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$283+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MXP
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Malpensa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Malpensa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/164:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops33h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/308:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$457
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/274:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/53:55 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop31h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$459
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/288:40 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops51h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$460
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/274:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/78:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$461
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/114:40 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/1812:55 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops34h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$462
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/274:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/188:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$464
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/204:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops56h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/48:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$467
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/18:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$468
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/274:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/118:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$469
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/289:20 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$470

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$457
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$283
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$660
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

4:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/26

6:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$667

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

2:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/27

9:00 am-8:58 pm

1 stop20h 58m

$669

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

11:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop24h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 3/31

9:15 am-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$677

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

9:15 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 4/1

6:45 am-7:07 pm

2 stops21h 22m

$681

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

5:59 am-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 36m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/14

2:15 pm-12:39 am

1 stop19h 24m

$688

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops19h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 4/16

11:20 am-9:23 am

2 stops31h 03m

$727

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

4:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 5/17

7:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$727

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

4:05 pm-6:45 am

1 stop29h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 4/17

2:15 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$756

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

10:29 am-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 16m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 5/17

6:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$790

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

10:29 am-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 16m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 5/24

6:45 am-7:47 pm

2 stops22h 02m

$800

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Malpensa

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 Francisco to Malpensa in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 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 Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Malpensa

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Malpensa. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $389). Flying from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco 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 March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS,United Airlines, andScandinavian Airlines from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,708 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,841 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Condor
6.5
Okay
401 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,894 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Milan Malpensa?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Milan Malpensa from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Milan Malpensa should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Milan Malpensa from 11 different airlines.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport will take you 17h 50m. The distance between San Francisco and Milan Malpensa Airport is about 5928 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Condor ($290), Scandinavian Airlines ($389), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($418) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport. Condor is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $248. Iberia flights start at $276 while deals on Scandinavian Airlines start at $281 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport?

    San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main most of the time. London follows Frankfurt am Main in terms of the most common layover location on San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    If you're on a layover in Frankfurt am Main and looking for things to do, consider visiting Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, or Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $45 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than any other notable places. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $33 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport flights?

    San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport flights have a layover in Copenhagen the least frequently. Zurich sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $389). Flying from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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 San Francisco to Malpensa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$290Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$389Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$418Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$439Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$441Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$448Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$470Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$484Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$484Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$514Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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