Cheap flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica from $1,159

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13:45 - 07:17
MEL
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SJO
34h 32m3 stops
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14:39 - 12:25
SJO
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MEL
28h 46m3 stops
$1,687Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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13:45 - 00:07
MEL
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SJO
27h 22m2 stops
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01:27 - 12:25
SJO
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MEL
41h 58m2 stops
$1,780Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
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13:25 - 06:20
MEL
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LIR
32h 55m2 stops
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11:20 - 12:00
LIR
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MEL
32h 40m2 stops
$1,986Multiple Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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09:45 - 17:02
MEL
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LIR
23h 17m1 stop
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11:20 - 06:45
LIR
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MEL
27h 25m1 stop
$2,144Multiple Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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09:45 - 17:02
MEL
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LIR
23h 17m1 stop
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11:20 - 06:45
LIR
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MEL
27h 25m1 stop
$2,207Multiple Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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09:45 - 17:02
MEL
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LIR
23h 17m1 stop
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11:20 - 06:45
LIR
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MEL
27h 25m1 stop
$2,219Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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20:20 - 06:20
MEL
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LIR
50h 00m2 stops
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11:20 - 06:45
LIR
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MEL
27h 25m1 stop
$2,249Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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12:00 - 00:07
MEL
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SJO
29h 07m1 stop
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06:00 - 09:30
SJO
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MEL
34h 30m2 stops
$2,256Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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09:45 - 17:02
MEL
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LIR
23h 17m1 stop
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11:20 - 06:45
LIR
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MEL
27h 25m1 stop
$2,258Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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12:00 - 00:07
MEL
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SJO
29h 07m1 stop
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01:27 - 09:30
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MEL
39h 03m1 stop
$2,259Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

LATAM Airlines flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Our best LATAM Airlines deals on Melbourne to Costa Rica flight tickets
LATAM Airlines
27 May
MEL12:00Melbourne
43h 40m
2 stops
SJO15:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13 July
SJO16:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 45m
2 stops
MEL05:40Melbourne
LATAM Airlines
28 May
MEL12:00Melbourne
43h 40m
2 stops
SJO15:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13 July
SJO16:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 45m
2 stops
MEL05:40Melbourne
LATAM Airlines
29 May
MEL12:00Melbourne
43h 40m
2 stops
SJO15:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16 July
SJO16:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 45m
2 stops
MEL05:40Melbourne

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
17 Apr
MEL10:55Melbourne
23h 24m
1 stop
LIR18:19Liberia
1 May
LIR11:49Liberia
52h 26m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
United Airlines
15 Apr
MEL09:30Melbourne
45h 55m
2 stops
LIR15:25Liberia
4 May
LIR11:49Liberia
27h 41m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
United Airlines
19 Feb
MEL13:00Melbourne
36h 32m
1 stop
SJO08:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Feb
SJO12:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 55m
2 stops
MEL09:30Melbourne

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MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

13:45-07:17

3 stops34h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

14:39-12:25

3 stops28h 46m

$1,687

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

13:45-00:07

2 stops27h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

01:27-12:25

2 stops41h 58m

$1,780

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

13:25-06:20

2 stops32h 55m

Liberia

Sat 2/5

11:20-12:00

2 stops32h 40m

$1,986

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

09:45-17:02

1 stop23h 17m

Liberia

Sat 2/5

11:20-06:45

1 stop27h 25m

$2,144

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

09:45-17:02

1 stop23h 17m

Liberia

Sun 3/5

11:20-06:45

1 stop27h 25m

$2,207

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

09:45-17:02

1 stop23h 17m

Liberia

Sun 3/5

11:20-06:45

1 stop27h 25m

$2,219

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

20:20-06:20

2 stops50h 00m

Liberia

Sun 3/5

11:20-06:45

1 stop27h 25m

$2,249

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

12:00-00:07

1 stop29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

06:00-09:30

2 stops34h 30m

$2,256

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

09:45-17:02

1 stop23h 17m

Liberia

Sun 3/5

11:20-06:45

1 stop27h 25m

$2,258

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

12:00-00:07

1 stop29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

01:27-09:30

1 stop39h 03m

$2,259

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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, August 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 $2,671. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Costa Rica from Melbourne during March instead. Flights to Costa Rica in March, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $2,686.

Cheap Melbourne to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

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

Fastest flight time

32h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Costa Rica takes 32h 05m
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 $2,585Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,138 reviews
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