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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San José from $1,030

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
9 juil. — 16 juil.1
1 adult

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 4 juillet 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,731

One-way from

$1,030

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$3,293
16/8-23/8
  • 16/8-23/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 00m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 23m total
  • Melbourne to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($367 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 4 juillet 2025.

sam. 16/809:45MEL - SJO
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
sam. 23/807:00SJO - MEL
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,731
ven. 1/809:30MEL - SJO
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
dim. 31/808:37SJO - MEL
1 stop31h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,812
ven. 1/815:05MEL - SJO
2 stops37h 49mBritish Airways
mer. 6/807:25SJO - MEL
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/7$2,839
dim. 17/808:10MEL - SJO
3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines
dim. 24/817:00SJO - MEL
2 stops44h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/7$3,131
mar. 8/722:45MEL - SJO
2 stops61h 19mQatar Airways
jeu. 17/712:40SJO - MEL
2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7$4,216
ven. 1/806:00MEL - SJO
3 stops32h 50mAir Canada
dim. 31/808:00SJO - MEL
3 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 3/7$6,311
mar. 8/722:20MEL - SJO
Nonstop33h 25mDelta
jeu. 17/716:00SJO - MEL
Nonstop0h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/7$26,024

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

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Melbourne

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

sam. 16/8

09:45-23:30

1 stop29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 23/8

07:00-20:15

2 stops45h 15m

$2,731

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

ven. 1/8

09:30-21:15

2 stops27h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 31/8

08:37-08:15

1 stop31h 38m

$2,812

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

ven. 1/8

15:05-12:54

2 stops37h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 6/8

07:25-05:00

1 stop29h 35m

$2,839

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

dim. 17/8

08:10-15:35

3 stops47h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 24/8

17:00-05:15

2 stops44h 15m

$3,131

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

ven. 1/8

06:00-22:50

3 stops32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 31/8

08:00-11:05

3 stops35h 05m

$6,311

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

sam. 15/11

14:15-00:38

2 stops27h 23m

$1,030

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

sam. 18/10

07:00-22:55

3 stops32h 55m

$1,741

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

sam. 18/10

09:45-12:00

2 stops43h 15m

$2,088

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

sam. 18/10

11:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

$2,235

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Deals found on 2/7

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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 4 juillet 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne 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 4 juillet 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San José, such as LATAM Airlines, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,844 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,093 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,June 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.

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.

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

    United Airlines, at $2,812, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and LATAM Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to San José, San José Province one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,741. Users have also found prices from $2,088 and $2,235 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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

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 4 juillet 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,634Average$2,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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