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$268+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MIL
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Milan are usually found in February or November, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$515
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$837
From San Francisco to Milan (MIL)
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 10/144:20 pmSFO - BGY
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/216:30 pmBGY - SFO
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$515
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 11/111:55 pmSFO - LIN
2 stops29h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 11/1511:30 amLIN - SFO
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$559
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:40 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops30h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/277:50 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops51h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/30$559
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/142:40 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Mon 11/37:40 pmLIN - SFO
2 stops25h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$561
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 12/13:05 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop19h 05mITA Airways
Mon 12/157:00 amLIN - SFO
1 stop15h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 7/1$562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/136:10 amSFO - MXP
2 stops18h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/312:15 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops38h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/228:31 amSFO - LIN
2 stops18h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/306:15 amLIN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$566
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:30 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/207:50 amLIN - SFO
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$568
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 10/2111:35 amSFO - LIN
2 stops18h 15mAir Canada
Thu 10/306:15 amLIN - SFO
2 stops23h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 6/30$572
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 9/1611:35 amSFO - MXP
2 stops17h 25mAir Canada
Wed 9/249:10 amMXP - SFO
2 stops22h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$572
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/263:21 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops19h 44mBritish Airways
Sat 9/611:10 amMXP - SFO
1 stop21h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$573
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:00 amSFO - MXP
2 stops22h 40mIberia
Wed 10/811:10 amMXP - SFO
1 stop18h 17mIberia
Deal found 6/30$574

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 July 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Milan that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Milan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBergamo

SFO - BGY

SFOBGY

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

8:40 am-5:40 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Bergamo Orio Al Serio

Tue 9/30

8:40 am-8:36 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$553

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

7:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops18h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 8/26

8:45 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$560

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

6:10 am-10:00 am

2 stops18h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 9/3

12:15 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops38h 26m

$564

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Milan Linate

Mon 10/6

8:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$567

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

4:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Milan Linate

Sat 9/20

7:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$568

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

7:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Milan Linate

Tue 8/26

1:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$570

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

11:35 am-2:00 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 9/24

9:10 am-11:09 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$572

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

3:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Milan Linate

Fri 9/12

7:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$573

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

3:21 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops19h 44m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 9/6

11:10 am-11:59 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$573

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 10/8

11:10 am-8:27 pm

1 stop18h 17m

$574

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 28 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 $979). 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 July 1, 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?

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 July 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, 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
7,974 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
8,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,414 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,669 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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 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.

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

    Currently priced at $558, British Airways will fly you from San Francisco to Milan and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Scandinavian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $559 and $560, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 18% 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 Historisches Museum Frankfurt are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main at the moment. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.4 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 $44 per day.

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

    Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, and Rådhuspladsen are the most popular attractions in Copenhagen if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, and Rådhuspladsen are located about 5.3 mi, 5.1 mi, and 5.2 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Travelers in need of a car in Copenhagen can rent one for about $50 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. Montreal sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Milan flights. Montreal 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 $979). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$382Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$438Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$440Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$443Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$458Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$464Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$498Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$517Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$522Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$528Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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