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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San José from $2,018

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
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 (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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,018

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July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,760
1/11-7/11
  • 1/11-7/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 26m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 September 2025.

Sat 1/1112:00MEL - SJO
1 stop28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1101:55SJO - MEL
1 stop38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,018
Wed 17/913:25MEL - SJO
3 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/912:19SJO - MEL
3 stops32h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,134
Fri 31/1012:00MEL - SJO
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1101:55SJO - MEL
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,535
Sat 1/1112:00MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1109:40SJO - MEL
1 stop31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,797
Fri 31/1012:00MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1112:35SJO - MEL
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,800

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

12:00-23:51

1 stop28h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

02:20-09:30

2 stops38h 10m

$2,024

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

12:00-07:32

1 stop36h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/11

09:40-10:00

1 stop31h 20m

$2,797

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-20:55

2 stops25h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

11:35-08:30

2 stops27h 55m

$2,799

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

12:00-07:32

1 stop36h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

12:35-09:30

2 stops27h 55m

$2,800

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

12:00-23:45

1 stop28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

01:55-09:30

1 stop38h 35m

$2,827

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Deals found on 16/9

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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 18 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 18 September 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
8,926 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

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, San José Province?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to San José, San José Province in 36h 32m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne Airport to San José, San José Province is about 14233 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip from $2,595. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San José, San José Province for 11% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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$2,595Average$2,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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