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Cheapest round-trip
$613
Typical prices: $545-$752
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SFO - MXP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$413
Typical prices: $458-$666
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SFO - MXP • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Milan (SFO-MXP)

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Milan

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 5
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:30 pm - 12:45 am
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MXP
23h 15m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:25 pm - 1:35 pm
MXP
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SFO
29h 10m
1 stop
$613TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 26
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:30 pm - 6:50 pm
SFO
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MXP
17h 20m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:15 am - 3:45 pm
MXP
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$615TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 20
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 9:20 pm
SFO
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MXP
19h 50m
1 stop
Condor Logo
6:55 am - 2:30 pm
MXP
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SFO
16h 35m
1 stop
$620Condor
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 28
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 9:20 pm
SFO
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MXP
19h 50m
1 stop
Condor Logo
6:55 am - 2:30 pm
MXP
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SFO
16h 35m
1 stop
$621Condor
Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 15
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4:45 pm - 8:30 am
SFO
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MXP
30h 45m
1 stop
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8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
MXP
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SFO
27h 40m
1 stop
$623Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 27
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4:30 pm - 9:20 pm
SFO
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MXP
19h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 9:41 pm
MXP
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SFO
23h 46m
2 stops
$631Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 21
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
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MXP
32h 50m
1 stop
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9:20 am - 2:40 pm
MXP
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SFO
14h 20m
1 stop
$633Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 10
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 9:20 pm
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MXP
19h 50m
1 stop
Condor Logo
6:55 am - 2:30 pm
MXP
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SFO
16h 35m
1 stop
$634Condor
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 18
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 3:50 pm
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MXP
14h 20m
1 stop
Condor Logo
6:55 am - 2:30 pm
MXP
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SFO
16h 35m
1 stop
$635Condor
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15
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4:45 pm - 7:50 pm
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MXP
18h 05m
2 stops
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8:40 pm - 2:40 pm
MXP
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SFO
27h 00m
2 stops
$636Scandinavian Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport?

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 Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport departing in September.

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

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 Malpensa Airport, 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 Malpensa Airport is February, where tickets cost $471 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,086 and $1,071 respectively.

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

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 Malpensa Airport, 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 Malpensa Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$413
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 50% 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 San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport flights

  • What are the different ticket classes offered by airlines on flights from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport?

    Airlines like Emirates offer First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class. Lufthansa provides First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. United Airlines offers United Polaris Business Class, United Premium Plus, and Economy Class. Each airline offers a range of ticket classes to cater to different passengers' needs and preferences.

  • Do airlines provide any special amenities on these flights?

    Yes, several airlines offer special amenities. Emirates provides in-flight Wi-Fi, onboard lounge access, and luxurious First-Class suites with showers. British Airways offers flat-bed seats in Business Class and a selection of gourmet meals. Lufthansa provides a personalized in-flight entertainment system and lie-flat seats in Business Class.

  • How can I get from Milan Malpensa Airport to the city center?

    Several transportation options are available, including taxi and bus services. Companies like Taxi Milano Malpensa and Malpensa Shuttle provide convenient and reliable transfers from the airport to the city center. Buses operated by Malpensa Express and Autostradale also connect the airport to various destinations in Milan.

  • Can I request special diets on flights from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport?

    Yes, airlines can satisfy your dietary needs. For instance, Emirates provides a variety of special meals, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and options for people with diabetes. For customers with certain dietary requirements, Lufthansa offers meals that are vegetarian, vegan, and kosher. It's crucial to request these meals in advance when making a reservation.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport was $413 for a one-way ticket and $613 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Milan Malpensa Airport is Milan Malpensa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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 $791 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $820 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport?

    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 Malpensa Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Milan Malpensa Airport 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 Malpensa Airport?

