What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to San José round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to San José is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,081 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $2,557.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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

When flying from Melbourne to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 2 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 14.1 km from San José’s city centre.

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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Wed 18/1113:45 -

3 stops36h 05m

Wed 2/1205:35 -

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Deal found 29/8$2,279

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Deal found 29/8$2,373

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1 stop31h 50m

Deal found 29/8$2,768

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2 stops26h 05m

Deal found 27/8$2,780

Mon 12/1009:45 -

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1 stop30h 35m

Deal found 27/8$3,123

Fri 27/1106:15 -

2 stops24h 07m

Sat 28/1114:25 -

2 stops51h 05m

Deal found 28/8$3,239

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MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

11:30-08:50

2 stops38h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

05:35-09:30

2 stops34h 55m

$2,543

Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:45-08:32

1 stop36h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

09:40-10:30

1 stop31h 50m

$2,768

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

22:45-23:26

2 stops41h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/3

00:35-05:00

1 stop35h 25m

$2,870

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

23:45-12:00

2 stops53h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

06:00-23:05

2 stops48h 05m

$3,023

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

06:15-13:22

2 stops24h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

14:25-10:30

2 stops51h 05m

$3,239

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MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

23:55-23:57

3 stops41h 02m

$1,328

Fastest single journey

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

10:30-19:30

1 stop26h 00m

$1,371

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 24/2

09:20-23:50

2 stops55h 30m

$1,488

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

12:00-23:26

1 stop28h 26m

$2,131

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 24/2

12:45-08:32

1 stop36h 47m

$2,205

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San José, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

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10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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7.4

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10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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10,157 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

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 2 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 14.1 km from San José’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to San José round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to San José is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,081 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $2,557.
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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