10:46 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

15h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$475GOL

Fri, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 29

6:50 pm - 12:20 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 30m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

6:30 am - 10:23 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

14h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$475GOL

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7

7:35 am - 1:00 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 25m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

3:05 pm - 11:58 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 53m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$719JetBlue

Fri, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 9

7:00 am - 2:00 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

3:05 pm - 11:57 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 52m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$719JetBlue

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

7:00 am - 8:21 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

3:01 pm - 12:24 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

19h 23m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$593American Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

6:00 am - 8:21 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

3:01 pm - 12:24 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

19h 23m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$607American Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

7:53 pm - 12:00 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 07m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:01 pm - 12:24 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

19h 23m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$635American Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

7:59 pm - 8:50 amBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5:10 am - 7:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

11h 52m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$653Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

5:58 pm - 12:22 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:28 pm - 10:08 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

9h 40m1 stop Newark

$689United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

6:30 am - 7:39 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:28 pm - 8:03 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

19h 35m1 stop Newark

$697United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

8:55 pm - 11:42 amBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 47m1 stop Newark

10:28 pm - 10:08 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

9h 40m1 stop Newark

$842United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

6:00 am - 12:00 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:25 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

8h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$921Delta

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

7:35 am - 1:00 pmBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 25m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:05 pm - 11:58 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 53m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$933JetBlue

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

7:59 pm - 8:35 amBUF Buffalo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 36m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

4:15 pm - 11:08 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BUF Buffalo

16h 53m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora New York John F Kennedy Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,094Multiple Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to San José flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to San José? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Buffalo to San José departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to San José?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to San José. It’s 31% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to San José? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Buffalo to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to San José at $486 round-trip.
•August ($848) and December ($778) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to San José?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Buffalo to San José?
A nonstop flight from Buffalo to San José takes 00m, covering 2,299 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to San José?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from Buffalo to San José range from $464 to $753, with an average of $615 over the past 12 months. Anything below $464 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Buffalo to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $429 to $1,957. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Buffalo to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Buffalo to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $271, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to San José?
Flights from Buffalo to San José usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Buffalo to San José most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Buffalo to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $426 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $722, a difference of $296.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to San José?
Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 57m, compared with 7h 59m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 11m via Newark (EWR).
What is the time difference between Buffalo and San José?
San José is 2 hours behind Buffalo (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San José?
Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $426, about $296 less than Sunday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to San José trip for September. Fares historically average $486 round-trip in that month - typically $362 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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What’s the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to San José?

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What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Buffalo to San José?

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