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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica from $1,111

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,844

One-way from

$1,111

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,894
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 43m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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17/5
  • 17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($306 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 28 March 2025.

Mon 12/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops40h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/513:30SJO - MEL
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,844
Fri 1/810:55MEL - LIR
2 stops39h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/813:20LIR - MEL
2 stops50h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,859
Mon 12/513:45MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/511:15SJO - MEL
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,968
Tue 22/415:05MEL - SJO
1 stop22h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/506:03SJO - MEL
2 stops32h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,987

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

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

10:55-11:38

2 stops40h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/5

13:30-07:30

2 stops26h 00m

$2,844

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

10:55-10:00

2 stops39h 05m

Liberia

Sun 31/8

13:20-08:15

2 stops50h 55m

$2,859

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

13:45-07:28

3 stops33h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/5

11:15-11:55

3 stops32h 40m

$2,968

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

15:05-22:04

1 stop22h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/5

06:03-06:45

2 stops32h 42m

$3,987

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

20:20-11:15

3 stops54h 55m

$1,111

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:00-15:35

2 stops67h 35m

$1,738

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Deals found on 27/3

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 28 March 2025.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,751 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,751 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,751 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,751 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,751 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica. 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 28 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,808Average$2,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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