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$259+ 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MIL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Milan are usually found in February or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$502
(Delta)

One-way from

$259
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

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February

Average price

$680
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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 September 17, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:30 amSFO - MXP
1 stop16h 30mAir Canada
Mon 11/311:35 amMXP - SFO
2 stops42h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 9/17$503
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/84:40 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop32h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/161:45 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops33h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/17$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/71:55 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop13h 05mDelta
Mon 11/106:30 amLIN - SFO
1 stop15h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/15$508
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/278:25 amSFO - MXP
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1110:15 amMXP - SFO
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 12/410:30 amSFO - LIN
2 stops15h 45mDelta
Sun 12/1412:20 pmLIN - SFO
2 stops19h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/16$509
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:40 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop29h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/1111:15 amMXP - SFO
2 stops20h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$509
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:40 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Wed 12/176:10 amLIN - SFO
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$510
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:00 amSFO - MXP
2 stops20h 40mDelta
Thu 11/2012:00 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop22h 12mDelta
Deal found 9/17$510
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/141:45 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/318:35 pmLIN - SFO
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$511
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:30 amSFO - MXP
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2010:50 pmMXP - SFO
3 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:05 amSFO - LIN
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Tue 12/26:30 amLIN - SFO
1 stop14h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/17$512
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/77:10 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop19h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 11/176:20 amMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/15$512

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Milan that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Milan

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

1:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Milan Linate

Mon 11/10

6:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$508

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

5:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 11/19

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$508

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

10:30 am-11:15 am

2 stops15h 45m

Milan Linate

Sun 12/14

12:20 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$509

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops18h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 11/9

12:00 pm-1:12 am

1 stop22h 12m

$510

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

3:00 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Milan Linate

Thu 11/6

6:30 am-5:51 pm

2 stops20h 21m

$512

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

8:25 am-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Milan Linate

Sat 12/6

6:30 am-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$512

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 11/16

1:05 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops37h 33m

$518

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

8:25 am-10:05 am

2 stops16h 40m

Milan Linate

Fri 1/9

10:45 am-9:34 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$522

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

3:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Milan Linate

Wed 11/26

6:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$525

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

3:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Milan Linate

Sun 11/9

6:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$525

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Milan

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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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 78 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan (average of $594). Flying from San Francisco to Milan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $970). 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 September 17, 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 19% 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 Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

Copenhagen (CPH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% 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 September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, and Scandinavian 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,486 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 14 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 $508, Delta can have you in Milan from San Francisco in 13h 05m. 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 $413, TAP AIR PORTUGAL will fly you from San Francisco to Milan and back. In addition to TAP AIR PORTUGAL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and ITA Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $430 and $464, respectively. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco to Milan consider San Francisco - Milan Malpensa, San Francisco - Milan Linate or San Francisco - Bergamo Orio Al Serio as they are the most popular.

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

    Most of the time, San Francisco to Milan flights that have layovers will stop in Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main is followed by Copenhagen in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from San Francisco to Milan. London ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Milan flights.

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

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Festhalle are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main at the moment. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Festhalle can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.4 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 $39 per day.

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

    Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, and Kongens Nytorv are the most popular attractions in Copenhagen if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, and Kongens Nytorv are located about 5.3 mi, 5.2 mi, and 5.1 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Travelers in need of a car in Copenhagen can rent one for about $53 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 $40 per day.

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

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Milan layover in Munich least frequently. Lisbon sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Milan flights. Lisbon is followed by Amsterdam in terms of the least popular layover location 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan (average of $594). Flying from San Francisco to Milan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $970). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$413Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$430Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$464Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$490Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$498Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$509Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$517Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$521Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$528Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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