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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $2,311

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — SJO
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
Wed 24/4
Wed 1/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica?

Find a great deal and save up to 60% by booking at least 27 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $3,394.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $2,627.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica (MEL - CR)?

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

Cheap United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from Melbourne to Costa Rica. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 25/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/813:30SJO - MEL
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,793
Sun 19/509:30MEL - SJO
2 stops42h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/209:05SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,798
Sat 18/510:55MEL - LIR
2 stops41h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/511:49LIR - MEL
2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,942
Thu 1/810:55MEL - LIR
2 stops43h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/813:14LIR - MEL
2 stops51h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,259
Fri 28/620:30MEL - SJO
2 stops49h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/706:00SJO - MEL
2 stops36h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,407
Fri 28/609:30MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/706:00SJO - MEL
2 stops36h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$4,233

Cheap American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Thu 1/811:55MEL - LIR
2 stops39h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 31/814:02LIR - MEL
1 stop47h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,599
Sat 14/911:00MEL - LIR
2 stops42h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 18/912:58LIR - MEL
2 stops49h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4$4,033
Sat 14/909:00MEL - LIR
2 stops44h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 18/912:58LIR - MEL
2 stops49h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/4$4,040

Cheap Melbourne to Costa Rica flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Costa Rica specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Costa Rica in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 13/513:45MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/509:58SJO - MEL
3 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,311
Sat 18/511:55MEL - LIR
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:00LIR - MEL
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,411
Sat 25/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/813:30SJO - MEL
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,793
Sun 19/509:30MEL - SJO
2 stops42h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/209:05SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,798
Sat 18/510:55MEL - LIR
2 stops41h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/511:49LIR - MEL
2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,942
Sat 18/521:15MEL - LIR
1 stop39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:00LIR - MEL
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,230
Sun 19/521:15MEL - SJO
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/201:26SJO - MEL
1 stop37h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,618
Sun 19/521:15MEL - SJO
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/209:35SJO - MEL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,621
Mon 13/513:45MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/509:36SJO - MEL
2 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$4,071

Melbourne to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Costa Rica in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 13/513:45MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/509:58SJO - MEL
3 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,311
Sat 18/511:55MEL - LIR
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:00LIR - MEL
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,411
Sat 25/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/813:30SJO - MEL
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,793
Sun 19/509:30MEL - SJO
2 stops42h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/209:05SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,798
Wed 20/1111:30MEL - SJO
2 stops42h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 24/1114:19SJO - MEL
2 stops26h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,801
Sat 18/510:55MEL - LIR
2 stops41h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/511:49LIR - MEL
2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,942
Sat 18/521:15MEL - LIR
1 stop39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:00LIR - MEL
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,230
Thu 1/810:55MEL - LIR
2 stops43h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/813:14LIR - MEL
2 stops51h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,259
Thu 1/810:55MEL - SJO
2 stops39h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/813:30SJO - MEL
2 stops50h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,265

Find flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica within your budget

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 596,206 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.

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$2,311 - $4,033

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Price

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 13/5

3 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/5

3 stops34h 22m

$2,311

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sat 18/5

1 stop24h 35m

Liberia

Sat 25/5

1 stop27h 45m

$2,411

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 25/5

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/8

2 stops26h 45m

$2,793

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 19/5

2 stops42h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/2

2 stops31h 25m

$2,798

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sat 18/5

2 stops41h 15m

Liberia

Sat 25/5

2 stops28h 26m

$2,942

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sat 18/5

1 stop39h 15m

Liberia

Sat 25/5

2 stops37h 35m

$3,230

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 1/8

2 stops43h 30m

Liberia

Sat 31/8

2 stops51h 01m

$3,259

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 1/8

2 stops39h 59m

Liberia

Sat 31/8

1 stop47h 23m

$3,599

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sat 14/9

2 stops42h 12m

Liberia

Wed 18/9

2 stops49h 47m

$4,033

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Deals found on 17/4

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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 19 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,333 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,333 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,333 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,954 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,333 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

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.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica for under $2,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica for under $2,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,311, but on average you can expect to pay $3,649.

  • What does MEL to SJO mean?

    Melbourne Airport is MEL and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is SJO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/4.

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