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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $1,146

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica departing on 15/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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09:45 - 23:15MEL-SJO
29h 30m2 stops
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05:05 - 06:45SJO-MEL
33h 40m2 stops
$2,065
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
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08:00 - 14:45MEL-LIR
47h 45m3 stops
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15:45 - 14:35LIR-MEL
53h 50m3 stops
$2,198
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Thu, 6 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
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12:00 - 22:55MEL-SJO
27h 55m2 stops
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05:05 - 06:45SJO-MEL
32h 40m2 stops
$2,244
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 29 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:00 - 15:35MEL-SJO
43h 35m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
17:00 - 05:15SJO-MEL
44h 15m2 stops
$2,337LATAM Airlines
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Air Canada Logo
20:30 - 22:55MEL-SJO
42h 25m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 11:05SJO-MEL
35h 05m3 stops
$2,384Air Canada
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 00:05MEL-SJO
33h 05m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:35 - 13:05SJO-MEL
36h 30m3 stops
$2,517Air Canada
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 29 Mar
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 08:15MEL-SJO
37h 45m2 stops
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08:45 - 09:15SJO-MEL
31h 30m1 stop
$2,832United Airlines
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 29 Mar
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 17:57MEL-LIR
45h 57m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:50 - 09:30LIR-MEL
27h 40m2 stops
$2,834United Airlines
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Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 14:04MEL-LIR
38h 59m1 stop
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14:59 - 13:35LIR-MEL
29h 36m2 stops
$3,413American Airlines
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Mon, 5 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 14:14MEL-SJO
39h 09m1 stop
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13:47 - 05:00SJO-MEL
46h 13m1 stop
$3,516American Airlines
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 29 Mar

United Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
29 Jan
MEL11:30Melbourne
37h 45m
2 stops
SJO08:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29 Mar
SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
MEL09:15Melbourne
$2,832
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United Airlines
18 Jan
MEL13:00Melbourne
45h 57m
2 stops
LIR17:57Liberia
2 Feb
LIR12:50Liberia
27h 40m
2 stops
MEL09:30Melbourne
$2,834
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United Airlines
31 Aug
MEL09:30Melbourne
26h 07m
2 stops
SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7 Sept
SJO08:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 38m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,835
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Air Canada flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica

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Air Canada
17 Sept
MEL20:30Melbourne
42h 25m
3 stops
SJO22:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Sept
SJO08:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 05m
3 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
$2,384
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Air Canada
29 Jan
MEL08:00Melbourne
33h 05m
3 stops
SJO00:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29 Mar
SJO07:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 30m
3 stops
MEL13:05Melbourne
$2,517
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Air Canada
18 Jan
MEL08:00Melbourne
47h 45m
3 stops
LIR14:45Liberia
2 Feb
LIR15:45Liberia
54h 50m
3 stops
MEL15:35Melbourne
$2,851
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 5 August 2025.
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Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

09:45-23:15

2 stops29h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/9

05:05-06:45

2 stops33h 40m

$2,065

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

08:00-14:45

3 stops47h 45m

Liberia

Tue 18/11

15:45-14:35

3 stops53h 50m

$2,198

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

12:00-22:55

2 stops27h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

05:05-06:45

2 stops32h 40m

$2,244

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

12:00-15:35

2 stops43h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/9

17:00-05:15

2 stops44h 15m

$2,337

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

20:30-22:55

3 stops42h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/9

08:00-11:05

3 stops35h 05m

$2,384

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

08:00-00:05

3 stops33h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

07:35-13:05

3 stops36h 30m

$2,517

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

11:30-08:15

2 stops37h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

08:45-09:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,832

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-17:57

2 stops45h 57m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

12:50-09:30

2 stops27h 40m

$2,834

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 5/1

16:05-14:04

1 stop38h 59m

Liberia

Sat 24/1

14:59-13:35

2 stops29h 36m

$3,413

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

16:05-14:14

1 stop39h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

13:47-05:00

1 stop46h 13m

$3,516

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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 $2,781. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Costa Rica from Melbourne Airport during March instead. Flights to Costa Rica in March, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $2,808.

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 $2,862. 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 $3,812. 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 $3,021. 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 $3,273 per ticket.

Cheap Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica

Best price found

$1,146

Fastest flight time

26h 05m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $1,146. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,065.
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica takes 26h 05m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Melbourne Airport - Liberia Airport and Melbourne Airport - San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near Costa Rica: Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $2,673Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,912 reviews
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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Melbourne to Costa Rica flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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