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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San José from $2,162

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SJO
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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 21 January 2025.

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$2,162

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,260
7/4-28/5
  • 7/4-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 01m total
  • Melbourne to San José
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 21 January 2025.

Mon 7/413:45MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/500:56SJO - MEL
2 stops42h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,162
Mon 27/106:45MEL - SJO
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/214:47SJO - MEL
2 stops27h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,629
Sun 6/409:30MEL - SJO
2 stops40h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/513:30SJO - MEL
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,846
Mon 7/412:00MEL - SJO
2 stops43h 35mLATAM Airlines
Sun 1/617:00SJO - MEL
2 stops44h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,955
Sun 6/415:15MEL - SJO
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 27/516:30SJO - MEL
2 stops39h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/1$3,835
Mon 7/420:30MEL - SJO
3 stops40h 50mAir Canada
Fri 30/508:00SJO - MEL
3 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 19/1$4,703
Wed 9/410:55MEL - SJO
2 stops46h 40mLufthansa
Sat 31/519:25SJO - MEL
2 stops68h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 19/1$26,494

Find flights from Melbourne to San José within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San José 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 21 January 2025.

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MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

13:45-00:12

2 stops26h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

00:56-11:30

2 stops42h 34m

$2,162

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

06:45-23:09

2 stops33h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/2

14:57-11:40

2 stops27h 43m

$2,637

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

09:30-10:11

2 stops40h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/5

13:30-07:30

2 stops26h 00m

$2,846

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

12:00-15:35

2 stops43h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/6

17:00-05:40

2 stops44h 40m

$2,955

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

15:15-15:05

2 stops39h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/5

16:30-23:30

2 stops39h 00m

$3,835

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

20:30-21:20

3 stops40h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/5

08:00-11:35

3 stops35h 35m

$4,703

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

10:55-17:35

2 stops46h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/5

19:25-07:30

2 stops68h 05m

$26,494

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Deals found on 19/1

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 January 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.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 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 21 January 2025.
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.0
Good
8,627 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

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?

    American Airlines, at $2,629, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and LATAM Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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

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United AirlinesCheapest$2,895Average$3,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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