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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San José from $2,164

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
25 Dec — 1 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 25 November 2025.

Fri 26/1213:00MEL - SJO
2 stops50h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/109:40SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,022
Thu 25/1208:00MEL - SJO
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/109:40SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,052
Thu 25/1208:00MEL - SJO
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/114:05SJO - MEL
2 stops50h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,160
Thu 25/1208:00MEL - SJO
2 stops31h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/109:40SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11$3,203
Fri 26/1213:00MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/114:05SJO - MEL
2 stops50h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,279
Sat 27/1216:05MEL - SJO
2 stops37h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/114:54SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/11$3,414

Cheap 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 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,044

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,925
4/5-16/5
  • 4/5-16/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 59h 32m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($198 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($90 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

Mon 4/5

09:45-23:42

1 stop29h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/5

01:06-12:00

2 stops42h 54m

$2,164

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

06:00-22:40

2 stops33h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

13:47-10:25

2 stops27h 38m

$2,287

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

16:10-12:22

3 stops37h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

05:30-09:30

2 stops35h 00m

$2,409

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

12:00-23:59

1 stop28h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

01:27-12:25

2 stops41h 58m

$2,517

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

09:45-23:15

2 stops29h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

06:10-06:45

2 stops32h 35m

$2,674

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,833

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

09:30-19:37

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/5

07:55-08:15

2 stops32h 20m

$2,833

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,833

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Deals found on 23/11

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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 $2,127). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,928). 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 25 November 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 25 November 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
9,044 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,044 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,044 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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 33h 40m. 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 $2,680, 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 $2,127). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,928). 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$2,680Average$2,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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