Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Melbourne Airport?

Flights from San José to Melbourne Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Melbourne Airport?

Only Economy class is available on flights from San José to Melbourne Airport.

Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Melbourne Airport pass through?

Connecting flights from San José to Melbourne Airport most commonly pass through: • San Francisco (SFO) – 56% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 44% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Melbourne Airport?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the San José to Melbourne Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $2,492 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $3,159, a difference of $667. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Melbourne Airport?

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San José to Melbourne Airport?

A direct flight from San José to Melbourne Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 22,907 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Melbourne Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San José to Melbourne Airport changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,596 to $17,229. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San José to Melbourne Airport looking right now?

One-way fares from San José to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,777, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San José to Melbourne Airport?

Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 31h 54m, compared to 33h 56m via San Francisco (SFO).

What is the time difference between San José and Melbourne Airport?

Melbourne Airport is 16 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Australia Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include: • Bargain Car Rentals • East Coast Car Rentals • EverythingFleet • Ace Rental Cars • Alpha

How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Melbourne Airport flight?

Return flights from San José to Melbourne Airport range from $2,420 to $3,100, with an average of $2,687 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,420 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Melbourne Airport?

United Airlines ($2,723) offered the cheapest return ticket from San José to Melbourne Airport in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from San José to Melbourne Airport?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most popular stopover for the San José to Melbourne Airport route. 56% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via SFO.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from San José to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $2,444. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San José to Melbourne Airport, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Melbourne Airport stopovers at 1,289 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $2,444 (return)

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Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

05:35 - 10:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:45 - 08:50MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$2,596Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

08:45 - 09:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

12:45 - 08:32MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 47m1 stop San Francisco

$2,723United Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

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

31h 50m1 stop San Francisco

12:45 - 08:32MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 47m1 stop San Francisco

$2,724United Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

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

32h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

08:30 - 13:22MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

45h 52m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,744United Airlines

Sat, 6 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

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

54h 50m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

12:10 - 08:32MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

61h 22m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

$2,747United Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

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

31h 50m1 stop San Francisco

11:30 - 11:25MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

40h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,802United Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

14:25 - 09:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

26h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

11:30 - 11:25MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

40h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,807United Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

12:35 - 10:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

12:45 - 11:25MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

39h 40m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,809United Airlines

Fri, 22 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

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

31h 50m1 stop San Francisco

12:45 - 08:32MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 47m1 stop San Francisco

$2,865United Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

12:44 - 08:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

74h 46m2 stops Newark Los Angeles Los Angeles

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

40h 43m2 stops San Francisco Newark

$2,866United Airlines

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Wed, 23 Sep - Sat, 24 Oct

07:55 - 07:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

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

36h 20m1 stop San Francisco

$2,723United Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

08:45 - 08:15SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m1 stop San Francisco

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

36h 20m1 stop San Francisco

$2,724United Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

05:45 - 11:40SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 55m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:45 - 23:40MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$3,229Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

07:00 - 06:45SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

55h 45m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Los Angeles Los Angeles

09:45 - 19:30MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 45m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$3,278Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

07:19 - 16:50SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

41h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 20:07MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 57m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$3,384Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

07:55 - 07:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

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

40h 43m2 stops San Francisco Newark

$3,577United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

08:45 - 08:15SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m1 stop San Francisco

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

64h 43m2 stops San Francisco Newark

$3,578United Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

07:19 - 06:45SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 26m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

14:20 - 18:50MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

44h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

$3,735Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

08:12 - 06:45SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 33m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

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

33h 15m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$3,991Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

08:45 - 08:15SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m1 stop San Francisco

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

36h 20m1 stop San Francisco

$4,235United Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Melbourne Airport?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Melbourne Airport and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 17% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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High season	February
Cheapest flight	$1,298

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Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Melbourne Airport?
Flights from San José to Melbourne Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Melbourne Airport?
Only Economy class is available on flights from San José to Melbourne Airport.
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Melbourne Airport pass through?
Connecting flights from San José to Melbourne Airport most commonly pass through:

• San Francisco (SFO) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 44% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Melbourne Airport?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the San José to Melbourne Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $2,492 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $3,159, a difference of $667. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Melbourne Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from San José to Melbourne Airport?
A direct flight from San José to Melbourne Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 22,907 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Melbourne Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from San José to Melbourne Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,596 to $17,229. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San José to Melbourne Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,777, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San José to Melbourne Airport?
Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 31h 54m, compared to 33h 56m via San Francisco (SFO).
What is the time difference between San José and Melbourne Airport?
Melbourne Airport is 16 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Australia Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha
How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Melbourne Airport flight?
Return flights from San José to Melbourne Airport range from $2,420 to $3,100, with an average of $2,687 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,420 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average $2,492 – about $667 less than Tuesday (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Melbourne Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $2,121 return in that month – typically $1,411 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Melbourne Airport.
- Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport By IHG

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