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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San José from $1,367

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
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 October 2025.

Sat 15/1106:00MEL - SJO
2 stops25h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/1207:00SJO - MEL
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/10$2,857
Fri 26/1216:05MEL - SJO
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/313:47SJO - MEL
2 stops27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$2,962
Fri 26/1213:00MEL - SJO
2 stops48h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/311:35SJO - MEL
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/10$2,981
Fri 5/1211:30MEL - SJO
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1208:45SJO - MEL
2 stops56h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/10$3,133
Fri 26/1214:15MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/202:26SJO - MEL
2 stops41h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$3,165
Fri 26/1216:05MEL - SJO
1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/313:47SJO - MEL
1 stop46h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/10$3,524
Fri 5/1214:05MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1201:30SJO - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$3,612
Fri 26/1212:00MEL - SJO
2 stops40h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/300:20SJO - MEL
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$3,752

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,394

One-way from

$1,367

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,828
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 11/3-14/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 03m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 08m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($401 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Melbourne

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:25-13:04

2 stops37h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

00:01-10:25

2 stops41h 24m

$2,394

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-19:39

2 stops26h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

08:40-09:00

1 stop31h 20m

$2,827

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

06:00-14:36

2 stops25h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/12

07:00-09:30

2 stops33h 30m

$2,857

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

16:05-22:45

1 stop23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/2

14:49-12:25

2 stops28h 36m

$2,962

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

16:05-22:45

1 stop23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

13:47-10:25

2 stops27h 38m

$2,962

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

13:00-20:39

2 stops48h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/3

11:35-08:30

2 stops27h 55m

$2,981

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 5/12

11:30-22:00

2 stops27h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

08:45-10:00

2 stops56h 15m

$3,133

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

06:30-00:38

3 stops59h 08m

$1,367

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

13:10-23:45

3 stops51h 35m

$1,407

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Deals found on 20/10

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San José

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to San José?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San José (average of $2,217). Flying from Melbourne to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,911). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to San José at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 22 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San José, 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
8,988 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Melbourne. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 1 airline. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 14.1 km from San José’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to San José in 26h 09m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne and San José are separated by a distance of 14233 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to San José round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to San José is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,665 on this airline. United Airlines is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to San José 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 to San José?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San José (average of $2,217). Flying from Melbourne to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,911). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$2,665Average$2,804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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