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$356+ Cheap flights from Milan (MIL) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIL — SFO
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Milan to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milan to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/158:10 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/124:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$705
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/156:20 amMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/124:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/13$716
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/158:10 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/104:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$718
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:15 amMXP - SFO
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/84:40 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop17h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/15$723
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:30 amLIN - SFO
1 stop15h 35mITA Airways
Thu 1/83:05 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop20h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 12/15$727
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/156:20 amMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 1/104:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop22h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/13$728
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/1610:15 amMXP - SFO
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/124:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$732
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:45 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop31h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 12/314:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/15$744
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/1610:15 amMXP - SFO
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/104:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$745
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:20 amMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 3/44:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/14$746
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/165:45 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop29h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/124:35 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/13$753
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/231:45 pmLIN - SFO
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Wed 1/71:30 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12$763

Find flight deals from Milan to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milan (MIL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$686
(Connections by easyJet)

One-way from

$356
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$750
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Milan to San Francisco 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milan to San Francisco that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Tue 1/27

6:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

7:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$686

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Mon 2/2

9:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

7:10 am-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$696

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Mon 2/9

11:15 am-10:54 pm

2 stops20h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

4:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$702

MilanSan Francisco

LIN - SFO

LINSFO

Milan Linate

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

3:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$706

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Wed 1/28

12:55 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops33h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$709

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Wed 2/4

12:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

1:08 pm-8:25 am

2 stops34h 17m

$709

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Tue 2/17

11:15 am-11:14 pm

2 stops20h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

5:40 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$709

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Mon 2/2

6:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

6:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

$723

MilanSan Francisco

LIN - SFO

LINSFO

Milan Linate

Thu 12/25

6:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

3:05 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$727

MilanSan Francisco

LIN - SFO

LINSFO

Milan Linate

Sun 4/5

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

1:59 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$739

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Compare providers for flights from Milan to San Francisco

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 Milan to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Milan-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Milan-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milan-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milan-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Milan-San Francisco 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 Milan to San Francisco

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

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Milan to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to San Francisco (average of $239). Flying from Milan to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $698). 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 MIL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Milan to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Milan to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Milan to San Francisco?

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

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

New York (JFK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of 1-stop itineraries from Milan to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $692.

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

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 25m.

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

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

How often are flights from Milan to San Francisco delayed?

About 50% of weekly flights between Milan and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 261 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Milan to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,628 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,575 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milan to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Milan?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Milan. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Milan per day from 3 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, ITA Airways, and Delta fly from Milan to San Francisco in about 14h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5954 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 Milan to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($523), British Airways ($585), and Lufthansa ($627) offers the cheapest pricing from Milan to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Milan to San Francisco for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $299 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $354 and Scandinavian Airlines from $373 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Milan to San Francisco are Milan Malpensa - San Francisco, Bergamo Orio Al Serio - San Francisco and Milan Linate - San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milan to San Francisco (average of $239). Flying from Milan to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $698). 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 Milan to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Milan to San Francisco. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$523Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$585Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$627Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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