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$345+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Milan (MIL)

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MIL
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Milan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Milan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:35 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/62:40 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$743
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:35 pmSAN - LIN
1 stop16h 15mLufthansa
Mon 12/296:15 amLIN - SAN
2 stops23h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 12/25$744
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:00 amSAN - MXP
2 stops16h 35mLufthansa
Tue 12/302:40 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops18h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/26$877
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:39 pmSAN - LIN
2 stops22h 01mBritish Airways
Tue 12/307:25 amLIN - SAN
2 stops20h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/26$880
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/265:35 pmSAN - LIN
1 stop16h 15mLufthansa
Tue 12/306:15 amLIN - SAN
2 stops27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/26$901
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:40 amSAN - LIN
3 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:15 amLIN - SAN
2 stops20h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$912
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:35 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Tue 1/69:50 amMXP - SAN
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/27$943
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 12/305:35 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Mon 1/55:25 pmMXP - SAN
1 stop31h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/27$957
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:00 amSAN - MXP
2 stops17h 55mLufthansa
Mon 1/55:25 pmMXP - SAN
1 stop31h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/27$1,048
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/3010:30 pmSAN - MXP
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/59:10 amMXP - SAN
2 stops57h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,053
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:00 pmSAN - LIN
2 stops17h 10mLufthansa
Mon 1/55:30 pmLIN - SAN
1 stop31h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/27$1,053
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:15 amSAN - MXP
2 stops28h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 1/58:50 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops45h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/27$1,086

Find flight deals from San Diego to Milan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Milan (MIL). 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$426
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$345
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,064
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Milan (MIL) flight deals.
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One-way flight from San Diego to Milan (MIL)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Milan 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Milan that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Milan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 2/14

5:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$444

San DiegoMilan

SAN - LIN

SANLIN

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Milan Linate

Sat 3/7

7:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$472

San DiegoMilan

SAN - LIN

SANLIN

San Diego

Sun 3/1

5:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Milan Linate

Sun 3/8

2:50 pm-12:14 am

2 stops17h 24m

$480

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Sun 1/25

6:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 2/1

12:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

$482

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Sun 1/25

7:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 2/2

12:00 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$482

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Mon 3/2

11:16 am-9:05 am

1 stop36h 49m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 3/15

11:00 am-12:11 am

1 stop21h 11m

$482

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Mon 2/9

7:10 am-8:05 am

2 stops15h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 2/24

7:00 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops36h 48m

$485

San DiegoMilan

SAN - LIN

SANLIN

San Diego

Wed 2/18

12:16 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 49m

Milan Linate

Wed 2/25

9:45 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$488

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Fri 1/23

5:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 2/6

6:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$489

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-7:25 am

1 stop15h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 4/20

2:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$491

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/26

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Milan

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 Milan in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Milan flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Milan flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare 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 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 Milan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Milan from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Milan?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Milan. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Milan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Milan (average of $490). Flying from San Diego to Milan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $922). 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 MIL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Milan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from San Diego to Milan by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Milan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Milan. 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 Milan. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from San Diego to Milan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,657 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,617 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Milan. 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?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Milan. 3 airlines have flights from San Diego to Milan on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Milan should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Milan per day.

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

    For as low as $480, British Airways can have you in Milan from San Diego in 16h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6077 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    British Airways, at $505, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Milan.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and United Airlines. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Milan one-way?

    $421 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 British Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $453 and $491, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Milan?

    While some choose either San Diego - Milan Linate or San Diego - Bergamo Orio Al Serio, San Diego - Milan Malpensa is the most popular route from San Diego to Milan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Milan (average of $490). Flying from San Diego to Milan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $922). 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 Milan

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Milan. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$505Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$564Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$573Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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