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$263+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Milan (MIL)

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SFO — MIL
ene. 26 — feb. 21
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The best prices from San Francisco to Milan are usually found in January or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Milan (MIL). 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 enero 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$493
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$263
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$571
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Milan (MIL) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Milan (MIL) flights.
From San Francisco to Milan (MIL)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Milan (MIL)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($272 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Milan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Milan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mié. 3/196:30 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
mié. 3/268:00 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop28h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$492
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mar. 4/224:20 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop17h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
jue. 5/225:55 amMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/20$493
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/1110:40 amSFO - MXP
2 stops22h 25mFinnair
mié. 2/1910:15 amMXP - SFO
1 stop23h 07mFinnair
Deal found 1/21$495
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/115:30 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
mié. 2/1910:15 amMXP - SFO
1 stop19h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$496
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
dom. 2/99:00 amSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 45mDelta
jue. 3/612:00 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/20$498
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/199:40 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/27:35 pmLIN - SFO
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$499
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 2/37:00 amSFO - MXP
2 stops18h 20mAir Canada
mar. 2/1812:20 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop18h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$500
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/147:20 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
lun. 11/34:35 pmLIN - SFO
1 stop31h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$501
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
mié. 2/196:30 amSFO - MXP
2 stops18h 50mUnited Airlines
jue. 2/2712:20 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$505
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 2/109:00 amSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 45mKLM
lun. 3/104:55 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop27h 55mKLM
Deal found 1/20$507
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/210:20 amSFO - MXP
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/28:55 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
dom. 2/28:40 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop33h 55mAmerican Airlines
mié. 2/1911:20 amLIN - SFO
2 stops20h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$514

Find flights from San Francisco to Milan within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Milan 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 enero 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

mié. 3/19

6:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop32h 00m

Milan Malpensa

mié. 3/26

8:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$492

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

mar. 4/22

4:20 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Milan Malpensa

jue. 5/22

5:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$493

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

mar. 2/11

10:40 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Milan Malpensa

mié. 2/19

10:15 am-12:22 am

1 stop23h 07m

$495

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

mar. 2/11

5:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Milan Malpensa

mié. 2/19

10:15 am-8:48 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$496

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

dom. 2/9

9:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

Milan Malpensa

vie. 3/7

12:00 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$498

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

mié. 3/19

9:40 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Milan Linate

mié. 4/2

7:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$499

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

lun. 2/3

7:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

Milan Malpensa

mar. 2/18

12:20 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$500

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

mié. 2/19

1:30 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Milan Malpensa

mié. 2/26

10:15 am-12:22 am

1 stop23h 07m

$501

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

mié. 2/19

6:30 am-10:20 am

2 stops18h 50m

Milan Malpensa

jue. 2/27

12:20 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops38h 07m

$505

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

lun. 2/10

9:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

Milan Malpensa

lun. 3/10

4:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$507

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Milan

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Milan including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Milan. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Milan. 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 Francisco to Milan?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan (average of $594). Flying from San Francisco to Milan 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 MIL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Milan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Milan is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Milan by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Milan 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 when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Milan by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Milan, 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 Milan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Milan. 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 Milan. Reviews last updated enero 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Milan, such as American Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
786 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Milan. 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?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Milan. On average, San Francisco has 0 outbound flights to Milan per day from 14 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $493, American Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Milan and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Finnair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $494 and $495, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $263. Users have also found prices from $265 and $265 on American Airlines and Air Canada, respectively.

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

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

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

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main at the moment. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $40 per day.

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

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $38 per day.

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

    Most Zurich visitors opt to spend their time at Paradeplatz, Lindenhof, and Kunsthaus Zürich. Paradeplatz, Lindenhof, and Kunsthaus Zürich can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.1 mi, 5.9 mi, and 6.1 mi, respectively from Zurich. Those landing in Zurich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $67 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milan (average of $594). Flying from San Francisco to Milan 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 Milan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Milan. 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$385Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$422Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$440Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$442Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$458Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$485Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$486Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$490Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$527Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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