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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San José from $1,135

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 18 December 2025.

Sat 27/1211:30MEL - SJO
2 stops51h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/108:45SJO - MEL
2 stops55h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,816
Sat 27/1211:30MEL - SJO
2 stops51h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/106:30SJO - MEL
2 stops58h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,965
Sat 27/1213:00MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/109:40SJO - MEL
2 stops54h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,006
Sat 27/1211:30MEL - SJO
2 stops51h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/106:30SJO - MEL
2 stops58h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,115
Mon 29/1211:30MEL - SJO
1 stop35h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/109:40SJO - MEL
2 stops54h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,265
Tue 30/1211:30MEL - SJO
2 stops51h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/106:30SJO - MEL
2 stops58h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,414
Wed 31/1212:00MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/108:00SJO - MEL
2 stops28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,532
Tue 30/1211:30MEL - SJO
1 stop35h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/106:40SJO - MEL
1 stop33h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,564
Wed 31/1211:30MEL - SJO
1 stop35h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/106:40SJO - MEL
1 stop33h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$4,617
Wed 31/1213:00MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/109:40SJO - MEL
1 stop31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$4,767
Wed 31/1217:10MEL - SJO
2 stops44h 51mQatar Airways
Wed 21/108:00SJO - MEL
2 stops40h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12$4,915
Tue 30/1212:30MEL - SJO
2 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Fri 16/117:00SJO - MEL
2 stops43h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/12$4,960

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,813

One-way from

$1,200

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$3,404
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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19/2
  • 19/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($203 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 December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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Melbourne

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Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

11:30-08:32

2 stops38h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/1

06:30-09:30

2 stops34h 00m

$2,813

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,813

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:30-07:15

2 stops37h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

07:55-08:15

2 stops32h 20m

$2,814

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 27/12

11:30-22:00

2 stops51h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/1

08:45-09:30

2 stops55h 45m

$2,816

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

21:40-08:40

3 stops52h 00m

$1,135

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

21:40-08:40

3 stops52h 00m

$1,200

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

13:00-08:32

1 stop36h 32m

$2,235

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Deals found on 15/12

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to San José

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San José (average of $2,028). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,858). 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 18 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

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 18 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Melbourne Airport to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget 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?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the San José airport from Melbourne. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city centre.

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

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to San José will take you 38h 02m. Melbourne Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 14233 km.

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

    United Airlines, at $2,617, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to San José.. Users have found that United Airlines is 10% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Airport to San José?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San José (average of $2,028). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,858). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,617Average$2,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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