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$306+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MXP
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Malpensa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Malpensa (MXP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$456
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$306
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$751
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Malpensa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Malpensa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:20 amSAN - MXP
2 stops16h 15mLufthansa
Tue 11/259:50 amMXP - SAN
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 10/25$456
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:35 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Wed 11/196:05 amMXP - SAN
1 stop18h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$472
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/36:10 pmSAN - MXP
2 stops54h 45mAir Canada
Tue 11/181:05 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops31h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$482
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Mon 11/1012:45 pmSAN - MXP
2 stops60h 10mAir Canada
Tue 11/251:05 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops31h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/25$483
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/912:45 pmSAN - MXP
2 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Tue 11/251:05 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops37h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$484
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/312:45 pmSAN - MXP
2 stops60h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/189:50 amMXP - SAN
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/182:16 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop13h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/251:05 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops35h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 11/45:35 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/181:05 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops31h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$498

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Malpensa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Tue 11/18

10:51 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 11/25

1:05 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$497

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Mon 11/10

7:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 11/25

6:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$508

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Mon 11/10

2:16 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop13h 49m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 11/25

3:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$511

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Sun 11/9

5:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 11/25

9:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$514

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Sun 1/25

3:59 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops18h 11m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 2/2

9:15 am-10:55 pm

3 stops22h 40m

$515

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Tue 11/25

10:30 pm-9:55 am

2 stops26h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 12/5

11:30 am-11:53 am

2 stops33h 23m

$516

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Tue 2/10

11:08 am-4:40 pm

2 stops20h 32m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 2/24

5:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$520

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-9:55 am

2 stops17h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 2/13

11:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$520

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Sun 1/25

6:00 pm-10:45 am

1 stop31h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 2/2

8:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$522

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Mon 12/8

4:57 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops38h 58m

$306

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Deals found on 10/26

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Malpensa in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Malpensa

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $523). Flying from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 SAN to MXP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 October 27, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport?

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 October 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,532 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,476 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Malpensa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Milan Malpensa?

    For a flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Milan Malpensa per day. 3 airlines have flights to Milan Malpensa from San Diego on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport can take about 17h 14m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $497. San Diego and Milan Malpensa Airport are separated by a distance of 6050 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $605, Lufthansa will fly you from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $628 and $771, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Malpensa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Malpensa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Malpensa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $523). Flying from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Malpensa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$628Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$771Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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