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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $1,170

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
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 6 March 2026.

Thu 23/413:30
MEL
-
LIR
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/511:20
LIR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,516
Tue 17/313:45
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops27h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/301:03
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops42h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,897
Sat 19/913:30
MEL
-
SJO
3 stops34h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1008:12
SJO
-
MEL
3 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,985
Sat 18/413:30
MEL
-
LIR
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/411:20
LIR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,076
Mon 20/409:45
MEL
-
SJO
1 stop30h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/400:55
SJO
-
MEL
1 stop37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$2,171
Fri 24/409:45
MEL
-
LIR
1 stop36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/511:20
LIR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,176
Thu 12/310:30
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/305:00
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,295
Tue 10/1113:20
MEL
-
LIR
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1115:10
LIR
-
MEL
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$2,554
Wed 19/812:10
MEL
-
SJO
3 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1005:05
SJO
-
MEL
3 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,602
Fri 13/312:00
MEL
-
SJO
1 stop29h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/408:46
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops29h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,656
Thu 23/410:55
MEL
-
LIR
2 stops43h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 26/408:30
LIR
-
MEL
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,743
Tue 28/410:55
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops41h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 2/507:55
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops32h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,760

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 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,516

One-way from

$1,170

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,558
23/4-7/5
  • 23/4-7/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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8/4
  • 8/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($311 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

13:30-06:20

2 stops32h 50m

Liberia

Thu 7/5

11:20-12:00

2 stops32h 40m

$1,516

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

13:30-06:20

2 stops32h 50m

Liberia

Sat 25/4

11:20-12:00

2 stops32h 40m

$2,076

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

10:55-14:25

2 stops43h 30m

Liberia

Sun 26/4

08:30-08:15

1 stop31h 45m

$2,743

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

10:55-12:21

2 stops41h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

07:55-08:15

2 stops32h 20m

$2,760

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

10:55-11:38

2 stops40h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

08:37-09:15

1 stop31h 38m

$2,763

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/10

07:55-09:15

2 stops32h 20m

$2,763

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

08:37-09:15

1 stop31h 38m

$2,763

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:55-11:55

2 stops41h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,764

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

13:35-11:22

2 stops37h 47m

Liberia

Wed 20/5

14:10-06:45

2 stops48h 35m

$3,174

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

20:55-06:20

2 stops49h 25m

Liberia

Tue 5/5

14:40-22:05

2 stops39h 25m

$3,201

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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 $1,908). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,332). 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 6 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
9,403 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,403 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,403 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 43h 30m. 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 $1,908). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,332). 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 6 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,512Average$2,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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