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Cheap flights from San José to Melbourne Airport from $1,481

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San José to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,000

One-way from

$1,481

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$4,963
2/7-26/7
  • 2/7-26/7
  • 6 total stops
  • 75h 45m total
  • San José to Melbourne
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 33m total
  • San José to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from San José to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 2/706:10SJO - MEL
3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/713:40MEL - SJO
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,000
Thu 30/108:45SJO - MEL
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/211:30MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/1$3,038
Fri 25/417:00SJO - MEL
2 stops44h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 25/509:25MEL - SJO
3 stops46h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/1$4,165
Thu 1/523:59SJO - MEL
1 stop37h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/509:40MEL - SJO
2 stops28h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$5,286
Mon 3/320:35SJO - MEL
3 stops46h 15mKLM
Sun 16/309:15MEL - SJO
3 stops50h 10mKLM
Deal found 16/1$5,573
Mon 15/1218:10SJO - MEL
2 stops36h 35mIberia
Sat 3/117:10MEL - SJO
2 stops40h 35mIberia
Deal found 15/1$6,023
Mon 15/1220:35SJO - MEL
2 stops40h 10mAir France
Fri 2/100:35MEL - SJO
2 stops57h 35mAir France
Deal found 15/1$8,413

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San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/7

06:10-12:20

3 stops38h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

13:40-11:15

3 stops37h 35m

$2,000

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/1

08:45-10:00

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 5/2

11:30-20:39

2 stops26h 09m

$3,038

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/4

17:00-05:40

2 stops44h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

09:25-15:35

3 stops46h 10m

$4,165

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/5

23:59-05:00

1 stop37h 01m

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

09:40-21:55

2 stops28h 15m

$5,286

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/3

20:35-11:50

3 stops46h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

09:15-18:25

3 stops50h 10m

$5,573

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/2

01:12-12:45

2 stops42h 33m

$1,481

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/2

06:30-10:00

2 stops34h 30m

$2,391

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/2

08:55-13:35

3 stops35h 40m

$5,396

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/2

06:15-05:40

1 stop30h 25m

$5,507

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Deals found on 16/1

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Melbourne

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Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,593 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from San José to Melbourne?

    Located just 14.1 km from the city centre, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from San José. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Melbourne Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $3,038 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are LATAM Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $4,165 and $5,286 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $2,391 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $5,396 and American Airlines from $5,507 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San José, San José Province to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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