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Cheap flight deals from Milan to San Francisco (MIL-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Milan to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:20 pm - 2:35 pmMXP-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
3:50 pm - 12:40 amSFO-MXP
23h 50m1 stop
$463TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 22
6:20 am - 2:55 pmMXP-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
4:40 pm - 4:55 pmSFO-MXP
15h 15m1 stop
$475TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sat, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 16
6:30 am - 1:10 pmLIN-SFO
15h 40m1 stop
3:10 pm - 11:10 amSFO-LIN
35h 00m1 stop
$489ITA Airways
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Sat, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 16
11:20 am - 3:30 pmMXP-SFO
36h 10m1 stop
4:20 pm - 7:10 pmSFO-MXP
17h 50m1 stop
$497Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 9
8:00 pm - 3:30 pmMXP-SFO
27h 30m1 stop
4:20 pm - 7:10 pmSFO-MXP
17h 50m1 stop
$507Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 9
6:30 am - 1:15 pmLIN-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
3:15 pm - 8:10 amSFO-LIN
31h 55m1 stop
$550ITA Airways
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Fri, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 19
10:15 am - 12:44 amMXP-SFO
23h 29m1 stop
2:29 pm - 4:50 pmSFO-MXP
17h 21m2 stops
$602British Airways
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Sat, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 16
6:25 pm - 2:15 pmMXP-SFO
28h 50m1 stop
5:30 pm - 8:05 pmSFO-MXP
17h 35m2 stops
$609British Airways
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 30
10:40 am - 4:00 pmLIN-SFO
14h 20m1 stop
7:25 pm - 5:25 pmSFO-LIN
13h 00m1 stop
$777Lufthansa
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Thu, Jun 27 - Wed, Sep 4
7:00 am - 12:40 pmLIN-SFO
14h 40m1 stop
7:25 pm - 6:20 pmSFO-LIN
13h 55m1 stop
$785Lufthansa
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Flights from Milan to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milan to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milan to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Milan to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Milan to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Milan, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Milan to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Milan to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $459 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $927 and $886 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Milan to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Milan to San Francisco, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Milan to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Milan to San Francisco found on KAYAK was with TAP AIR PORTUGAL for $344. TAP AIR PORTUGAL proposed a round-trip connection from $463 and ITA Airways from $489.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$261
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Milan to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milan to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Milan to San Francisco

  • Can I rent a car when I arrive in San Francisco from Milan?

    Yes. There is a Rental Car Center at San Francisco International, so you can drive yourself from the airport. You can catch the AirTrain Blue Line for free from every terminal to the center, where you can find many major car rental companies. Some, like Avis, are open from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. every day, while others - like Budget - are open 24 hours a day.

  • Will I have to check in between every flight on my trip to San Francisco from Milan?

    You may prefer a journey with one or more stops, but you don’t want to be hassled with having to collect your luggage and check-in again or having to transfer to another airport. You can use the “Flight Quality” filter in KAYAK to exclude flights with these types of transfers, so you can choose flights like Vueling Air through Barcelona, where you can spend your layover relaxing in the airport.

  • What airports can I depart from on my flight from Milan to San Francisco?

    Milan Malpensa Airport is about 30 miles from Downtown Milan and is the region’s largest international airport, so you would have a greater choice of flights and airlines, including with American Airlines and Delta. Milan Linate is a lot closer to downtown, at about 6 miles, and services mainly European airlines like Aer Lingus and ITA Airways. Orio al Serio could be a third option, as it is a major hub for Ryanair.

  • Which flights to San Francisco from Milan are the most eco-friendly?

    If you want to be responsible for less than the 4,987 lbs of CO2 that is the average on flights to San Francisco from Milan, you can use the “Less CO2” sort on KAYAK to find greener flights, like Delta flights through Amsterdam and Minneapolis, which saves about 48%, or 2,398 lbs of CO2.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Milan to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milan to San Francisco was $261 for a one-way ticket and $463 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Milan and San Francisco?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Francisco from Milan.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Milan to San Francisco?

