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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Milan (SAN-MIL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Milan 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 round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Milan

Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11
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10:44 am - 6:15 pmSAN-MXP
23h 31m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 6:05 pmMXP-SAN
32h 05m2 stops
$513Finnair
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11
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9:01 am - 8:05 amSAN-MXP
15h 04m1 stop
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10:25 am - 7:48 pmMXP-SAN
18h 23m1 stop
Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:48 am - 1:20 pmSAN-MXP
21h 32m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 9:39 amMXP-SAN
27h 34m1 stop
$550United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11
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7:00 pm - 10:25 amSAN-MXP
31h 25m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 4:10 pmMXP-SAN
28h 30m1 stop
$551British Airways
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 7:30 amSAN-MXP
25h 10m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 9:39 amMXP-SAN
27h 34m1 stop
$552United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11
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7:00 pm - 9:30 pmSAN-LIN
18h 30m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 4:10 pmLIN-SAN
33h 40m1 stop
$554British Airways
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 4
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4:40 pm - 10:00 amSAN-MXP
32h 20m2 stops
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1:05 pm - 12:03 pmMXP-SAN
31h 58m2 stops
$561Air Canada
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 4
Air Canada Logo
4:40 pm - 10:00 amSAN-MXP
32h 20m3 stops
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1:05 pm - 12:03 pmMXP-SAN
31h 58m2 stops
$567Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
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5:15 pm - 5:50 pmSAN-LIN
15h 35m1 stop
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9:45 am - 3:45 pmLIN-SAN
15h 00m1 stop
$619Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Dec 2
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2:16 pm - 6:50 pmSAN-LIN
19h 34m2 stops
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6:15 am - 8:48 pmLIN-SAN
23h 33m2 stops
$644Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Milan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Milan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Milan?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Milan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Diego to Milan, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Milan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Milan, 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 San Diego to Milan is October, where tickets cost $668 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,334 and $1,280 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$357
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport

When to book flights from San Diego to Milan

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Milan based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Milan

  • What are the popular layover airports for flights from San Diego to Milan?

    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are the common layover airport when flying from SAN to MXP or LIN.

  • Which airline(s) offer more eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Milan?

    United Airlines and British Airways top the list of the airlines offering eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Milan. British Airways has an elaborate program whose target is to achieve zero carbon emission by 2050. Both airlines have made significant steps in having all their aircraft fitted with fuel-efficient engines.

  • What other cities can I connect to from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) or Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)?

    Landing at MXP or LIN from San Diego is an opportunity to connect to various other cities served by these airports. Brescia, Pavia, and Monza are some of the cities you can easily get to from MXP or LIN using rental cars.

  • Which airline(s) should I book when flying from San Diego to Milan with my kid(s)?

    Give your kids an exciting experience when flying from San Diego to Milan by booking British Airways. The airline offers endless kid-friendly entertainment and complimentary snacks. Therefore, your kids can stay entertained the entire journey. Additionally, among the airlines along this route, British Airways has the most of extra legroom and spacious seats in all the cabins.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Milan?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Milan was $357 for a one-way ticket and $513 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Milan?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Milan from San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Milan?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at one of these airports: Milan Linate or Milan Malpensa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Milan?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Milan?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Milan, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Milan from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Milan.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Milan, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Milan are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,155 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,067 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Milan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Milan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Milan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Milan from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Milan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Milan with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Milan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Milan from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Milan

  • Flights from San Diego have Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) as the destination airport options. The flight route that has LIN as the destination airport attracts lesser traffic than that, which has MXP as the destination. Therefore, if you consider flying from San Diego to LIN, you are more likely to get cheaper flight deals.
  • Whether your flight lands at LIN or MXP, San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the sole departure airport for all flights from San Diego to Milan. When connecting to SAN from Downtown San Diego, Bus Route 992 provides the most reliable and cost-effective means of transport. Alternatively, you can opt to connect to the airport using a taxi.
  • You can reliably get a flight that is fits in your schedule if you book Alaska Airlines or Southwest Airlines when flying from San Diego to Milan. Both airlines have San Diego International Airport serving as one of their hubs. Therefore, their frequency of their daily flights from SAN to MXP is higher than any other airlines along this route.
  • If you are planning to fly with your pet(s) from San Diego to Milan, consider booking Alaska Airlines. Key among the benefits you will realize is lower pet charges. If the weight of your pet(s) combined with the weight of the carrier does not exceed 20 lbs, you can fly with them in-cabin. Additionally, the pet(s) must be at least 8 weeks old.
  • The class upgrade option availed by American Airlines and British Airways for flights from San Diego to Millan will make it possible for you to fly first class at cheaper rates. Under this option, customers who book economy have a chance to add a small amount of money on their ticket to upgrade to first class.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Milan

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Milan. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Milan? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7972 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

4.0 OkayMrs., Jul 2025LAX - RDU
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

The airline was efficient and accommodating to work with though there was a delay. Appreciate the service and smooth experience!

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

Not the quality I was expecting from a company that has been around for ages and charges high prices

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

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