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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica from $1,939

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,254

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,812
13/6-20/6
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 6 total stops
  • 73h 46m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($359 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 April 2025.

Thu 6/1114:15MEL - LIR
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:00LIR - MEL
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,939
Fri 13/613:40MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/614:37SJO - MEL
3 stops39h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,254
Fri 13/609:30MEL - SJO
2 stops29h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/607:55SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,829
Fri 1/810:55MEL - LIR
1 stop22h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/813:20LIR - MEL
2 stops50h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,834
Fri 1/808:00MEL - SJO
3 stops47h 35mLATAM Airlines
Sun 31/817:00SJO - MEL
2 stops44h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/4$3,140
Thu 6/1108:00MEL - LIR
3 stops45h 55mAir Canada
Tue 18/1113:55LIR - MEL
3 stops55h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4$3,282
Fri 1/815:05MEL - LIR
1 stop37h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 31/813:59LIR - MEL
1 stop23h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4$3,965

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

13:40-07:28

3 stops33h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/6

14:37-22:35

3 stops39h 58m

$2,254

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

09:30-22:39

2 stops29h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/6

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,829

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

10:55-17:03

1 stop22h 08m

Liberia

Sun 31/8

13:20-08:15

2 stops50h 55m

$2,834

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

08:00-15:35

3 stops47h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

17:00-05:40

2 stops44h 40m

$3,140

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

15:05-13:00

1 stop37h 55m

Liberia

Sun 31/8

13:59-05:00

1 stop23h 01m

$3,965

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Deals found on 29/4

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,766 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,766 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,766 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,766 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,766 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Discover the top airline 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 29 April 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,758Average$2,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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