Malpensa

$509+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Malpensa (MXP)

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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MXP
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Malpensa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Malpensa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sun 11/88:25 am
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop16h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 11/171:05 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$704
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 11/98:25 am
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop16h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 11/176:05 am
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops20h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/11$705
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 11/711:55 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 11/181:05 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$706
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 11/134:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/159:30 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/11$707
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 9/144:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop14h 20m
Condor
Sun 9/2711:50 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop35h 40m
Condor
Deal found 5/11$708
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 11/78:52 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops28h 03m
Air Canada
Wed 11/181:05 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/11$709
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 11/1110:23 am
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops17h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 11/181:05 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$710
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 8/314:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop19h 50m
Condor
Mon 9/76:55 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Condor
Deal found 5/11$711
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 8/94:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops32h 50m
Air Canada
Fri 8/2811:20 am
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops18h 31m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/10$712
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/174:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop14h 20m
Condor
Mon 6/156:55 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Condor
Deal found 5/10$713
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Sat 9/264:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops16h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/108:40 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/10$714

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Malpensa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Malpensa (MXP). 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 May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$704
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$509
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$663
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Milan Malpensa flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Milan Malpensa flights.
From San Francisco to Milan Malpensa
One-way flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Malpensa 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 May 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

4:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 9/28

6:55 am-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$713

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

5:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 11/16

8:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$716

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

4:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 10/13

12:00 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$740

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

11:39 pm-10:20 am

1 stop25h 41m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 9/25

12:20 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$764

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

11:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop14h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 9/26

12:20 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$824

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

11:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop14h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 9/22

12:20 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$824

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

10:31 am-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 39m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 10/26

7:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$826

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

5:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops20h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 9/20

11:20 am-9:30 am

2 stops31h 10m

$839

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

4:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 8/23

4:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$852

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

7:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 7/21

11:00 am-12:59 am

1 stop22h 59m

$882

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Malpensa

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 Malpensa in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport 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 San Francisco-Milan Malpensa Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 8 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 San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $471). Flying from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,071). 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 San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Malpensa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malpensa. 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 Malpensa. Reviews last updated May 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Malpensa. 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 Malpensa?

    Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Milan Malpensa from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Milan Malpensa should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Milan Malpensa from 10 different airlines.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport will take you 14h 20m. The distance between San Francisco and Milan Malpensa Airport is about 5928 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 Malpensa Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Condor ($175), Scandinavian Airlines ($389), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($418) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport. Condor is currently priced 74% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $255. Scandinavian Airlines flights start at $281 while deals on SWISS start at $313 one-way.

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

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

    If you're on a layover in Frankfurt am Main and looking for things to do, consider visiting Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, or Festhalle. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.5 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $44 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Malpensa 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 Malpensa Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $471). Flying from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,071). 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 Malpensa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Malpensa. 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 May 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$175Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$389Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$418Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$439Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$441Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$448Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$470Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$484Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$484Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$514Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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