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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica from $2,161

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 August 2026.

Mon 31/813:35 -
2 stops38h 28m
Mon 7/913:03 -
1 stop23h 57m
Deal found 1/8$2,161
Wed 23/913:35 -
2 stops38h 24m
Sat 3/1013:00 -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 2/8$2,303
Thu 20/812:01 -
2 stops27h 54m
Mon 24/805:45 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 4/8$2,503
Tue 1/1207:45 -
3 stops31h 45m
Tue 15/1208:45 -
3 stops35h 50m
Deal found 3/8$2,530
Fri 18/914:20 -
3 stops34h 44m
Fri 25/904:08 -
2 stops34h 37m
Deal found 4/8$2,565
Mon 30/1108:00 -
3 stops47h 10m
Mon 14/1208:35 -
2 stops57h 30m
Deal found 31/7$2,612
Thu 20/812:01 -
2 stops43h 54m
Mon 24/816:55 -
3 stops44h 45m
Deal found 4/8$2,687
Mon 30/1112:45 -
2 stops41h 25m
Mon 14/1208:35 -
2 stops32h 55m
Deal found 31/7$2,752
Fri 18/910:55 -
1 stop36h 20m
Fri 25/908:45 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 4/8$2,772
Thu 20/810:55 -
2 stops40h 43m
Mon 24/808:45 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 4/8$2,778
Mon 31/811:05 -
3 stops40h 58m
Mon 7/913:03 -
2 stops29h 32m
Deal found 1/8$2,782
Fri 28/809:30 -
2 stops42h 40m
Sun 30/813:20 -
2 stops50h 10m
Deal found 4/8$2,913

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,161

One-way from

$963

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 31/8-7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($884 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($112 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

09:45-13:52

2 stops44h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/9

13:03-10:00

2 stops28h 57m

$2,222
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

13:35-11:59

2 stops38h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/10

13:00-10:35

2 stops28h 35m

$2,303

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

07:45-22:30

3 stops31h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/12

08:45-13:35

3 stops35h 50m

$2,530

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

08:00-14:10

3 stops47h 10m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

08:35-11:05

2 stops57h 30m

$2,612

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

08:35-10:30

2 stops32h 55m

$2,752

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

10:55-12:21

2 stops41h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/9

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,772

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/8

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,778

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

11:05-12:03

3 stops40h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/9

13:03-10:35

2 stops29h 32m

$2,782

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

12:45-08:32

1 stop36h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/12

09:40-10:30

1 stop31h 50m

$2,788

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/10

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,788

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 5 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Melbourne to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Costa Rica can take about 38h 28m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,161. The distance between Melbourne and Costa Rica is about 14233 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$2,118Average$3,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,602Average$2,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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