$954 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops$1,987
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$2,713
San José
San José2 stops$1,987
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$2,713

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Costa Rica

Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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13:30 - 23:45
MEL
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SJO
26h 15m
2 stops
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00:55 - 12:25
SJO
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MEL
43h 30m
2 stops
$1,987Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Wed, 20 May
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09:45 - 23:33
MEL
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SJO
29h 48m
1 stop
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00:53 - 06:45
SJO
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MEL
37h 52m
1 stop
$2,454Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
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09:45 - 23:15
MEL
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SJO
29h 30m
2 stops
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05:45 - 06:45
SJO
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MEL
33h 00m
2 stops
$2,466Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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09:45 - 23:45
MEL
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SJO
30h 00m
1 stop
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00:55 - 06:45
SJO
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MEL
37h 50m
1 stop
$2,507Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
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09:45 - 23:33
MEL
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SJO
29h 48m
1 stop
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05:45 - 06:45
SJO
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MEL
33h 00m
2 stops
$2,512Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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09:45 - 23:40
MEL
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SJO
29h 55m
2 stops
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05:05 - 11:10
SJO
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MEL
38h 05m
3 stops
$2,525Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
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09:45 - 23:15
MEL
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SJO
29h 30m
2 stops
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05:45 - 11:10
SJO
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MEL
37h 25m
3 stops
$2,637Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
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09:45 - 17:29
MEL
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LIR
23h 44m
1 stop
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09:00 - 12:00
LIR
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MEL
35h 00m
2 stops
$2,713Multiple Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Sat, 25 Jul
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10:55 - 12:10
MEL
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LIR
41h 15m
2 stops
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08:30 - 08:15
LIR
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MEL
31h 45m
1 stop
$2,753United Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
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10:55 - 09:50
MEL
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LIR
38h 55m
2 stops
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11:10 - 07:30
LIR
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MEL
28h 20m
2 stops
$2,755United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Costa Rica is March, when tickets cost $2,601 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,770 and $3,232 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$954
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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Reviews of the top airline flying from Melbourne to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9538 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

2.0 MediocreDr. Joseph, Apr 2026
ATL - ORD
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Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

Overall, the flight was good. Lounge access should be with all business class tickets.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

Staff on board was excellent. Positive upbeat helpful- like it used to be.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Costa Rica

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Melbourne (MEL)