Cheap flights from Melbourne to San José from $1,129

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,669

One-way from

$1,129

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,793
27/10-3/11
  • 27/10-3/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 88h 05m total
  • Melbourne to San José
15/1
  • 15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Melbourne to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($214 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San José

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 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1014:30MEL - SJO
3 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1119:50SJO - MEL
3 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,669
Sun 26/1012:00MEL - SJO
1 stop28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1102:00SJO - MEL
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,929
Sat 25/1011:55MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1123:28SJO - MEL
2 stops41h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$2,800
Sun 7/1221:00MEL - SJO
3 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/108:35SJO - MEL
3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$2,802

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

14:30-13:40

3 stops40h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

19:50-12:45

3 stops47h 55m

$1,669

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

12:00-23:51

1 stop28h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

02:00-09:30

1 stop38h 30m

$1,929

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

12:00-10:25

2 stops39h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

12:35-09:30

2 stops27h 55m

$2,800

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

11:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

23:28-10:00

2 stops41h 32m

$2,800

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-20:55

2 stops27h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

05:30-09:00

2 stops34h 30m

$2,800

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

19:00-23:00

3 stops45h 00m

$1,129

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

11:55-20:19

2 stops49h 24m

$1,149

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 5/1

18:50-23:59

3 stops46h 09m

$1,662

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 5/1

16:05-22:45

1 stop23h 40m

$2,318

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Deals found on 10/9

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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 12 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to San José, San José Province at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to San José, San José Province?

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 12 September 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.

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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.

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

    United Airlines, at $2,611, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to San José, San José Province.. United Airlines is currently priced 10% 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.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,611Average$2,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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