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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San José from $2,787

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — SJO
7 May — 14 May1
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 2 May 2024.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,052

Round-trip from

$2,564
High demand for flights, 38% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to San José, San José Province?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 38%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to San José, San José Province?

To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to San José, San José Province, book at least 27 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 60% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $3,367 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $3,764.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to San José, San José Province?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $3,395 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $2,605. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to San José, San José Province (MEL - SJO)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to San José, San José Province at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Melbourne to San José

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Melbourne and San José. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected travelling from Melbourne to San José. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 7/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/507:55SJO - MEL
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,821
Fri 10/509:30MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/511:05SJO - MEL
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,883
Tue 7/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/513:30SJO - MEL
2 stops50h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,890
Thu 1/810:55MEL - SJO
2 stops39h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/807:55SJO - MEL
2 stops56h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$3,288

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to San José

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Melbourne and San José. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Melbourne to San José. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 6/521:00MEL - SJO
2 stops57h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 27/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$3,937
Mon 6/515:15MEL - SJO
2 stops63h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 28/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$4,370
Mon 6/515:15MEL - SJO
2 stops63h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 29/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops56h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$4,385

Cheap Melbourne to San José flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to San José specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Melbourne to San José in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 7/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/507:55SJO - MEL
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,821
Fri 10/509:30MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/511:05SJO - MEL
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,883
Tue 7/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/513:30SJO - MEL
2 stops50h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,890
Tue 7/512:00MEL - SJO
2 stops43h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 28/517:05SJO - MEL
3 stops36h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 30/4$3,924
Mon 6/521:00MEL - SJO
2 stops57h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 27/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$3,937
Mon 6/521:20MEL - SJO
3 stops40h 44mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/514:31SJO - MEL
3 stops61h 09mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4$4,265
Mon 6/515:15MEL - SJO
2 stops63h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 28/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$4,370
Mon 6/515:15MEL - SJO
2 stops63h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 29/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops56h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$4,385
Tue 7/521:15MEL - SJO
1 stop38h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/500:33SJO - MEL
1 stop37h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$4,675

Melbourne to San José 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and San José in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Melbourne to San José in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 8/1211:30MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/108:45SJO - MEL
2 stops56h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$2,787
Tue 7/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/507:55SJO - MEL
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,821
Fri 10/509:30MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/511:05SJO - MEL
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,883
Tue 7/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/513:30SJO - MEL
2 stops50h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,890
Thu 1/810:55MEL - SJO
2 stops39h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/807:55SJO - MEL
2 stops56h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$3,288
Sat 14/1211:30MEL - SJO
1 stop35h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/106:40SJO - MEL
1 stop33h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$3,459
Tue 7/512:00MEL - SJO
2 stops43h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 28/517:05SJO - MEL
3 stops36h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 30/4$3,924
Mon 6/521:00MEL - SJO
2 stops57h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 27/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$3,937
Mon 6/521:20MEL - SJO
3 stops40h 44mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/514:31SJO - MEL
3 stops61h 09mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4$4,265

Melbourne to San José flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Melbourne to San José for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Melbourne to San José. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Tue 7/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/507:55SJO - MEL
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,821
Fri 10/509:30MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/511:05SJO - MEL
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,883
Tue 7/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/513:30SJO - MEL
2 stops50h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,890
Tue 7/512:00MEL - SJO
2 stops43h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 28/517:05SJO - MEL
3 stops36h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 30/4$3,924
Mon 6/521:00MEL - SJO
2 stops57h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 27/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$3,937
Mon 6/521:20MEL - SJO
3 stops40h 44mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/514:31SJO - MEL
3 stops61h 09mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4$4,265
Mon 6/515:15MEL - SJO
2 stops63h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 28/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$4,370
Mon 6/515:15MEL - SJO
2 stops63h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 29/516:15SJO - MEL
2 stops56h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$4,385
Tue 7/521:15MEL - SJO
1 stop38h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/500:33SJO - MEL
1 stop37h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$4,675

Find flights from Melbourne to San José within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San José 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 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.

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Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

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$3,288 - $5,248

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 1/8

2 stops39h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/8

2 stops56h 20m

$3,288

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 1/8

2 stops28h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/8

1 stop31h 25m

$4,504

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 1/8

1 stop24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/8

1 stop31h 25m

$5,248

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Deals found on 1/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to San José is currently $0 while a return flight costs $4,346. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

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 2 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San José, such as United Airlines and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

7.4
Good
11,159 reviews
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Melbourne. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 14.1 km from San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to San José, San José Province for under $3,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to San José, San José Province for under $3,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $3,288, but on average you can expect to pay $4,346.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to San José, San José Province for under $2,900?

    There are currently 10+ open flights from Melbourne to San José, San José Province within the next 7 days for less than $2,900.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $3,288, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to San José, San José Province.. United Airlines is currently priced 3% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does MEL to SJO mean?

    MEL stands for Melbourne Airport, while SJO stands for San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San José that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to San José flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to San José with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to San José flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San José that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to San José offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to San José?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to San José flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne to San José, San José Province flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to San José, San José Province flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 1/5.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,504Average$3,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$5,437Average$5,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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