Cheap flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica from $1,141

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13:30 - 23:45
MEL
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SJO
26h 15m
2 stops
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00:53 - 12:00
SJO
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MEL
43h 07m
2 stops
$1,737Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Mon, 18 May
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13:25 - 06:20
MEL
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LIR
32h 55m
2 stops
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11:20 - 12:00
LIR
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MEL
32h 40m
2 stops
$1,773Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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13:25 - 06:20
MEL
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LIR
32h 55m
2 stops
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11:20 - 12:25
LIR
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MEL
33h 05m
2 stops
$1,786Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Mon, 18 May
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13:30 - 23:45
MEL
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SJO
26h 15m
2 stops
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00:53 - 12:00
SJO
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MEL
43h 07m
2 stops
$1,852Multiple Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Mon, 18 May
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13:55 - 00:08
MEL
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SJO
27h 13m
2 stops
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01:03 - 12:00
SJO
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MEL
42h 57m
2 stops
$2,087Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
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13:45 - 23:53
MEL
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SJO
27h 08m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:03 - 12:25
SJO
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MEL
42h 22m
2 stops
$2,103Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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13:55 - 00:08
MEL
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SJO
27h 13m
2 stops
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01:03 - 12:45
SJO
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MEL
42h 42m
2 stops
$2,104Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
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10:55 - 10:00
MEL
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LIR
39h 05m
2 stops
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11:49 - 08:15
LIR
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MEL
28h 26m
2 stops
$2,741United Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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12:00 - 12:10
MEL
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LIR
41h 10m
2 stops
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08:30 - 09:15
LIR
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MEL
31h 45m
1 stop
$2,744United Airlines
Sun, 22 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
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13:35 - 13:40
MEL
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LIR
40h 05m
1 stop
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14:10 - 10:20
LIR
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MEL
28h 10m
2 stops
$3,558American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Tue, 19 May

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
20 May
MEL10:55Melbourne
39h 05m
2 stops
LIR10:00Liberia
2 June
LIR11:49Liberia
28h 26m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,741
United Airlines
22 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
41h 10m
2 stops
LIR12:10Liberia
4 Apr
LIR08:30Liberia
31h 45m
1 stop
MEL09:15Melbourne
$2,744
United Airlines
8 May
MEL10:55Melbourne
34h 35m
2 stops
SJO05:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16 May
SJO07:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 20m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,759

American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
6 May
MEL13:35Melbourne
40h 05m
1 stop
LIR13:40Liberia
19 May
LIR14:10Liberia
28h 10m
2 stops
MEL10:20Melbourne
$3,558
American Airlines
5 May
MEL09:00Melbourne
44h 40m
2 stops
LIR13:40Liberia
19 May
LIR14:10Liberia
28h 25m
2 stops
MEL10:35Melbourne
$3,601

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MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

13:30-23:45

2 stops26h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

00:53-12:00

2 stops43h 07m

$1,737

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

13:25-06:20

2 stops32h 55m

Liberia

Tue 2/6

11:20-12:00

2 stops32h 40m

$1,773

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

13:25-06:20

2 stops32h 55m

Liberia

Mon 18/5

11:20-12:25

2 stops33h 05m

$1,786

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

13:30-23:45

2 stops26h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

00:53-12:00

2 stops43h 07m

$1,852

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

13:55-00:08

2 stops27h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

01:03-12:00

2 stops42h 57m

$2,087

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

13:45-23:53

2 stops27h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

01:03-12:25

2 stops42h 22m

$2,103

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

13:55-00:08

2 stops27h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/3

01:03-12:45

2 stops42h 42m

$2,104

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

10:55-10:00

2 stops39h 05m

Liberia

Tue 2/6

11:49-08:15

2 stops28h 26m

$2,741

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-12:10

2 stops41h 10m

Liberia

Sat 4/4

08:30-09:15

1 stop31h 45m

$2,744

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

13:35-13:40

1 stop40h 05m

Liberia

Tue 19/5

14:10-10:20

2 stops28h 10m

$3,558

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Costa Rica. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $2,549. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Costa Rica from Melbourne during April instead. Flights to Costa Rica in April, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $2,551.

Cheap Melbourne to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

29h 08m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Costa Rica takes 29h 08m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Costa Rica.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Costa Rica?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Costa Rica.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica 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.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Costa Rica

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $2,504Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,325 reviews
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