Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San José from $2,238

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Air Canada Logo
06:30 - 23:05MEL-SJO
33h 35m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:35 - 12:35SJO-MEL
36h 00m3 stops
$2,766Air Canada
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Air Canada Logo
06:30 - 23:05MEL-SJO
33h 35m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:35 - 12:35SJO-MEL
36h 00m3 stops
$2,783Air Canada
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 17:16MEL-SJO
23h 46m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 09:00SJO-MEL
34h 30m2 stops
$2,826United Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 19:39MEL-SJO
26h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
05:40 - 08:30SJO-MEL
33h 50m1 stop
$2,828United Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 19:39MEL-SJO
26h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 09:00SJO-MEL
33h 30m2 stops
$2,843United Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:12MEL-SJO
34h 12m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:20 - 05:00SJO-MEL
29h 40m2 stops
$2,879American Airlines
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Sun, 23 Nov - Mon, 22 Dec
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:12MEL-SJO
34h 12m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
00:34 - 05:00SJO-MEL
35h 26m1 stop
$2,942American Airlines
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Sun, 23 Nov - Sun, 21 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 14:07MEL-SJO
39h 02m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:54 - 15:40SJO-MEL
31h 46m2 stops
$3,413Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 15 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 23:48MEL-SJO
28h 48m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:16 - 09:30SJO-MEL
39h 14m1 stop
$4,474Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 15 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:30 - 15:35MEL-SJO
44h 05m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
17:00 - 05:25SJO-MEL
43h 25m3 stops
$5,365LATAM Airlines
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Mon, 15 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan

Air Canada flights from Melbourne Airport to San José

Our best Air Canada deals on Melbourne Airport to San José flight tickets
Air Canada
11 Mar
MEL06:30Melbourne
33h 35m
3 stops
SJO23:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Mar
SJO07:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 00m
3 stops
MEL12:35Melbourne
Air Canada
11 Mar
MEL06:30Melbourne
33h 35m
3 stops
SJO23:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Mar
SJO07:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 00m
3 stops
MEL12:35Melbourne
Air Canada
11 Mar
MEL07:00Melbourne
33h 05m
3 stops
SJO23:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Mar
SJO07:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 30m
3 stops
MEL13:05Melbourne

United Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
11 Mar
MEL10:30Melbourne
23h 46m
2 stops
SJO17:16San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Mar
SJO05:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 30m
2 stops
MEL09:00Melbourne
United Airlines
11 Mar
MEL10:30Melbourne
26h 09m
2 stops
SJO19:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Mar
SJO05:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 50m
1 stop
MEL08:30Melbourne
United Airlines
11 Mar
MEL10:30Melbourne
26h 09m
2 stops
SJO19:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Mar
SJO06:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 30m
2 stops
MEL09:00Melbourne

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MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

06:30-23:05

3 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

07:35-12:35

3 stops36h 00m

$2,766

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

06:30-23:05

3 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

07:35-12:35

3 stops36h 00m

$2,783

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-17:16

2 stops23h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

05:30-09:00

2 stops34h 30m

$2,826

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-19:39

2 stops26h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

05:40-08:30

1 stop33h 50m

$2,828

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-19:39

2 stops26h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

06:30-09:00

2 stops33h 30m

$2,843

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

06:00-23:12

2 stops34h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/12

06:20-05:00

2 stops29h 40m

$2,879

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

06:00-23:12

2 stops34h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/12

00:34-05:00

1 stop35h 26m

$2,942

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

16:05-14:07

1 stop39h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

14:54-15:40

2 stops31h 46m

$3,413

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

12:00-23:48

1 stop28h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

01:16-09:30

1 stop39h 14m

$4,474

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

12:30-15:35

2 stops44h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

17:00-05:25

3 stops43h 25m

$5,365

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and San José?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $2,774. If you are unable to visit San José during the month of April, then departing from Melbourne Airport during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $2,780.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $2,855. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $3,802. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San José.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San José is at midday. Flights from Melbourne Airport to San José during this time can be as low as $3,013. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San José is in the morning when prices are around $3,264.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to San José flights?

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

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to San José

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Cheap Melbourne Airport to San José (MEL to SJO) flight deals and tips

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There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to San José.
  • 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 23h 46m.

  • 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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  • 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?

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