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$240+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MXP
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa are usually found in January or November, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Malpensa

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Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$474
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$240
(SmartFares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$561
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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 November 13, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/34:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 12/136:20 amMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/12$474
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/187:25 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/251:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$475
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/187:25 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/261:20 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$477
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/29:40 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 11/1612:43 amSFO - MXP
2 stops24h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/271:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 12/291:30 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/131:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$482
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/197:20 amSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1210:25 amMXP - SFO
1 stop22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$483
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:40 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Thu 12/116:05 amMXP - SFO
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 12/112:43 amSFO - MXP
2 stops21h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/129:10 amMXP - SFO
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$485

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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Malpensa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

7:10 am-10:25 am

2 stops18h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 3/17

11:15 am-11:12 pm

2 stops19h 57m

$474

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

9:10 am-4:40 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 1/16

1:05 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops37h 14m

$475

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

1:30 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 1/13

1:05 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$482

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

12:43 am-7:30 am

2 stops21h 47m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 12/12

1:05 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$485

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

9:10 am-4:40 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 1/13

1:05 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$488

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

10:52 am-4:40 pm

2 stops20h 48m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 1/14

1:05 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$488

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

12:43 am-7:30 am

2 stops21h 47m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 2/24

10:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$488

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

1:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 3/22

1:45 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$493

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

10:35 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 1/16

11:30 am-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$493

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

10:59 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops32h 41m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 1/14

1:05 pm-8:53 am

2 stops28h 48m

$498

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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 Francisco to Malpensa in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >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 Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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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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 November 7, 2025.

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 17 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $380). Flying from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 SFO to MXP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Malpensa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United 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
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,575 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,572 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,520 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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 12 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 18h 15m. 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, Scandinavian Airlines ($404), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($412), and Condor ($489) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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. Copenhagen follows Frankfurt am Main in terms of the most common layover location on San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport flights. Munich ranks third in terms of the most popular 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, Festhalle, or Historisches Museum Frankfurt. Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 6.5 mi, and 7.3 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Copenhagen travelers tend to visit Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, and Tøjhusmuseet more than any other notable places. Those on a layover in Copenhagen interested in visiting Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, or Tøjhusmuseet can do so by traveling 5.3 mi, 5.2 mi, and 4.8 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Those landing in Copenhagen looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $33 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Munich?

    Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are the most popular attractions in Munich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus can be visited by traveling about 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Travelers can rent a car at Munich Franz Josef Strauss for an average daily rate of $44 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • 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 Zurich the least frequently. London 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $380). Flying from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$404Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$412Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$489Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$494Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$510Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$527Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$543Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$558Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$559Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$562Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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