Malpensa

$301+ 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MXP
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa are usually found in January or November, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Malpensa

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$524
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$301
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$591
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Milan Malpensa flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Milan Malpensa
One-way flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 March 27, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/157:40 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops28h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/18:45 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops28h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 3/266:00 amSFO - MXP
2 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/212:15 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$525
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/54:30 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop14h 45mCondor
Tue 5/139:00 amMXP - SFO
1 stop14h 30mCondor
Deal found 3/25$529
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 3/267:10 amSFO - MXP
2 stops17h 35mDelta
Fri 4/411:40 amMXP - SFO
1 stop20h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/26$535
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 3/317:30 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop14h 10mSWISS
Mon 4/77:30 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop29h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/25$542
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/134:20 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop23h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/235:55 amMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/26$552
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 3/2610:45 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops26h 35mAir Canada
Thu 4/312:15 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops31h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$578
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/269:35 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops16h 30mLufthansa
Thu 4/36:20 amMXP - SFO
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$585
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/612:08 amSFO - MXP
1 stop28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2912:15 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$591
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/278:25 amSFO - MXP
2 stops27h 20mAustrian Airlines
Wed 4/22:45 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops37h 29mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$624
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/228:20 amSFO - MXP
1 stop16h 40mBrussels Airlines
Thu 5/112:15 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop16h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/27$626
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/286:30 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 4/47:25 amMXP - SFO
2 stops22h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$628

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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 March 27, 2025.
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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San Francisco

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Malpensa

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San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

7:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops28h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/1

8:45 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$524

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

4:30 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/13

9:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$529

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:43 am-10:00 am

3 stops24h 17m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 4/15

12:15 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$567

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

7:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/6

5:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$569

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

11:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops25h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 4/15

12:15 pm-8:07 pm

2 stops40h 52m

$586

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

12:08 am-1:20 pm

1 stop28h 12m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 4/29

12:15 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$591

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

7:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 4/14

2:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$608

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

8:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop16h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/1

12:15 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$626

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

7:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 5/2

11:10 am-8:41 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$641

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

2:40 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 4/14

7:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$647

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Malpensa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malpensa from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Malpensa. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

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 19 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $594). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to MXP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 27, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Malpensa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Finnair and Austrian Airlines from San Francisco to Milan to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 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 11.8 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 14 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Scandinavian Airlines ($524), Condor ($529), and SWISS ($548) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 28% 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 $303. Iberia flights start at $326 while deals on Scandinavian Airlines start at $358 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, Hauptwache, or Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Munich travelers tend to visit Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus more than any other notable places. Those on a layover in Munich interested in visiting Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, or Altes Rathaus can do so by traveling 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Those landing in Munich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $43 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Zurich?

    Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Zoo Zürich are the most popular attractions in Zurich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Lindenhof, Paradeplatz, and Zoo Zürich can be visited by traveling about 5.9 mi, 6.1 mi, and 5.0 mi respectively from Zurich. Travelers can rent a car at Zurich for an average daily rate of $60 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport (average of $594). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$382Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$442Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$490Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$505Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$507Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$527Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$528Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$532Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$552Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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