Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose one hour behind Buffalo.
Your BUF to SJO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BUF and SJO:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
R 2,816 is currently the best price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,652. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BUF to SJO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BUF to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Of all flights leaving Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BUF? If you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Grab a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. April is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport for March if you want to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
