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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $1,030

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
9 Jul — 16 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,297

One-way from

$1,030

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$3,293
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/11-18/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 101h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 23m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($367 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 4 July 2025.

Thu 6/1108:00MEL - LIR
3 stops47h 45mAir Canada
Tue 18/1115:45LIR - MEL
3 stops53h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 2/7$2,297
Thu 6/1108:00MEL - LIR
3 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1115:45LIR - MEL
3 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$2,322
Sat 16/809:45MEL - SJO
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/807:00SJO - MEL
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,731
Fri 1/809:45MEL - LIR
2 stops42h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 31/814:00LIR - MEL
2 stops48h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,778
Fri 1/809:30MEL - SJO
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/808:37SJO - MEL
1 stop31h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,812
Thu 6/1113:00MEL - LIR
2 stops41h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1112:50LIR - MEL
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,827
Fri 1/815:05MEL - SJO
2 stops37h 49mBritish Airways
Wed 6/807:25SJO - MEL
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/7$2,839
Sun 17/808:10MEL - SJO
3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sun 24/817:00SJO - MEL
2 stops44h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/7$3,131
Tue 8/722:45MEL - SJO
2 stops61h 19mQatar Airways
Thu 17/712:40SJO - MEL
2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7$4,216
Fri 1/806:00MEL - SJO
3 stops32h 50mAir Canada
Sun 31/808:00SJO - MEL
3 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 3/7$6,311
Tue 8/722:20MEL - SJO
Nonstop33h 25mDelta
Thu 17/716:00SJO - MEL
Nonstop0h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/7$26,024

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Fly from

Melbourne

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

08:00-14:45

3 stops47h 45m

Liberia

Tue 18/11

15:45-14:35

3 stops53h 50m

$2,297

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

08:00-14:45

3 stops47h 45m

Liberia

Tue 18/11

15:45-14:35

3 stops53h 50m

$2,322

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

09:45-23:30

1 stop29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/8

07:00-20:15

2 stops45h 15m

$2,731

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

09:45-12:25

2 stops42h 40m

Liberia

Sun 31/8

14:00-06:45

2 stops48h 45m

$2,778

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

09:30-21:15

2 stops27h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

08:37-08:15

1 stop31h 38m

$2,812

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

13:00-13:10

2 stops41h 10m

Liberia

Tue 18/11

12:50-10:00

2 stops28h 10m

$2,827

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

15:05-12:54

2 stops37h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/8

07:25-05:00

1 stop29h 35m

$2,839

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

08:10-15:35

3 stops47h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/8

17:00-05:15

2 stops44h 15m

$3,131

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

06:00-22:50

3 stops32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

08:00-11:05

3 stops35h 05m

$6,311

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

14:15-00:38

2 stops27h 23m

$1,030

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 4 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica, such as LATAM Airlines, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,844 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,093 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,741. Users have also found prices from $2,088 and $2,235 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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