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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Milan

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Milan

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4:20 pm - 12:45 amSFO-MXP
23h 25m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 2:30 pmMXP-SFO
30h 00m1 stop
$437TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 22
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7:40 pm - 8:35 amSFO-MXP
27h 55m1 stop
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11:20 am - 4:30 pmMXP-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
$440Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 10:00 amSFO-MXP
37h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:32 amMXP-SFO
32h 17m2 stops
$472United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Wed, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 1:20 pmSFO-MXP
33h 37m1 stop
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12:15 pm - 11:11 amMXP-SFO
31h 56m1 stop
$479United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Wed, Sep 3
British Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 11:40 pmSFO-MXP
19h 20m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 1:50 pmMXP-SFO
27h 25m1 stop
$516British Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 15
British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-LIN
17h 00m1 stop
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7:25 am - 1:50 pmLIN-SFO
15h 25m1 stop
$519British Airways
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Tue, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 20
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7:30 pm - 9:55 amSFO-MXP
29h 25m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 4:10 pmMXP-SFO
34h 15m1 stop
$537SWISS
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Mon, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 24
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:50 amSFO-LIN
16h 50m2 stops
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6:50 am - 1:10 pmLIN-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$577Delta
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Nov 3
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 9:25 amSFO-MXP
24h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 11:47 pmMXP-SFO
18h 27m1 stop
$615Delta
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Sat, Jul 5 - Wed, Jul 23
SWISS Logo
7:30 pm - 6:40 pmSFO-MXP
14h 10m1 stop
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10:40 am - 7:45 pmMXP-SFO
18h 05m2 stops
$637SWISS
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Milan flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Milan? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Milan on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Milan. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Milan is February, where tickets cost $554 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,010 and $874 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Milan?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Milan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Milan, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$217
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Milan

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Milan

  • Can you fly non-stop from San Francisco to Milan?

    Non-stop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Milan are not available. However, you will find multiple one-stop flights from several airlines, including Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and KLM. These flights layover in cities such as Frankfurt, Washington DC, New York, Paris, and Amsterdam.

  • What's the most convenient transport option from Malpensa Airport to Milan city center?

    If you want to travel by public means, you can use the Malpensa train that departs directly from Terminal 1 to Central Station or Piazza Cardona. You can expect the train to depart every half an hour, and it takes about 20-50min to get to the city. You can also use the Malpensa Airport Shuttle from Terminal T2 that runs every 15min.

  • Which Milan airport should you fly into?

    If you're looking to reach Milan city center faster, Linate Airport is the closest. However, it happens to be more expensive than the others. Bergamo Airport may be a better option for budget travelers, while Malpensa Airport offers value for money as it features low-cost and commercial flights from top flag airlines. However, it's the biggest airport of the three so expect bigger crowds and long queues.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Malpensa Airport?

    You can spend the night at Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel and Conference Center. It's located inside the airport with direct access to Terminal 1.

  • Are there medical facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

    Suppose you arrive at SFO feeling unwell. In that case, SFO Medical Clinic on the departures level of the International Terminal Main Hall will gladly receive you. The facility runs between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. every weekday and offers urgent care, immigration physicals, occupational health services, and travel medicine.

  • How can I move between the terminals at San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO operates four passenger terminals; three interlinked domestic Terminals, 1, 2, and 3, and an International Terminal that is not connected to the rest. An AirTrain provides easy connection between the terminals every 5-15min. You can also move from one terminal to the other via walkways.

  • Does Malpensa Airport (MXP) have a business center?

    The Malpensa Business Center on the arrivals floor of Malpensa Airport (MXP), Terminal 1, offers a quiet and well-equipped space for arriving passengers who want to attend meetings before exiting the airport. Also, it offers services such as printing, photocopying, and scanning. The amenity has booking options at hourly, half-day, and full-day rates.

  • Can I get to downtown Milan to Bergamo Airport in a rental car?

