Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $1,366

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06:00 - 14:36MEL-SJO
25h 36m2 stops
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14:56 - 21:15SJO-MEL
37h 19m2 stops
$2,277Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Wed, 17 Dec
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16:25 - 13:04MEL-SJO
37h 39m2 stops
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00:01 - 10:25SJO-MEL
41h 24m2 stops
$2,388American Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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16:25 - 13:04MEL-SJO
37h 39m2 stops
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00:01 - 10:25SJO-MEL
41h 24m2 stops
$2,394American Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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06:00 - 14:18MEL-LIR
25h 18m2 stops
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15:18 - 11:25LIR-MEL
27h 07m2 stops
$2,394American Airlines
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Thu, 6 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
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16:05 - 14:06MEL-SJO
39h 01m1 stop
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14:56 - 05:00SJO-MEL
45h 04m1 stop
$2,405Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
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12:00 - 00:38MEL-SJO
29h 38m1 stop
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05:00 - 09:30SJO-MEL
35h 30m2 stops
$2,494Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Wed, 17 Dec
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11:30 - 16:08MEL-LIR
45h 38m2 stops
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14:20 - 09:30LIR-MEL
26h 10m2 stops
$2,821United Airlines
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Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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13:00 - 08:32MEL-SJO
36h 32m1 stop
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12:35 - 09:30SJO-MEL
51h 55m2 stops
$2,822United Airlines
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
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07:45 - 22:55MEL-SJO
32h 10m3 stops
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08:35 - 14:35SJO-MEL
37h 00m3 stops
$3,476Air Canada
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
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08:00 - 22:55MEL-SJO
31h 55m3 stops
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08:35 - 11:05SJO-MEL
57h 30m3 stops
$3,613Air Canada
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Thu, 11 Dec - Mon, 22 Dec

American Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
11 Mar
MEL16:25Melbourne
37h 39m
2 stops
SJO13:04San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14 Mar
SJO00:01San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 24m
2 stops
MEL10:25Melbourne
American Airlines
11 Mar
MEL16:25Melbourne
37h 39m
2 stops
SJO13:04San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14 Mar
SJO00:01San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 24m
2 stops
MEL10:25Melbourne
American Airlines
6 Nov
MEL06:00Melbourne
25h 18m
2 stops
LIR14:18Liberia
18 Nov
LIR15:18Liberia
27h 07m
2 stops
MEL11:25Melbourne

Air Canada flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica

Our best Air Canada deals on Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
Air Canada
3 Dec
MEL07:45Melbourne
32h 10m
3 stops
SJO22:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10 Dec
SJO08:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
37h 00m
3 stops
MEL14:35Melbourne
Air Canada
11 Dec
MEL08:00Melbourne
31h 55m
3 stops
SJO22:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22 Dec
SJO08:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
57h 30m
3 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
Air Canada
18 Jan
MEL07:00Melbourne
48h 45m
3 stops
LIR14:45Liberia
2 Feb
LIR15:45Liberia
52h 50m
3 stops
MEL13:35Melbourne

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MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

06:00-14:36

2 stops25h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/12

14:56-21:15

2 stops37h 19m

$2,277

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:25-13:04

2 stops37h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

00:01-10:25

2 stops41h 24m

$2,388

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:25-13:04

2 stops37h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

00:01-10:25

2 stops41h 24m

$2,394

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

06:00-14:18

2 stops25h 18m

Liberia

Tue 18/11

15:18-11:25

2 stops27h 07m

$2,394

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

16:05-14:06

1 stop39h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

14:56-05:00

1 stop45h 04m

$2,405

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

12:00-00:38

1 stop29h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/12

05:00-09:30

2 stops35h 30m

$2,494

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

11:30-16:08

2 stops45h 38m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,821

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

13:00-08:32

1 stop36h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/12

12:35-09:30

2 stops51h 55m

$2,822

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

07:45-22:55

3 stops32h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

08:35-14:35

3 stops37h 00m

$3,476

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

08:00-22:55

3 stops31h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/12

08:35-11:05

3 stops57h 30m

$3,613

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $2,771. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Costa Rica from Melbourne Airport during August instead. Flights to Costa Rica in August, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $2,778.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Melbourne Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $2,852. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $3,799. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica at midday for as low as $3,010. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Costa Rica, so prices are often more expensive at around $3,262 per ticket.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica flight.

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There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Costa Rica can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Costa Rica. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica

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