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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica from $998

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,844

One-way from

$998

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,903
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/8-31/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 18m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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22/5
  • 22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 51m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($249 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Fri 1/810:55MEL - LIR
1 stop23h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/813:20LIR - MEL
2 stops50h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,844
Fri 1/810:55MEL - SJO
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/808:37SJO - MEL
1 stop31h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,849
Fri 1/807:15MEL - SJO
3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/814:00SJO - MEL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$4,041

Find flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica 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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

10:55-18:03

1 stop23h 08m

Liberia

Sun 31/8

13:20-07:30

2 stops50h 10m

$2,844

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

10:55-05:30

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

08:37-08:15

1 stop31h 38m

$2,849

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

07:15-18:40

3 stops27h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

14:00-11:05

2 stops29h 05m

$4,041

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

12:55-23:46

2 stops26h 51m

$998

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

15:15-18:36

2 stops43h 21m

$1,887

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

$2,231

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

15:05-13:14

1 stop38h 09m

$2,306

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

20:50-23:30

3 stops66h 40m

$2,537

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

06:00-22:50

3 stops32h 50m

$3,077

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/2

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica

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Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,825 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,757 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Costa Rica are Qatar Airways ($1,887), United Airlines ($2,231), and American Airlines ($2,306).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica?

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United AirlinesCheapest$2,784Average$2,965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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