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$263+ Cheap flights from California to Malpensa (MXP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MXP
Jun 27 — Jul 41
Fri 6/27
Fri 7/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Malpensa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Malpensa flight deals. Data was last updated June 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$390
(Finnair)

One-way from

$263
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$800
From California to Milan Malpensa
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Cheapest flights from California to Malpensa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Malpensa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 22, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/218:34 amSNA - MXP
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:00 pmMXP - SNA
2 stops31h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$390
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/125:57 amSJC - MXP
2 stops17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1610:15 amMXP - SJC
2 stops21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$394
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:59 pmONT - MXP
1 stop25h 06mKLM
Tue 11/1811:05 amMXP - ONT
1 stop20h 36mKLM
Deal found 6/22$417
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/57:02 amBUR - MXP
2 stops26h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/127:05 pmMXP - BUR
2 stops34h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$427
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:17 pmSJC - MXP
2 stops20h 48mBritish Airways
Tue 10/2811:45 amMXP - SJC
2 stops18h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/20$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/122:31 pmSJC - MXP
2 stops19h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2811:45 amMXP - SJC
2 stops30h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/21$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:02 amONT - MXP
2 stops17h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/143:05 pmMXP - ONT
1 stop16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/20$490
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/234:45 pmONT - MXP
2 stops19h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 8/68:55 pmMXP - ONT
2 stops30h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/22$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:00 amOAK - MXP
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/21:20 pmMXP - OAK
2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:45 amSNA - MXP
2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/33:05 pmMXP - SNA
1 stop16h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/20$510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:40 amSJC - MXP
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/161:05 pmMXP - SJC
2 stops42h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/21$517
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/132:57 pmONT - MXP
2 stops18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/187:40 amMXP - ONT
2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$542

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Malpensa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Milan Malpensa Airport that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Malpensa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaMilan

SNA - MXP

SNAMXP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/21

8:34 am-6:15 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 11/3

7:00 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops31h 58m

$390

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Wed 11/12

5:57 am-8:10 am

2 stops17h 13m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 11/16

10:15 am-10:21 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$394

OntarioMilan

ONT - MXP

ONTMXP

Ontario

Tue 11/11

10:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 06m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 11/18

11:05 am-10:41 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$417

BurbankMilan

BUR - MXP

BURMXP

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 8/5

7:02 am-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 13m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 8/12

7:05 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops34h 07m

$427

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Tue 10/14

12:17 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 48m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 10/28

11:45 am-10:22 pm

2 stops18h 37m

$453

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Sun 10/12

2:31 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 10/28

11:45 am-10:11 am

2 stops30h 26m

$477

OntarioMilan

ONT - MXP

ONTMXP

Ontario

Tue 10/21

7:02 am-10:00 am

2 stops17h 58m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 11/14

3:05 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$490

OntarioMilan

ONT - MXP

ONTMXP

Ontario

Wed 7/23

4:45 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 8/6

8:55 pm-6:17 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$491

OaklandMilan

OAK - MXP

OAKMXP

Oakland

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops19h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 9/2

1:20 pm-8:59 am

2 stops28h 39m

$505

Santa AnaMilan

SNA - MXP

SNAMXP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/21

6:45 am-10:00 am

2 stops18h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 11/3

3:05 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop16h 12m

$510

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Deals found on 6/19

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Best time to book a flight from California to Malpensa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Milan Malpensa Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Milan Malpensa Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $594). Flying from California to Milan Malpensa Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $988). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to MXP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Malpensa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Milan Malpensa Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Malpensa by month

Plan your trip to Malpensa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Milan Malpensa Airport ranges from 2.2 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Milan Malpensa Airport when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Malpensa by month

Plan your trip to Malpensa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Milan Malpensa Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malpensa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malpensa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Malpensa. Reviews last updated June 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Milan, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
806 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,294 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,470 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Milan Malpensa Airport one-way?

    $318 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Condor, with prices starting from $352 and $362, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Milan Malpensa Airport?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Milan Malpensa, Los Angeles - Milan Malpensa or Ontario - Milan Malpensa when deciding on the best route from California to Milan Malpensa Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Malpensa that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Malpensa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Malpensa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Milan Malpensa Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $594). Flying from California to Milan Malpensa Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $988). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Malpensa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Malpensa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$5Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$312Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
CondorCheapest$330Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$382Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$438Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$440Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$475Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$478Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LEVELCheapest$478Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$480Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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