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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Malpensa (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 Malpensa 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 Francisco to Milan

Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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7:40 pm - 10:30 amSFO-MXP
29h 50m2 stops
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8:45 pm - 4:30 pmMXP-SFO
28h 45m2 stops
$408Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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7:40 pm - 8:35 amSFO-MXP
27h 55m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 4:30 pmMXP-SFO
28h 45m2 stops
$412Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 8:35 amSFO-MXP
27h 55m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 4:30 pmMXP-SFO
28h 45m2 stops
$413Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 26
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 4:15 pmSFO-MXP
14h 45m1 stop
Condor Logo
9:00 am - 2:30 pmMXP-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
$431Condor
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Thu, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 24
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4:20 pm - 12:45 amSFO-MXP
23h 25m1 stop
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8:15 pm - 5:50 pmMXP-SFO
30h 35m1 stop
$436TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 6
British Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-MXP
14h 05m1 stop
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10:15 am - 8:32 pmMXP-SFO
19h 17m1 stop
$441British Airways
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Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 8
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 4:15 pmSFO-MXP
14h 45m1 stop
Condor Logo
9:00 am - 2:30 pmMXP-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
$442Condor
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Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 31
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:20 pm - 7:15 pmSFO-MXP
17h 55m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:20 am - 5:05 pmMXP-SFO
18h 45m1 stop
$445TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-MXP
17h 15m1 stop
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11:20 am - 6:45 pmMXP-SFO
16h 25m1 stop
$457American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
British Airways Logo
6:30 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-MXP
14h 10m1 stop
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3:35 pm - 6:45 pmMXP-SFO
36h 10m1 stop
$459British Airways
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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.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Milan Malpensa Airport, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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 January, where tickets cost $527 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $920 and $848 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 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$246
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport

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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport was $246 for a one-way ticket and $408 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam 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, Scandinavian Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Milan are Scandinavian Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $591 and an overall rating of 7.3, Scandinavian Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $865 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 1654 reviews
7.1Food
7.6Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
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The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

6.0 GoodBeth, Jun 2025SEA - ZRH
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The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The food was good. Most the staff was pleasant. The flight would be drastically improved with WiFi on a long international flight.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

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.

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.

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

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.

Great experience. Typically do klm to Amsterdam but may start taking this flight in future - greatxexperience.

The food was wonderful! The blankets and pillows were a nice touch and the staff were very accommodating, making frequent rounds to offer food, drink, etc. We were also told in advance when to expect meals to arrive, which is thoughtful. I liked the early notification about the lack of headphones as well, although unfortunately I'm not sure we received on for the first leg of the trip, which would have been nice to prepare for. The seats are a bit tight, and the bright monitors on the wall were on during an overnight trip, making it difficult to sleep for those close to them. .

The check in not ok! Demanding that we check our carry ons on check in! When there was plenty of available space inside the plane! And the staff at check- in was rude and not helpful and I was traveling with my autistic son and his service dog! Boarding was easy since we were priority boarding! The crew was ok expect from one guy flight attendant that was actually great!

Crew was unresponsive to request for a soda. Food was horrible and I’d venture to guess many others thought so as well by the amount that they trashed. Made me sick to my stomach and ended up in bed the remainder of the day once we arrived. Screaming child for 3/4 of the almost 8 hour flight. Crew had no headphones whatsoever for free or purchase. Seating way too tight and we upgraded our seats. I do not see us ever flying this airline again.

Standard short hop flight. No food, no entertainment. Just get in, get something to drink, and try to be as comfortable as you can for an hour.

Cancelled my flight. Only option had a layover in Italy. No compensation for the 4 extra hours of travel time. The travel agency, cheapflightfares, blamed Scandinavian airlines and said there was nothing they could do. Scandinavian airlines said since it was booked through a travel agency there was nothing they could do. The entire thing was incredibly frustrating. Never booking through kayak or with Scandinavian again.

Name change on tickets for a misspelled name was very hard to change

Sat on runway for 1.5 hours waiting on winds to change so we could take off. The pilots did an amazing job getting up in the air when they had permission to take off.

Very helpful in getting us off the plane first to make a tight connection.

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

The long wait at JFK made the trip horrible. Also not having enough buses when we deplaned was annoying

Flight was delayed on 6/20 to miss international connection. Next flight out was 24 hours later. Not acceptable.

Terrible! I had to cancel our flights due to my wife Carmen requiring an unexpected second cancer surgery. I first contacted orbitz about obtaining a credit due to medical interruption and orbitz directed me to TAP. I contacted TAP and the representative directed me back to orbitz and refused to even explain what TAP’s medical interruption policy was or how it worked—I wanted that information for a second call to orbitz. Terrible service at a particularly difficult time.

Food was edible, not great, and served by attendants who looked like they really were not happy working the flight. The section I was in was too warm making the 11 hour flight uncomfortable. Other areas on the plane were fine.

Checked bG chstgr was extremely high. Over $120. It was s bsit and switch knowing an international passenger would have t9 check a bag.

First, communication was terrible. The gate on our ticket was not what was reflected on the airport screens and TAP personnel were not present at either gate to answer questions. The flight was delayed and there was no announcement. Also, there was an equipment swap to a smaller airframe which affected our level of comfort. The root of all these issues was as a lack of communication. With air travel in foreign countries already being a stressful affair, lack of communication needlessly raises the level of difficulty.

Checkin was very slow, we had checked in online and hoping we could do a bag drop at the airport. However everyone with checked bags had to queue up and it took over 40mins. Our advice arrive extra early or you will be rushing to the gate.

On time, politeness, food okay but entertneiment mediocre with only old movie and the so called new we’re 2 or 3…

Do you have a bad service And And treat customers terrible

Little leg room in business. I am tall and could use more.

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.

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross, boarding late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress.

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!

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.

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