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$370+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MXP
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$745
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$370
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$826
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Malpensa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Malpensa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:10 pmSAN - MXP
2 stops29h 10mAir Canada
Tue 11/1112:20 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops40h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$616
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:25 amSAN - MXP
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/59:00 amMXP - SAN
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:30 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop29h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/113:05 pmMXP - SAN
1 stop15h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$622
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1410:01 amSAN - MXP
2 stops37h 34mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 5/218:05 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops31h 46mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/17$748
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/244:40 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop22h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 5/138:25 amMXP - SAN
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$872
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:40 amSAN - MXP
2 stops18h 30mIcelandair
Thu 9/183:10 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops40h 39mIcelandair
Deal found 4/17$884
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:15 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Sun 5/188:30 amMXP - SAN
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/16$886
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:40 amSAN - MXP
1 stop15h 05mAir France
Tue 5/206:50 amMXP - SAN
2 stops18h 35mAir France
Deal found 4/17$902
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2510:59 amSAN - MXP
2 stops37h 56mSWISS
Sun 5/187:30 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops34h 25mSWISS
Deal found 4/17$946
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 7/810:00 amSAN - MXP
2 stops17h 05mDelta
Tue 7/2211:40 amMXP - SAN
1 stop16h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/16$955
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:20 amSAN - MXP
1 stop18h 05mKLM
Tue 8/52:20 pmMXP - SAN
1 stop18h 57mKLM
Deal found 4/17$975
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/810:54 amSAN - MXP
2 stops23h 51mAustrian Airlines
Tue 7/158:30 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops32h 21mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$986

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Malpensa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Thu 5/1

10:25 am-4:15 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 5/5

9:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$620

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Wed 5/14

10:01 am-8:35 am

2 stops37h 34m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/21

8:05 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$748

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Mon 5/5

8:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/20

12:15 pm-11:53 am

2 stops32h 38m

$753

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Wed 5/14

2:10 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/21

12:15 pm-3:37 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$777

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Thu 4/24

4:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/13

8:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$872

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Fri 5/9

5:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 5/18

8:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$886

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Wed 4/23

6:40 am-6:45 am

1 stop15h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/20

6:50 am-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$902

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Fri 4/25

10:59 am-9:55 am

2 stops37h 56m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 5/18

7:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$946

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Tue 7/8

10:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 7/22

11:40 am-7:19 pm

1 stop16h 39m

$955

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Tue 7/8

10:54 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 7/15

8:30 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$986

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Malpensa in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 San Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Diego-Milan Malpensa Airport 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 San Diego to Malpensa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malpensa from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Malpensa. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport. 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 Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $594). Flying from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,063). 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 SAN to MXP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Malpensa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Malpensa by month

Plan your trip to Malpensa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Milan Malpensa Airport ranges from 2.2 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Milan Malpensa Airport when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Malpensa by month

Plan your trip to Malpensa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Milan Malpensa Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Milan, such as Delta, Austrian Airlines and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,769 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 Diego 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 Diego to Milan Malpensa?

    For a flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Milan Malpensa per day. 6 airlines have flights to Milan Malpensa from San Diego on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $745, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $773 and $784, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $460 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $607 and Aer Lingus from $627 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $594). Flying from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,063). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Malpensa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$650Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$708Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$716Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$749Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$761Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$939Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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