Cheap flights from Melbourne to San José from $1,043

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
17 oct. — 24 oct.1
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 17 septembre 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,525

One-way from

$1,043

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,758
30/10-5/11
  • 30/10-5/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 11m total
  • Melbourne to San José
15/2
  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 13m total
  • Melbourne to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($81 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 17 septembre 2025.

jeu. 30/1014:30MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 21mMultiple Airlines
mer. 5/1101:55SJO - MEL
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,525
mer. 15/1011:55MEL - SJO
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
mer. 22/1015:05SJO - MEL
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,906
dim. 19/1009:45MEL - SJO
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
sam. 25/1001:11SJO - MEL
1 stop39h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,960
sam. 1/1112:00MEL - SJO
1 stop28h 51mMultiple Airlines
ven. 7/1101:55SJO - MEL
1 stop38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,017
mer. 17/913:25MEL - SJO
3 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
lun. 22/912:19SJO - MEL
3 stops32h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,134

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

jeu. 30/10

14:30-23:51

2 stops26h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 5/11

01:55-12:45

2 stops41h 50m

$1,525

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

mer. 15/10

11:55-19:00

1 stop24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 22/10

15:05-06:45

2 stops46h 40m

$1,906

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

dim. 19/10

09:45-11:15

2 stops42h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 25/10

01:11-09:30

1 stop39h 19m

$1,960

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

sam. 1/11

12:00-23:51

1 stop28h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 7/11

01:55-09:30

1 stop38h 35m

$2,017

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

ven. 31/10

12:00-23:45

1 stop28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 6/11

01:55-12:45

2 stops41h 50m

$2,534

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

dim. 19/10

11:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 26/10

07:45-09:00

2 stops32h 15m

$2,796

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

dim. 15/2

12:00-23:13

2 stops52h 13m

$1,043

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Deals found on 14/9

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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 17 septembre 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.

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 17 septembre 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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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!

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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.

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

    United Airlines, at $2,594, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to San José, San José Province.. United Airlines is currently priced 11% 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$2,594Average$2,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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