    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 Malpensa Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and MXP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Malpensa Airport 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 Malpensa Airport

  • When traveling with pets from San Francisco (SFO) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), consider airlines like United Airlines and Lufthansa that have pet-friendly policies. United Airlines allows small dogs and cats to travel in the cabin, while Lufthansa offers dedicated pet services and accepts a wider range of animals.
  • If you're traveling with kids, consider airlines like Emirates and British Airways for excellent services. Emirates provides “Fly with Me” entertainment kits and special children's meals, while British Airways offers dedicated kids' activity packs and age-appropriate in-flight entertainment. These airlines go the extra mile to ensure a pleasant journey for young travelers.
  • Choose airlines committed to environmental sustainability and low carbon emissions. Examples include Alaska Airlines and KLM. Alaska Airlines is actively working towards reducing their carbon footprint and has invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft. KLM has implemented initiatives such as CO2 compensation programs and the use of sustainable aviation fuel.
  • Long layovers are typical on long-haul flights from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport. Airlines like Delta Air Lines and Air France frequently offer layover options in their hub cities, such as Atlanta and Paris. Utilize these layovers as an opportunity to discover these vibrant cities or unwind in the comfortable airport lounges.
  • Before booking your journey, it's crucial to review each airline's baggage regulations. In contrast to charging for checked luggage, American Airlines normally allows one free carry-on bag. Swiss International Air Lines, on the other hand, offers a more generous baggage policy, frequently providing complimentary checked bags in most price classes. Knowing these policies will assist you stay clear of any unanticipated costs.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1990 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Food
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plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

10.0 ExcellentIstvan, Apr 2026
SFO - ZRH
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plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

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

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.

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

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

I have no complaints. The crew was attentive, pleasant and heloful

Checked me out of my connecting flight despite having enough time to transfer, had to check in again at the gate. Then they lost my luggage.

We had issues with upgrading our seats. The flight itself was fine.

The first flight was delayed. We missed the second flight, which was rebooked 9 hours later. We missed all our arrangements for the first day of vacation.

Terrible airlines, kept lying to me about the fact that my connection flight was cancelled. Left me hanging until last min. NEVER AGAIN

Cancelled flight, wasn't refunded paid selected seats. Poor customer service. Called airline and they didn't realize the flight was cancelled until several hours after the email notice was sent.

5 of my 7 pieces of luggage are missing and they cant call to find out where it is. I have to fill out a form and wait for them to mail it to me in several days (if they find it). That does not work for my travel itinerary. I need my full ticket cost refunded please.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

Amazing! Everyone was so nice and the food was so good!!

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Business class seats narrower and the most uncomfortable Business class I've ever experienced. Clothes on the seats was itchy, head of the bed was elevated causing us to slude down even though they were "lie flat seats". Plane was way too hot. My partner and I were both sweating just sitting in our seats. Staff appeared sad or depressed

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

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.

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.

A short flight. What was offered was appropriate Friendly staff. Pleasant

The flight was delayed. Don't recall much else, as the flight was short and I slept through most of it.

Loved the staff in business class. Very attentive. Movie selection could have been better (updated)

We had premium economy seats and the only difference from economy was legroom. Only one restroom for about 50 passengers was a little uncomfortable. Dinner was rather unpleasant but breakfast was good. Entertainment selection pretty good and you can use Bluetooth headphones. Flight attendants were okay.

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

They answer the phone promptly. Crew is friendly and they work efficiently.

I flew premium economy. My only complaint is the size of the bathroom. I am 6’2 I. Tried to rush my teeth in there and ended up getting toothpaste and water in my pants. And the only way to do it was by sitting on the toilet

The seating was exactly same as the rest of the plane. We had no space for our knees. In fact it was the tightest spacing of the seats I ever flew with, on a very old plane. (and we flew all over Asia and Europe) The same chairs. We were the only passengers in business or first class. Obviously funny.... The only difference was, we got a sendwich and we were offered a drink. Rest of the plane got a bottle of water.

Helpful crew in a comfortable and well designed aircraft. My kids also loved the striped design of the airplane.

Very good except for the screaming 5 year old that was allowed to yell and scream whenever he wanted too! The mom obviously had no concept of “inside voices”!

Seat was the worst I ever had in an airplane

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