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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $856

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
21 Apr — 28 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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,803

One-way from

$856

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,868
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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8/6
  • 8/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 33m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($355 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 16 April 2025.

Wed 14/510:55MEL - LIR
2 stops41h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/508:45LIR - MEL
1 stop31h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,803
Fri 1/809:30MEL - SJO
2 stops29h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/807:55SJO - MEL
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,836
Wed 14/518:15MEL - LIR
3 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/512:45LIR - MEL
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$3,604
Tue 22/411:55MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/523:59SJO - MEL
1 stop37h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/4$4,018
Fri 1/806:00MEL - SJO
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/808:00SJO - MEL
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$4,574

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

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Melbourne

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

10:55-12:10

2 stops41h 15m

Liberia

Sun 18/5

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,803

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

09:30-22:39

2 stops29h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

07:55-08:15

2 stops32h 20m

$2,836

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

18:15-11:45

3 stops57h 30m

Liberia

Sun 18/5

12:45-23:10

2 stops42h 25m

$3,604

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

06:00-22:50

3 stops32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

08:00-11:25

3 stops35h 25m

$4,574

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

12:55-07:28

3 stops34h 33m

$856

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

08:10-15:35

4 stops47h 25m

$1,867

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Deals found on 15/4

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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 16 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport 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 16 April 2025.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
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Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

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
1,761 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

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
8,658 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

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 16 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,781Average$2,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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