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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $1,953

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
27 Apr — 4 May1
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 28 March 2026.

Mon 11/513:30
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/500:53
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops43h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,953
Wed 19/813:25
MEL
-
SJO
3 stops34h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1004:08
SJO
-
MEL
3 stops39h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,963
Sun 10/513:30
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/600:53
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops43h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,091
Fri 8/509:45
MEL
-
SJO
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/500:53
SJO
-
MEL
1 stop37h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$2,275
Thu 29/1013:55
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops41h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 2/1106:22
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops36h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,349
Sun 19/409:45
MEL
-
SJO
1 stop30h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1007:00
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$2,372
Tue 21/409:45
MEL
-
SJO
1 stop30h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/1007:00
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$2,403
Sun 10/509:45
MEL
-
SJO
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/500:53
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops43h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,435
Thu 11/610:55
MEL
-
LIR
2 stops44h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 15/613:20
LIR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,761
Sun 10/509:30
MEL
-
LIR
2 stops45h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 17/511:49
LIR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,788
Sun 10/509:45
MEL
-
LIR
1 stop36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/518:00
LIR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,821
Sun 19/709:30
MEL
-
LIR
2 stops40h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 3/811:10
LIR
-
MEL
2 stops29h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/3$3,268

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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,953

One-way from

$999

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,603
11/5-17/5
  • 11/5-17/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 47m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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23/7
  • 23/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 54m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($350 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

13:25-08:19

3 stops34h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

04:08-13:05

3 stops39h 57m

$1,963

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-15:19

2 stops44h 24m

Liberia

Mon 15/6

13:20-08:15

2 stops26h 55m

$2,761

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

09:30-15:19

2 stops45h 49m

Liberia

Sun 17/5

11:49-08:15

2 stops28h 26m

$2,788
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:45-23:45

1 stop30h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

05:45-06:45

2 stops33h 00m

$2,790

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

10:55-12:21

2 stops41h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

07:55-08:15

2 stops32h 20m

$2,805

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

09:30-05:30

1 stop36h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

07:15-08:15

2 stops33h 00m

$2,808

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

07:55-09:15

2 stops32h 20m

$2,814

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:30-07:15

2 stops37h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,818

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

09:30-09:50

2 stops40h 20m

Liberia

Mon 3/8

11:10-08:15

2 stops29h 05m

$3,268

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

17:05-13:40

2 stops60h 35m

Liberia

Sun 19/4

14:40-05:00

2 stops46h 20m

$3,672

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica (average of $1,948). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,772). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 28 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,499 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

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 44h 24m. 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica (average of $1,948). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,772). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 28 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,513Average$2,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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