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$341+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MXP
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Malpensa

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 April 9, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/164:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop19h 50m
Condor
Fri 9/46:55 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Condor
Deal found 4/4$548
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop19h 50m
Condor
Tue 9/297:00 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Condor
Deal found 4/7$549
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 10/84:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/208:40 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/5$550
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 8/234:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/48:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/4$554
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/134:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/203:55 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop31h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/6$557
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/144:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops18h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/257:50 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/4$558
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 8/234:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/88:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/4$563
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Fri 10/94:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop14h 20m
Condor
Fri 10/166:55 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Condor
Deal found 4/5$564
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/104:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop23h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 8/275:50 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/4$565
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop14h 20m
Condor
Tue 10/67:00 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Condor
Deal found 4/3$568
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 8/264:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/98:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/4$569
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/104:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop19h 50m
Condor
Thu 8/276:55 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Condor
Deal found 4/7$570

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Malpensa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$548
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$341
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$667
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 9, 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

Tue 5/12

4:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops32h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 5/18

12:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$689

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

11:55 am-7:10 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/20

9:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$732

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

4:45 pm-10:40 am

2 stops32h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/21

11:20 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$755

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

6:20 am-10:25 am

2 stops19h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 4/29

6:45 am-6:16 pm

2 stops20h 31m

$756

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

4:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops32h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/26

8:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$761

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 5/10

3:20 pm-9:11 am

1 stop26h 51m

$767

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

8:10 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/26

9:15 am-9:19 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$782
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

4:35 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 5/18

7:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$833

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

11:55 am-7:10 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/28

9:20 am-12:32 am

2 stops24h 12m

$888

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

3:20 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 5/16

11:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$899

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 April 3, 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 9 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 $611). 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 April 9, 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
1,916 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,916 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,916 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,916 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,748 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,916 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,898 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,916 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,863 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,916 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

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 11.0 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 10 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 19h 05m. 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 ($389), Condor ($390), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($418) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 42% 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 $255. Scandinavian Airlines flights start at $281 while deals on SWISS start at $313 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. Zurich 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 Festhalle. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.5 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $40 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Zurich travelers tend to visit Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, and Zoo Zürich more than any other notable places. Those on a layover in Zurich interested in visiting Lindenhof, Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, or Zoo Zürich can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 5.5 mi, and 5.0 mi, respectively from Zurich. Those landing in Zurich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $50 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.

  • 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 $611). 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$389Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$390Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$418Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$439Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$441Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$448Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$470Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$484Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$484Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$514Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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