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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica from $1,872

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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 23:59
MEL
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SJO
27h 04m2 stops
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01:27 - 12:45
SJO
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MEL
42h 18m2 stops
$1,872Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
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12:00 - 23:15
MEL
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SJO
28h 15m2 stops
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05:00 - 09:30
SJO
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MEL
35h 30m2 stops
$2,158Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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12:00 - 23:40
MEL
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SJO
28h 40m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:30
SJO
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MEL
34h 30m2 stops
$2,182Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
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12:00 - 23:15
MEL
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SJO
28h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:30
SJO
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MEL
34h 30m2 stops
$2,194Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
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06:00 - 14:25
MEL
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LIR
25h 25m2 stops
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12:47 - 10:25
LIR
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MEL
28h 38m2 stops
$2,276American Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:25
MEL
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LIR
25h 25m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:30 - 10:25
LIR
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MEL
26h 55m2 stops
$2,277American Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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13:00 - 12:55
MEL
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LIR
40h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 09:30
LIR
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MEL
26h 10m2 stops
$2,797United Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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11:30 - 13:10
MEL
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LIR
42h 40m2 stops
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12:50 - 09:30
LIR
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MEL
27h 40m2 stops
$2,800United Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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07:45 - 14:45
MEL
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LIR
48h 00m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:45 - 12:35
LIR
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MEL
52h 50m3 stops
$2,874Air Canada
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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07:45 - 14:45
MEL
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LIR
48h 00m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:45 - 13:05
LIR
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MEL
53h 20m3 stops
$2,876Air Canada
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 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
7 Feb
MEL13:00Melbourne
34h 25m
2 stops
SJO06:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Feb
SJO09:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
MEL10:00Melbourne
$2,797
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United Airlines
8 May
MEL09:30Melbourne
36h 00m
1 stop
SJO05:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16 May
SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,800
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United Airlines
9 Feb
MEL13:00Melbourne
36h 32m
1 stop
SJO08:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Feb
SJO09:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
MEL10:00Melbourne
$2,802
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American Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
5 Mar
MEL06:00Melbourne
25h 25m
2 stops
LIR14:25Liberia
9 Mar
LIR12:47Liberia
28h 38m
2 stops
MEL10:25Melbourne
$2,276
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American Airlines
5 Mar
MEL06:00Melbourne
25h 25m
2 stops
LIR14:25Liberia
9 Mar
LIR14:30Liberia
26h 55m
2 stops
MEL10:25Melbourne
$2,277
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American Airlines
5 Mar
MEL06:00Melbourne
47h 28m
2 stops
LIR12:28Liberia
9 Mar
LIR14:30Liberia
26h 55m
2 stops
MEL10:25Melbourne
$2,280
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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 11 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

13:55-23:59

2 stops27h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

01:27-12:45

2 stops42h 18m

$1,872

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

12:00-23:15

2 stops28h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

05:00-09:30

2 stops35h 30m

$2,158

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

12:00-23:40

2 stops28h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

06:00-09:30

2 stops34h 30m

$2,182

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

12:00-23:15

2 stops28h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

06:00-09:30

2 stops34h 30m

$2,194

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

06:00-14:25

2 stops25h 25m

Liberia

Mon 9/3

12:47-10:25

2 stops28h 38m

$2,276

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

06:00-14:25

2 stops25h 25m

Liberia

Mon 9/3

14:30-10:25

2 stops26h 55m

$2,277

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-12:55

2 stops40h 55m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,797

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

11:30-13:10

2 stops42h 40m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

12:50-09:30

2 stops27h 40m

$2,800

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

07:45-14:45

3 stops48h 00m

Liberia

Mon 9/3

14:45-12:35

3 stops52h 50m

$2,874

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

07:45-14:45

3 stops48h 00m

Liberia

Mon 9/3

14:45-13:05

3 stops53h 20m

$2,876

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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, August 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 $2,703. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, 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 August, still average around $2,706.

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 $2,788. 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 $3,713. 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 $2,942. 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 $3,188 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.

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

Fastest flight time

24h 07m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica takes 24h 07m
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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $2,604Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,095 reviews
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Can I find flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Costa Rica from Melbourne.

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