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Cheap flights from San José to Melbourne Airport from $1,929

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MEL
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
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 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$3,319

One-way from

$1,929

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$3,702
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/4-19/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 97h 31m total
  • San José to Melbourne
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • San José to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($704 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($242 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 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 31 March 2025.

Sat 12/406:00SJO - MEL
2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 19/410:55MEL - SJO
2 stops63h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/3$3,319
Sat 12/411:35SJO - MEL
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/412:00MEL - SJO
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$4,044

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

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San José

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/4

06:00-08:15

2 stops34h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 19/4

10:55-10:11

2 stops63h 16m

$3,319

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/4

11:35-12:15

3 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 19/4

12:00-15:35

2 stops43h 35m

$4,044

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

01:55-05:40

2 stops35h 45m

$1,929

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

13:30-07:30

2 stops50h 00m

$2,349

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

23:59-05:00

1 stop37h 01m

$5,540

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/3

Best time to book a flight 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 31 March 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $3,319 on this airline. Users have found that United Airlines is 2% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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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