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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $1,160

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,225

One-way from

$1,160

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$3,326
6/11-18/11
  • 6/11-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 19m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($375 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Costa Rica

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 8 July 2025.

Thu 6/1114:15MEL - LIR
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:20LIR - MEL
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,225
Thu 21/813:30MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/814:37SJO - MEL
3 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,276
Fri 31/1006:00MEL - SJO
2 stops29h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1115:00SJO - MEL
2 stops29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,290
Fri 31/1012:00MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1109:40SJO - MEL
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,818
Fri 1/809:45MEL - LIR
2 stops42h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 31/812:45LIR - MEL
2 stops50h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,823
Thu 6/1113:00MEL - LIR
2 stops41h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1108:35LIR - MEL
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,863
Fri 1/806:00MEL - SJO
3 stops32h 50mAir Canada
Sun 31/808:00SJO - MEL
3 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 8/7$6,585

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

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

14:15-06:20

2 stops33h 05m

Liberia

Tue 18/11

11:20-12:45

2 stops32h 25m

$2,225

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 21/8

13:30-07:28

3 stops33h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/8

14:37-12:00

3 stops29h 23m

$2,276

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

06:00-18:16

2 stops29h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

15:00-13:35

2 stops29h 35m

$2,290

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

12:00-07:32

1 stop36h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

09:40-09:30

2 stops30h 50m

$2,818

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

09:45-12:25

2 stops42h 40m

Liberia

Sun 31/8

12:45-06:45

2 stops50h 00m

$2,823

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

13:00-13:10

2 stops41h 10m

Liberia

Tue 18/11

08:35-10:00

2 stops32h 25m

$2,863

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

06:00-22:50

3 stops32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

08:00-11:35

3 stops35h 35m

$6,585

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

14:00-20:19

3 stops47h 19m

$1,160

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

00:35-17:35

2 stops58h 00m

$10,627

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Deals found on 7/7

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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 8 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget them.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget them.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget them.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget them.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget them.

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