    Milan has 2 major airports: Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa. San Francisco is the only airport in San Francisco. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Milan Malpensa Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Milan to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Milan to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Milan and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Milan to San Francisco, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Milan to San Francisco are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $859 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $886 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Milan to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Milan to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Milan to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Milan is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Milan to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Milan with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Milan to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Milan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Milan to San Francisco

  • You may have special dietary needs, so you’ll want to make sure to inform the airline for your flight from Milan to San Francisco. If you choose Air France, you can request special meals, such as vegan or gluten-free, up to 24 hours before you depart.
  • When traveling with Aer Lingus to San Francisco from Milan, you can bring a carry-on bag that must be able to fit in the overhead locker (no more than 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in) and a personal item, such as a handbag or coat, that must fit under the seat in front of you.
  • The “Layover” option in the “Duration” filter in KAYAK can help you find flights with shorter layers, such as ITA Airways with a change in Rome that takes under 2 hours, so you don’t have to wait long between connections.
  • If you want VIP service at Milan Linate (LIN) or Milan Malpensa (MXP) airports, you can purchase a concierge service. You’ll be met at the entrance with a porter service, be taken through check-in, receive fast track service through security, and have lounge access, among other benefits.
  • To make sure that your flight to San Francisco (SFO) from Milan adds miles to your frequent flyer membership, use the “Alliance” filter in KAYAK. So, if you are an American Airlines AAdvantage member, select “oneworld” to see flights with alliance members like British Airways and Finnair.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Milan to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milan to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1376 reviews
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
8.0Crew
7.3Comfort
6.7Entertainment
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flight attendant spilled juice on me entertainment was limited i wanted to upgrade but $$$ was exorbitant i purchased $69 seat, only to find out day of flight/purchase never went through & I was "assigned" a terrible seat! ( btw another passenger complained of the same thing happening to her)

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2024CPH - EWR
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flight attendant spilled juice on me entertainment was limited i wanted to upgrade but $$$ was exorbitant i purchased $69 seat, only to find out day of flight/purchase never went through & I was "assigned" a terrible seat! ( btw another passenger complained of the same thing happening to her)

SAS is the representation of the Scandinavian minimalism, which I like. I wished they had a more relaxed policy on free water distribution beyond one bottle (500 ml) per person and two drinks, including water, per overseas flight.

Bathrooms weren’t too clean. Onboard entertainment was light. Other than that everything was great. Food, service, comfort and crew. Although it was hard to understand the crew announcements.

TERRIBLE! Staff was unfriendly, rude, and demeaning. One flight attendant touched me to grab the complimentary blanket off my neck because I couldn't take it home, while a bunch of other people took theirs home. I have never been so ill treated. I am not happy at all. And flight was delayed, no information until short notice for everything. Lost an entire day at my destination. I expect a full refund for that experience. Never will fly with them EVER again

All was good. I think the back of the plane should be boarded first. It would be faster. Minimal waiting time behind passengers loading their carry on baggage.

My return flight has been changed to JFK from EWR without any notice or reason

This was my first time flying SAS and used them for 4 flights. The crews, flight and communication was outstanding. I flew premium economy and was extremely impressed by their SAS lounges. I will 100% ise SAS again. Everyone was so pleasant!

I upgraded to economy plus and it’s so worth the price. The crew is exceptional and the food is pretty decent. I would definitely fly with them again.

I had economy plus and it’s definitely worth the price. The seats are so comfortable, so much space, great large TV screens, and you get fed often. Really decent food (although other fish was overcooked.) They do need better movie choices. The crew is the best. Super friendly and accommodating. So much better than most American run Airlines.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. Pilot cancelled flight under 4 people volunteered to change their seats to economy from business class.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

amazing! they were so kind and allowed us to sit on empty seats so we could stretch our legs and sleep good. Food is amazing as well plus dessert in the middle of the flight!

United delayed the flight to assist customers to make the connection. The Ohara customs area was overwhelm which created an issue for customers trying to make the Little Rock connection. The delayed allow several customers to make the final flight into Little Rock.

The trip was good except for the delay that caused a connection issue in Chicago.

Terrible. Missed our flight to Newark as well as our flight to London. Complete disaster

The flight was wondering, especially the special assistance from airplane to airplane!

They canceled our flight last minute and we had to get another flight with twice the cost

Captain waited 45 minutes for late passengers boarding from Washington DC to Munich which was nice for them but caused our luggage to miss boarding our connection on to Bucharest. We then did not receive our luggage for about 48 hours after landing which was very inconvenient for our travel.

The worst experience of my life and I have been flying for 33 years

We were very upset when we checked in for our flight to be charged 208,00 euro for luggage fees when the site clearly states we are authorized one checked bag each and one carry-on. We have never experienced anything like this with Lufthansa and are very disappointed. We should be reimbursed this erroneous charge. I can forward all receipts once I am able to scan the them.

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Check in in Albuquerque was awful. The people were great but they were over loaded. The procedures were terrible. We got through fine but it took 90+ minutes.

