SFO - MXP

$518 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$733
Typical prices: $935-$622
Air Canada, Brussels Airlines
Mon 8/10Fri 8/21
SFO - MXP • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$518
Typical prices: $364-$506
Delta
Fri 7/17
SFO - MXP • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $610 (round-trip)
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Milan

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 21
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12:50 pm - 10:20 am
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36h 30m
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12:20 pm - 8:51 pm
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17h 31m
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$733Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:10 am - 10:20 am
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MXP
18h 10m
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6:10 am - 6:41 pm
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SFO
21h 31m
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$734Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:45 pm - 10:55 am
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33h 10m
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8:40 pm - 2:40 pm
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27h 00m
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$736Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 21
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12:50 pm - 10:20 am
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36h 30m
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12:20 pm - 12:32 pm
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SFO
33h 12m
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$738Air Canada
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 30
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11:50 pm - 3:05 pm
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MXP
30h 15m
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11:25 am - 11:55 pm
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21h 30m
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$739Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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4:35 pm - 5:50 pm
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16h 15m
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6:40 pm - 1:50 pm
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28h 10m
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$741British Airways
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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7:00 am - 11:25 am
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19h 25m
2 stops
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8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
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27h 40m
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$742Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 27
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4:30 pm - 3:50 pm
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14h 20m
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6:55 am - 2:30 pm
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16h 35m
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$743Condor
Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:38 pm - 10:20 am
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MXP
25h 42m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 3:15 pm
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SFO
15h 15m
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$744United Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 20
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11:10 am - 10:20 am
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14h 10m
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12:20 pm - 8:51 pm
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17h 31m
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$745United 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 August.

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 December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,071 and $1,014 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 2 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$518
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport

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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport was $518 for a one-way ticket and $733 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 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $683 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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SWISSOverall score based on 1952 reviews
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
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6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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Without a doubt, my “customer service” experience with SWISS was the worst of my life. Multiple disconnections in conversations, very cold and indifferent staff, failure to follow up with promised status updates — simply put, T. H. E. W. O. R. S. T. A full week later, and I am STILL waiting to hear from them. Never again for me with SWISS. Disgraceful.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
BOS - ZRH
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Without a doubt, my “customer service” experience with SWISS was the worst of my life. Multiple disconnections in conversations, very cold and indifferent staff, failure to follow up with promised status updates — simply put, T. H. E. W. O. R. S. T. A full week later, and I am STILL waiting to hear from them. Never again for me with SWISS. Disgraceful.

The flight and all amenities were good to excellent. SWISS was awful to deal with. Every step of the way they nickel and dime you. Chose your seats? $14. Change your seats… No accounting for the prior payment. You get billed again. 17 pound restriction on overhead luggage, nonsense. It’s a weight in the plane whether it’s in the overhead or in check baggage. They just milk you for every cent they can and I resent it. The flight was excellent.

plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

Bad experience overall. Crew did not provide food for our 2 year old (even though we specifically bought a child infant seat for her and literally bought another full price flight), which was unacceptable. And we had to pay $310 each way to carry our ski equipment even though they advertise it as something that is free. Tickets were purchased the same way as usual, but they told us we had Economy Light tickets (I never elected to have such seats). Just plain manipulation and false advertisment. Very disappointed overall about this airline.

The trip was great until my luggage was lost on transfer from United to Swiss. It took Swiss 3 days to get my luggage to me though it was located almost immediately.

Made us gate check carry ons Then didn’t get them on the plane. Service they used didn’t deliver our carry ons for more than a day Total mess

Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

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.

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

The stewardess was incredibly rude. The gave you only one drink with dinner.

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.

The worst with the trip was the space in economy, my knees are still hurting. There was no way to control personal air by turning a knob above you, it was way to hot on both rides. During the night flight they allowed 2 people from across the aile which was narrow to sit and talk for 7 hours while also using tablets and the flashlight from their phones pointing into the row where I sat at times. They allowed people with way too large baggage to bring onboard. I paid way too much for the ticket ($1,364} for economy. Kayak misinformed me to get cancellation insurance that was only valid for a very short time (less than 12 hours) and was over one hundred dollars. Hotel booking was incorrect, I had the room booked myself at the hotel, only double or larger rooms available which I paid over 400 dollars for. I will never fly with SAS again unless there is no other alternative.

Crew members were excellent. The seat wasn’t the best as well as a food options.

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..

The crew was friendly, the flight was pleasant. Thank you for your service!

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

Flight was completely full January 9th? I problem i had the stewardess was bumping into me constantly walking by? very annoying.. on Austrian air I dint have this issue at all...

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

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

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

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

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

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

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.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

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.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

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

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

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