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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $2,510

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
15 Sep — 22 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 16 August 2026.

Sun 1/1122:45 -
2 stops48h 15m
Tue 24/1108:34 -
1 stop31h 56m
Deal found 13/8$2,510
Mon 30/1112:45 -
2 stops41h 25m
Mon 14/1208:35 -
2 stops32h 55m
Deal found 14/8$2,747
Mon 24/810:55 -
2 stops41h 15m
Wed 16/913:20 -
2 stops50h 55m
Deal found 15/8$2,754
Wed 18/1112:45 -
1 stop36h 47m
Sun 22/1112:35 -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 13/8$2,763
Fri 2/1010:55 -
1 stop36h 20m
Thu 8/1008:45 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 12/8$2,764
Mon 7/1211:30 -
2 stops26h 09m
Wed 30/1207:30 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 13/8$2,782
Wed 30/909:30 -
2 stops29h 45m
Wed 7/1005:05 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 15/8$2,878
Wed 18/1100:45 -
2 stops56h 00m
Mon 21/1217:25 -
2 stops44h 45m
Deal found 12/8$2,960
Sat 12/907:25 -
2 stops46h 32m
Fri 18/913:00 -
2 stops41h 15m
Deal found 13/8$2,994
Sun 1/1108:00 -
3 stops47h 10m
Tue 24/1115:10 -
3 stops54h 25m
Deal found 13/8$3,027
Thu 31/1211:30 -
1 stop35h 55m
Sun 17/114:25 -
2 stops51h 05m
Deal found 14/8$3,059
Mon 30/1122:45 -
2 stops30h 50m
Mon 14/1215:17 -
1 stop44h 43m
Deal found 12/8$3,492

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Round-trip from

$2,510
1/11-24/11
  • 1/11-24/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

22:45-06:00

2 stops48h 15m

Liberia

Tue 24/11

08:34-09:30

1 stop31h 56m

$2,510

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 4/2

12:45-11:44

2 stops39h 59m

Liberia

Mon 8/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,746

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

08:35-10:30

2 stops32h 55m

$2,747
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

11:30-20:39

2 stops26h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

12:35-10:30

2 stops28h 55m

$2,763

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

11:30-12:42

2 stops42h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/12

06:40-09:30

1 stop33h 50m

$2,777

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

08:00-14:10

3 stops47h 10m

Liberia

Tue 24/11

15:10-14:35

3 stops54h 25m

$3,027

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 31/12

11:30-06:25

1 stop35h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/1

14:25-10:30

2 stops51h 05m

$3,059

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

08:00-12:45

3 stops44h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/10

13:00-23:15

2 stops41h 15m

$3,099

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

07:25-13:57

2 stops46h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/9

13:00-23:35

3 stops42h 35m

$3,139

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

15:35-13:48

2 stops39h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 20/12

01:54-12:40

3 stops41h 46m

$3,192

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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 16 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,104 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,104 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,104 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,950 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,104 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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 Airport to Costa Rica?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica will take you 39h 59m. There are 14165 km between Melbourne Airport and Costa Rica.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$2,101Average$3,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,581Average$2,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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