    A wide range of European and American car rental agencies operate their counters at Bergamo Airport (BGY), including Ecovia, Centauro, and Dollar. You won’t have challenges enjoying a self-ride to the city center of Milan. Follow the signs to locate the car rental desks in front of the exit doors at the terminal.

  • Which airport should I use to visit the Il Duomo in Milan?

    The Milan Cathedral is an iconic landmark in Milan, and Milan Linate Airport (LIN) is the closest airport, about 4.2 miles away. You can reach this attraction in under 10 minutes from the airport by taxi. Furthermore, buses offer cheaper transfers for those on tight budgets. The coach leaves at 15-minute intervals and takes about 7 minutes to reach the Cathedral.

  • Where can I seek information at Malpensa Airport (MXP)?

    A tourist information counter at Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Terminal 1, before security, should be your next stop if you have just landed and want information regarding the airport amenities, transportation options to the city center, or nearby attractions.  

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Milan was $217 for a one-way ticket and $437 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Milan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Milan.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Milan are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $795 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $735 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Milan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Milan from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline.

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

  • San Francisco is served by the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The airport is approximately 13 miles away from the San Francisco city center. From Downtown San Francisco, use the BART train that goes directly to SFO Airport.
  • Milan, Italy, is served by three international airports, Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Linate Airport (LIN), and Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY). Malpensa Airport is about 29 miles away from Downtown Milan, Linate Airport is about 6 miles away, while Bergamo Airport is about 33 miles away.
  • If you're looking for a place where you can have a drink and look at the flights take off or land as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, you can chill at one of the many lounges available. Some of the airlines with lounges and clubs include United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines. If you have a platinum membership, you can relax at the Centurion Lounge and enjoy some of the complimentary amenities they offer, including beer and wine, premium food, showers, and more. If you're in the military, this is the USO Lounge that offers just as many amenities.
  • San Francisco Airport also offers some complimentary services like the Airport Butler. It's a concierge service that offers customized services, such as meet and greet, personal shopping, and check-ins. They also offer assistance to senior citizens, limited mobility travelers, families with small children, non-English speaking travelers, and much more.
  • If you're traveling with your family, San Francisco has thoughtful amenities, such as baby care facilities, interactive Kids'Spot play areas, and self-guided tours for older children. They also offer a prize at the end of the self-guided tours.
  • Some of the special amenities at San Francisco Airport include a SkyTerrace where you can relax and spa services at XpresSpa, where you can get a manicure, a pedicure, a massage, or even waxing. You'll also find yoga rooms, and those who want to take a shower can head to Freshen Up, located at the International Terminal.
  • Several airlines offer one- or two-stop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to the three arrival airports in Milan. Those flying Delta have layovers at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), as while Lufthansa transits through Munich International Airport (MUC). Tap Air Portugal flies through its hub at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
  • Those driving to SFO can drop off their cars at its extensive, multilevel parking garage before flying to Milan. The metered facility offers services at per-hour, day, and long-term fees. A courtesy shuttle is available to ferry you from the garage to the terminal every 5-15min. Secure your lot early to avoid last-minute rushes.
  • Most travelers from SFO to Milan have Milan Linate Airport (LIN) as their arrival port of choice. The establishment is the closest to downtown Milan, hence requiring less transfer costs. Moreover, the airport is relatively small with less traffic. Therefore, the short queues ensure that the services are quicker.

Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Milan

 
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1589 reviews
7.0Food
8.2Crew
6.7Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
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Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

4.0 OkayAnthony, Apr 2025LHR - GVA
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Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

We are flying with Swiss for a long time but this time was terrible do to are flight cancellations we are in some bad hotel with out normal food

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Very unfriendly approach to me when you rescheduled my return flight due to your delay. No help to address my health concerns because I am diabetics and had orthopedic problems. No clear explanation where to clear customs. I had poor customer service

The seats were really cramped. The high backs on the chairs made you feel claustrophobic.

