Milan

$234+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MIL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Milan are usually found in January or February, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 December 18, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/318:25 amSFO - MXP
1 stop16h 30mAir Canada
Wed 1/211:05 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops40h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$470
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/296:50 pmSFO - MXP
3 stops54h 05mAir Canada
Wed 1/211:05 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops37h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$473
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/288:50 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Wed 1/211:05 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops37h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/307:25 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop18h 25mSWISS
Tue 1/207:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$475
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:15 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops33h 35mAir Canada
Wed 1/141:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/318:25 amSFO - MXP
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/211:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$483
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/289:40 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Wed 1/216:55 amMXP - SFO
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$485
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/306:50 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops30h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/211:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$487
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/318:25 amSFO - MXP
1 stop16h 30mAir Canada
Tue 1/2011:35 amMXP - SFO
2 stops34h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:40 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop18h 55mDelta
Wed 1/146:30 amLIN - SFO
1 stop14h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/15$489
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/296:50 pmSFO - MXP
3 stops54h 05mAir Canada
Tue 1/2011:35 amMXP - SFO
2 stops32h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$491
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/288:50 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Tue 1/2011:35 amMXP - SFO
2 stops32h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$493

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$470
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$234
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$790
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. 14% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Milan that are best for you.

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Milan

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Price

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

6:30 am-8:55 am

2 stops18h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 3/18

12:05 pm-1:28 am

2 stops45h 23m

$474

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Milan Linate

Wed 1/28

12:55 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$476

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

4:40 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 3/8

12:35 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$477

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

4:45 pm-10:40 am

2 stops32h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/7

8:40 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$477

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

4:45 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 5/9

9:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$481

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

4:45 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 5/10

9:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$481

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

4:45 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/13

11:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$481

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 1/26

9:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$490

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

1:05 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Milan Linate

Wed 3/25

6:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$493

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

9:51 am-11:15 am

2 stops17h 24m

Milan Linate

Thu 3/19

6:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$494

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Deals found on 12/15

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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 flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Milan flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Milan. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 23 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.

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 $373). Flying from San Francisco to Milan 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 MIL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Milan is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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

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

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

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.

Copenhagen (CPH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% 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.

Rome (FCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $548.

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 Copenhagen (CPH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

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 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United 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.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

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 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    For as low as $493, United Airlines can have you in Milan from San Francisco in 16h 50m. The distance from San Francisco to Milan is about 5954 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 $310, 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 $395 and $412, respectively. Condor is currently priced 54% 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 Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $214. Users have also found prices from $248 and $261 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and British Airways, 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, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main at the moment. 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 in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $40 per day.

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

    Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, and Tøjhusmuseet are the most popular attractions in Copenhagen if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, and Tøjhusmuseet are located about 5.3 mi, 5.2 mi, and 4.8 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Travelers in need of a car in Copenhagen can rent one for about $44 per day.

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

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be accessed by traveling approximately 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 $30 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 $373). Flying from San Francisco to Milan 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 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$396Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$413Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$447Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$464Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$467Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
CondorCheapest$489Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$490Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$527Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$543Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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