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$296 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Milan

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Cheapest round-trip
$433
Typical prices: $571-$591
Lufthansa
Fri 1/16Fri 1/30
SAN - MXP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$296
British Airways
Sat 3/21
SAN - MXP • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $454 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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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

Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 30
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5:35 pm - 4:40 pm
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14h 05m1 stop
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2:40 pm - 12:15 am
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18h 35m2 stops
$433Lufthansa
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 30
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5:35 pm - 8:45 pm
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MXP
18h 10m1 stop
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6:05 am - 3:45 pm
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18h 40m1 stop
$444Lufthansa
Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 2
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9:55 am - 4:40 pm
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MXP
21h 45m2 stops
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2:40 pm - 12:15 am
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18h 35m2 stops
$454Lufthansa
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
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4:47 pm - 9:55 am
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MXP
32h 08m3 stops
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6:55 am - 12:15 am
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26h 20m2 stops
$461Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 30
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12:45 pm - 9:55 am
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MXP
36h 10m2 stops
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1:05 pm - 11:53 am
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31h 48m2 stops
$463Air Canada
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 24
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5:35 pm - 4:40 pm
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MXP
14h 05m1 stop
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9:50 am - 4:45 pm
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14h 55m1 stop
$464Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Fri, Mar 27
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12:40 pm - 8:55 am
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MXP
36h 15m2 stops
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6:05 am - 4:45 pm
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18h 40m1 stop
$465Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
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12:40 pm - 9:55 am
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36h 15m2 stops
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6:55 am - 7:54 pm
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21h 59m2 stops
$466Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:05 pm - 9:55 am
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30h 50m2 stops
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9:50 am - 4:45 pm
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14h 55m1 stop
$468Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1
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5:35 pm - 4:40 pm
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14h 05m1 stop
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8:00 am - 3:45 pm
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16h 45m1 stop
$469Lufthansa
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Milan?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Milan departing in January.

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 $659 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,264 and $1,064 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$296
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport

When to book flights from San Diego to Milan

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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 $296 for a one-way ticket and $433 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?

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

  • 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 $984 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 $957 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8006 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

8.0 ExcellentDeborah, Nov 2025
LAX - RDU
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No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

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

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

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!

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.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

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!!!

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

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.

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