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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San José from $1,353

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 November 2025.

Sun 23/1111:30MEL - SJO
2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1206:40SJO - MEL
2 stops57h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$3,199
Sun 23/1106:00MEL - SJO
2 stops34h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/1200:34SJO - MEL
1 stop35h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$3,508
Sun 23/1107:00MEL - SJO
3 stops32h 55mAir Canada
Mon 22/1208:35SJO - MEL
3 stops38h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 2/11$4,679

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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,761

One-way from

$1,353

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$3,114
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 69h 35m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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28/11
  • 28/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($177 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Melbourne

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

06:30-23:05

3 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

07:35-12:35

3 stops36h 00m

$2,761

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-17:16

2 stops23h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

05:30-09:00

2 stops34h 30m

$2,821

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

11:30-11:25

2 stops40h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/12

06:40-09:35

2 stops57h 55m

$3,199

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

07:00-22:55

3 stops32h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/12

08:35-15:35

3 stops38h 00m

$4,679

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

09:00-23:35

3 stops55h 35m

$1,353

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 29/11

14:20-23:28

2 stops26h 08m

$1,795

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 29/11

13:00-08:32

1 stop36h 32m

$2,545

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Deals found on 2/11

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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 $2,338). Flying from Melbourne to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,907). 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 5 November 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 5 November 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
9,002 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
9,002 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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 23h 46m. Fly via Air Canada 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 $2,661 on this airline. 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.

  • 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 $2,338). Flying from Melbourne to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,907). 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,661Average$2,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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