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$317+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Milan (MIL)

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SFO — MIL
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Milan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Milan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/1012:50 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/2112:20 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$733
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 11/42:40 pm
SFO
-
LIN
1 stop14h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/186:10 am
LIN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/14$734
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 10/137:10 am
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/206:10 am
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops21h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$734
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sun 8/304:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops18h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/158:40 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/15$735
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Wed 9/304:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops33h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/58:40 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/18$736
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 8/176:00 am
SFO
-
LIN
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/2410:25 pm
LIN
-
SFO
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$737
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 8/168:30 am
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops17h 05m
Air Canada
Sun 8/2310:40 am
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops16h 52m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/15$737
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 9/174:45 pm
SFO
-
LIN
1 stop36h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/11:00 pm
LIN
-
SFO
2 stops34h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/15$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/1012:50 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops36h 30m
Air Canada
Fri 8/2112:20 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops33h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/18$738
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 10/124:45 pm
SFO
-
LIN
2 stops34h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/2612:55 pm
LIN
-
SFO
2 stops34h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/14$739
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/3111:59 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops26h 06m
Air Canada
Wed 11/111:05 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 23m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/15$739
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/23:40 pm
SFO
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LIN
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/164:50 pm
LIN
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SFO
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$740

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Milan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 May 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$733
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$317
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$700
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Milan (MIL) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Milan (MIL) flights.
From San Francisco to Milan (MIL)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Milan (MIL)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Milan that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

10:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Milan Linate

Wed 11/18

6:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 20m

$745

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 9/11

11:25 am-1:24 am

2 stops22h 59m

$754

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

2:40 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 8/30

11:40 am-11:54 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$766

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

6:06 am-10:05 am

2 stops18h 59m

Milan Linate

Wed 8/19

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 05m

$769

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

8:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Milan Linate

Wed 9/30

10:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 20m

$769
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

8:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Milan Linate

Fri 9/25

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 05m

$770

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

6:15 am-11:20 am

2 stops20h 05m

Milan Linate

Tue 10/6

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 05m

$774

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

6:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Milan Linate

Sat 11/7

2:15 pm-12:43 am

2 stops19h 28m

$778

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

10:45 am-12:00 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Milan Linate

Tue 9/15

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 05m

$779

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

2:25 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Milan Linate

Tue 9/29

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 05m

$779

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Milan in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Francisco-Milan 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Milan flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Milan 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 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 Milan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Milan from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan (average of $225). Flying from San Francisco to Milan in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,563). 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?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Milan?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Milan chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Milan on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Milan?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Milan, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $489.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Milan?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Milan, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Milan?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Milan, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Rome (FCO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Milan delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Milan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 51 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Milan flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Milan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 May 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Milan to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Milan?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Milan. On average, San Francisco has 0 outbound flights to Milan per day from 12 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    For as low as $793, Delta can have you in Milan from San Francisco in 14h 20m. The distance from San Francisco to Milan 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 round-trip?

    Currently priced at $175, Condor will fly you from San Francisco to Milan and back. In addition to Condor, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $389 and $418, respectively. Condor is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $255. Users have also found prices from $281 and $313 on Scandinavian Airlines and SWISS, respectively.

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

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

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

    Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main at the moment. 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 in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $43 per day.

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

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $37 per day.

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

    Most Copenhagen visitors opt to spend their time at Tivoli, Amager Square, and Frederiksberg Runddel. Tivoli, Amager Square, and Frederiksberg Runddel can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.3 mi, 5.2 mi, and 6.2 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Those landing in Copenhagen looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $38 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan (average of $225). Flying from San Francisco to Milan in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,563). 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 Milan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$175Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$389Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$418Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$434Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$441Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$448Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$464Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$470Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$484Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$484Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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