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The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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06:00 - 19:30MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

01:46 - 20:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

49h 19m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,433Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

06:00 - 23:15MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

34h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

05:35 - 09:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

34h 55m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,621Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

11:55 - 11:38MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

40h 43m2 stops San Francisco Newark

09:40 - 10:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 50m1 stop San Francisco

$2,761United Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

11:55 - 07:15MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 20m1 stop San Francisco

09:40 - 10:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 50m1 stop San Francisco

$2,761United Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

10:30 - 12:21MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

42h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

08:45 - 10:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

32h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,761United Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

22:45 - 13:46MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

56h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

00:35 - 05:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,863American Airlines

Sun, 28 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

22:45 - 13:46MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

56h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

00:35 - 05:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,867American Airlines

Sun, 28 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

22:45 - 13:46MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

56h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

00:35 - 05:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,870American Airlines

Sun, 28 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

18:20 - 08:35MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

55h 15m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

16:15 - 17:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

55h 45m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,959Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

23:00 - 20:21MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

38h 21m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

06:00 - 23:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

48h 05m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

$3,011Multiple Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

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10:55 - 12:21MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 26m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:35 - 09:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,764United Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

10:55 - 07:15MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 20m1 stop San Francisco

13:25 - 08:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

50h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,764United Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

10:55 - 07:15MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 20m1 stop San Francisco

08:40 - 09:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 50m1 stop San Francisco

$2,764United Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

20:10 - 23:15MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

67h 05m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles Guatemala City La Aurora

05:35 - 09:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

34h 55m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Los Angeles

$3,518Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

08:15 - 23:55MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 40m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Bogotá El Dorado

07:45 - 12:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 50m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$4,636Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

10:55 - 19:37MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

48h 42m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

22:28 - 08:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

41h 02m2 stops Newark Los Angeles Los Angeles

$5,735United Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

10:55 - 07:15MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 20m1 stop San Francisco

12:55 - 08:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

50h 35m2 stops Newark Los Angeles Los Angeles

$5,735United Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

05:15 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

74h 40m3 stops Dubai Intl Barcelona-El Prat Mexico City Benito Juarez

07:45 - 06:25SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

53h 40m2 stops Miami Dubai Intl

$8,078Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

07:25 - 13:57MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

46h 32m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

13:00 - 23:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

41h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

$13,559Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

06:00 - 22:00MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 00m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

07:45 - 13:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

36h 50m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$16,628Air Canada

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

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United Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to San José

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United Airlines

23 Oct

MEL11:55Melbourne

36h 20m

1 stop

SJO07:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5 Nov

SJO09:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 50m

1 stop

MEL10:30Melbourne

$2,761

United Airlines

24 Sept

MEL10:55Melbourne

41h 26m

2 stops

SJO12:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29 Oct

SJO11:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 55m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

$2,764

United Airlines

30 Oct

MEL10:30Melbourne

35h 55m

1 stop

SJO05:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6 Nov

SJO09:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 50m

1 stop

MEL10:30Melbourne

$2,766

Air Canada flights from Melbourne Airport to San José

Our best Air Canada deals on Melbourne Airport to San José flight tickets

Air Canada

28 Feb

MEL08:00Melbourne

31h 30m

3 stops

SJO22:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4 Mar

SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

35h 50m

3 stops

MEL13:35Melbourne

$4,829

Air Canada

28 Feb

MEL08:00Melbourne

31h 30m

3 stops

SJO22:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4 Mar

SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

35h 50m

3 stops

MEL13:35Melbourne

$4,947

Air Canada

24 Sept

MEL06:00Melbourne

32h 00m

3 stops

SJO22:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29 Oct

SJO07:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 50m

3 stops

MEL13:35Melbourne

$16,628

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11:55-11:38

2 stops40h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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1 stop31h 50m

$2,761

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MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Fri 23/10

11:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/11

09:40-10:30

1 stop31h 50m

$2,761

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MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Melbourne

Fri 23/10

10:30-12:21

2 stops42h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/11

08:45-10:30

2 stops32h 45m

$2,761

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

22:45-13:46

2 stops56h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/3

00:35-05:00

1 stop35h 25m

$2,863

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

22:45-13:46

2 stops56h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/3

00:35-05:00

1 stop35h 25m

$2,867

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

22:45-13:46

2 stops56h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/3

00:35-05:00

1 stop35h 25m

$2,870

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

18:20-08:35

3 stops55h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/11

16:15-17:00

3 stops55h 45m

$2,959

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

23:00-20:21

2 stops38h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

06:00-23:05

2 stops48h 05m

$3,011

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Best price found	$1,518
Fastest flight time	26h 09m
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The best one-way flight to San José from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $1,518. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,433.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to San José takes 26h 09m

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How far is Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?
There are 14238.6 km between Melbourne and San José Juan Santamaria Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 26h 09m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
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There are 2 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to San José?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and San José, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 65% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include American Airlines with 35%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $2,091	Free cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,087 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $2,569	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,232 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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