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$384+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIL — SFO
Jul 3 — Jul 101
Fri 7/3
Fri 7/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Milan to San Francisco

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 June 3, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1111:00 am
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops30h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 8/302:08 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops19h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/31$576
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/242:20 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops29h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 8/211:40 am
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops26h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$577
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/217:25 am
LIN
-
SFO
2 stops22h 48m
British Airways
Tue 8/2510:54 am
SFO
-
LIN
2 stops17h 36m
British Airways
Deal found 5/29$578
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/209:45 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop25h 05m
British Airways
Mon 8/246:20 am
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 5/29$578
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:25 am
LIN
-
SFO
2 stops21h 23m
British Airways
Tue 9/14:35 pm
SFO
-
LIN
1 stop32h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 6/1$579
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/222:20 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop19h 39m
British Airways
Tue 8/412:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops20h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/1$579
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1512:55 pm
LIN
-
SFO
2 stops34h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/224:45 pm
SFO
-
LIN
2 stops40h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/1$580
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Thu 6/1811:20 am
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops18h 31m
Air Canada
Mon 6/226:35 am
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops18h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1811:00 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop18h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 8/316:00 am
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop19h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/29$581
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:50 am
LIN
-
SFO
2 stops22h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 8/2410:54 am
SFO
-
LIN
2 stops17h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$582
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2411:20 am
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops18h 31m
Air Canada
Sun 6/288:10 am
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/1$582
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/196:20 am
LIN
-
SFO
2 stops18h 02m
Air Canada
Thu 7/212:15 pm
SFO
-
LIN
2 stops17h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/30$583

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 June 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$576
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$384
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$714
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($24 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 June 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milan to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Wed 7/22

2:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop19h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

4:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$578

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Wed 7/22

2:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop19h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

12:30 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$579

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Fri 6/26

9:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

6:15 am-1:20 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$627

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Tue 7/14

9:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

6:15 am-1:20 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$627

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Wed 6/24

11:20 am-11:21 am

2 stops33h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

12:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$630

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Sun 6/21

11:20 am-11:21 am

2 stops33h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

12:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$630

MilanSan Francisco

MXP - SFO

MXPSFO

Milan Malpensa

Wed 7/22

9:00 am-7:35 am

2 stops31h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

6:00 am-1:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$632
Quickest round-trip

MilanSan Francisco

LIN - SFO

LINSFO

Milan Linate

Tue 7/14

10:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop13h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

2:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$634

MilanSan Francisco

LIN - SFO

LINSFO

Milan Linate

Sun 6/14

6:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

7:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$635

MilanSan Francisco

LIN - SFO

LINSFO

Milan Linate

Thu 8/20

10:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop13h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

7:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$635

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Milan-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milan-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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 $232). Flying from Milan to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 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 75% 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.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $730.

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 Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 00m.

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 Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 48m.

How often are flights from Milan to San Francisco delayed?

About 33% of weekly flights between Milan and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Friday 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.

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

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 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 June 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Scandinavian Airlines,United Airlines, andLufthansa 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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,804 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,804 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,804 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,771 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,804 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,036 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,804 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,239 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,804 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,020 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,804 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

lisa,May 2026

ALC - OSL

Uncomfortable seats on packed flight. There was plenty of overhead bin space. Cabin crew weren't friendly but the cockpit pointed out things we were flying over, like Paris. Cup of coffee, tea or water for 3.5hrs. Good de-planing from both ends.

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 2 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Airlines like British Airways, United Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Milan to San Francisco in about 13h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 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), and Lufthansa ($587) offers the cheapest pricing from Milan to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Milan to San Francisco for 27% 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 $436 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $501 and Lufthansa from $554 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, Milan Linate - San Francisco and Bergamo Orio Al Serio - 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 $232). Flying from Milan to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 2 airlines flying from Milan to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 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 June 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$523Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$587Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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