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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $832

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
30 Mar — 6 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,852

One-way from

$832

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,897
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/8-31/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 33m total
  • Melbourne to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($307 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($71 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 25 March 2025.

Wed 8/1014:25MEL - SJO
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1006:10SJO - MEL
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,192
Fri 1/809:30MEL - LIR
2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/813:20LIR - MEL
2 stops50h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,852
Fri 1/810:55MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/808:37SJO - MEL
1 stop31h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,854
Thu 9/1007:00MEL - SJO
3 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Mon 27/1007:55SJO - MEL
3 stops35h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 25/3$2,979
Mon 6/1013:00MEL - SJO
2 stops43h 35mLATAM Airlines
Mon 27/1017:00SJO - MEL
2 stops43h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/3$3,123
Thu 9/1016:15MEL - SJO
2 stops39h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 28/1014:25SJO - MEL
2 stops35h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3$3,333
Tue 22/415:05MEL - SJO
1 stop22h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/506:03SJO - MEL
2 stops32h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$3,997

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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

Fri 1/8

09:30-10:00

2 stops40h 30m

Liberia

Sun 31/8

13:20-08:15

2 stops50h 55m

$2,852

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

08:37-08:15

1 stop31h 38m

$2,854

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

$3,997

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

$4,829

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

12:55-07:28

3 stops34h 33m

$832

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Deals found on 23/3

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

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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 25 March 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Miz,Oct 2024

EWR - YYZ

I booked on United but it was really Air Canada. It was very confusing when I went to the airport. The ride to NY was very turbulent and shaky. The ride back was better. It would be nicer with more leg room and to get rid of the tilting the seat back thing. Fine for an hour flight but any longer would have been not great. Please put subtitles on the programs so we don;t have t use headphones if we forget them.

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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 25 March 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,810Average$2,989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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