Boarding was chaotic and the flight left late but arrived at a decent time. This may have been because of the sxsw festival that was going on.

The flight got canceled and you just send an email in the middle of the night and no solution to how to get on the next flight or provide other solutions.

They were all bad because SAS was at fault and cost me my time. I will never fly SAS again.

You cost me my time and did not compensate properly. Gfy.

Missed a connecting flight and SAS was at fault. I was awarded a $20 voucher in exchange for 8 hours of my time? Gfy.

Seat was lumpier than I’ve ever remembered it to be although comfortable when tilted back. I don’t recall being that hungry after being served food from SAS before. Flight attendant on the second flight to Aalborg seemed to be having a bad day.

I experienced trouble with the automatic bag check in. When I scanned the baggage tag I received, things were fine as the conveyor belt moved forward then abruptly stopped! My luggage traveled about 4 feet and I had to reach over a barrier to retrieve it. I went to another scanner position and when I scanned the SAS baggage tag, the screen told me it could not continue!! I went to another scanner position agent who had me put it on the conveyor belt by her & somehow sent it down the belt. I flew from Bergen to Oslo with a two 2️⃣ hour layover before connecting to LHR. My bag was NOT on the flight. I had no clothes for the next day when I flew to Boston. I filed a Lost Bag report and waiting for updates.

All flights were on time! The crew was nice and polite Thank you. Food was awful. They give you terrible pasta or rice dish and make you pay for chicken if you’d like meat. When I asked for water with my tea, they told me, I’d have to pay 3 euros for water. Restrooms were filthy half way through the flight.

Awful. I told them to cancel my return flight and they didn’t then charged me +$800 days before the flight for a biz class upgrade bid. When I called to confirm cancellation and get refund on buz class upgrade they said I had to go thru orbitz and it was too late. Scammers. Beware.

Flight was packed. This was a very uncomfortable experience. Boarding process could be explained better. Despite recommending a window seat when travelling with a pet in the cabin, the seat in front of me had less space than the center and aisle seats. For Premium Economy, the seats were crammed with minimal legroom. I hate to think what Regular Economy was like. The cabin crew missed me at first when handing out meals. When my meal eventually came, there were no utensils. I'd originally booked to fly Business Class; those seats didn't look that great either.

Flight was packed. This was a very uncomfortable experience. Boarding process could be explained better. Despite recommending a window seat when travelling with a pet in the cabin, the seat in front of me had less space than the center and aisle seats. For Premium Economy, the seats were crammed with minimal legroom. I hate to think what Regular Economy was like. The cabin crew missed me at first when handing out meals. When my meal eventually came, there were no utensils.

First time and I enjoyed the trip…. Will fly again soon 🔜

Delayed flight because other plane was occupying the gate for longer than expected. Once we boarded the plane had to wait 1 hour before taking off. We. Almost lost our connection flight and the baggage didn’t make it. We had to wait two days to receive our luggage. Hope they improve the timing or work with the airport to get better service.

I’m still missing my bags. I’m soo frustrated

Baggage check in was very slow. No sign that the check in was TAP until the station opened. Understaffed and overworked team.

Our flight was canceled for a reason that suggests gross mismanagement. We were re-booked for a flight to a different airport.

Worst: long walk to baggage claim Best: left on time

Great overall experience with TAP - would not hesitate to recommend for your next trip to or from Portugal

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!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

Very quick boarding. I was surprised we only got a small water and small thing of cookies, everything else was for purchase. No entertainment. Crew was excellent though.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

Flight delay and can’t much help passenger do the change connecting flight.

The seats in airbus from LA to London are uncomfortable. They are too narrow. I am a slim person but felt cramped. The way the seats are laid out really hinders privacy. You are forced to look at the person next to you which is awkward, Also the entertainment on the same leg was limited. The crew was excellent and attentive and the food was decent. The seats on London to Delhi leg were way better. The crew again was very attentive and polite.

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

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