A better organized line of passengers at the boarding gate. Quite disorganized, with multiple queues of economy class passengers

AMS FCO in their full flat business. Amazing sear and food experience.

It was a short haul trip, so food and entertainment weren’t a big issue

The plane seemed very dated. The entertainment was very limited. There was a school group on our flight and the crew seemed bothered by them. They were not overly friendly or welcoming.

Ok, but no entertainment. Left late, but made up most of the time.

May be it is not an ITA issue, but the bags took long time to go out.

Good. But there food was poor quality and 95% of movies didn't have English subtitles

I thought they had rebranded themselves in every aspect but it was quite the opposite. The food was terrible the service was sub-par. Overall it was not a good experience.

Service from staff was poor, food choices were limited. Air plane was not clean or hygienic and seemed like not cleaned for days. Seats were uncomfortable.

service from stAff was barely there , food choices were limited. AirPlane was not clean and seemed like it was not cleaned for days.. Seats were very uncomfortable.

Every host and pilot were very professional. My next flight would be upgraded from economy to the next group.

I asked for a window seat and when I got on the plane 24A did not have a window so was very not happy, but good and entertainment was good and the staff was very good, so the only complaint was the seating.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

My seat was in a good row. In our section it was the first row. But it was difficult tooperate seat entertainment features > table, screen, even though I often fly.

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

There was nothing to like besides the crew. The comfort of the airplane was poor (seat did not work properly and it was not comfortable). The “entertainment” system did not work! On a flight that last nearly eight hours, (which is advertised as having excellent entertainment options), that is unacceptable! Passengers should have been given free WiFi for the flight. The food served on the flight was below school lunch grade food. (With one exception, the ice cream snack). The chicken entree was tough and nearly impossible to cut and eat. The “pizza” served later in the flight was worse. The chicken pizza had a dry crust and the “toppings” were equally not enjoyable. The amount of chicken and cheese were almost non existent. Overall not a flight we would want to repeat!!

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

2-1/2 hours on tarmac after arrival to DFW, lost connection to London, 3 hours wait for customer assistance, stayed on our own account in DFW, no replacement flight for 5 days, had to cancel the entire travel and return to Monterrey today.

My worst flying experience so far. This flight was delayed a total of 42 hours and diverted to New York before it was finally cancelled. It was delayed 4 and a half hours in London. As we were scanning our boarding passes at the gate they advised that the flight was being diverted to JFK since the delays caused us to missed the open hours for Charlotte international customs and immigration. We were assured multiple times by airport personnel, flight attendants, and the Pilot that we would land at JFK go through customs and immigration and then reboard the plane to fly to Charlotte in the same night. When we landed in New York the pilot advised us as we were retrieving our carry on luggage that we were delayed till 10am the next morning and to see guest services to get a room for the night. During this time I had to purchase a room for a family member in Charlotte which drove over 4 and a half hours to pick us up from Charlotte. This could have been avoided if American Airlines had been up front about the delay. Then after standing in line for over 2 and a half hours at guest services we were taken by taxi to a hotel 30 minutes out of the way. Luckily I looked for other flights that night and found one at 8 am to get on. The initial flight which we were scheduled to fly to charlotte in was delayed 12 more times and was finally cancelled 42 hours after it was supposed to land. I am unaware of what happened to the guest that were supposed to fly on the flight after we were placed on another flight but 42 hours in delays for a direct flight is absolutely ridiculous.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Milan to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/17Sat
2 stops
38h 08mBGY-SFO
$261
8/12Mon
3 stops
46h 23mMXP-SFO
$285
9/4Wed
1 stopITA Airways
25h 15mLIN-SFO
$527
9/4Wed
2 stopsITA Airways
30h 10mLIN-SFO
$546
10/1Tue
1 stopLufthansa
14h 40mLIN-SFO
$670
9/23Mon
2 stopsBritish Airways
30h 17mMXP-SFO
$676
9/30Mon
2 stopsBritish Airways
28h 52mMXP-SFO
$678
9/2Mon
2 stopsLufthansa
25h 20mMXP-SFO
$701
8/16Fri
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
35h 50mLIN-SFO
$2,116
8/18Sun
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
36h 50mLIN-SFO
$2,166

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Last minute flights from Milan to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Milan to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/17Mon
multi-stop
25h 20mBGY-SFO
10/9Wed
multi-stop
38h 49mSFO-BGY
$535
6/16Sun
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
35h 55mMXP-SFO
10/8Tue
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
18h 40mSFO-MXP
$538
6/17Mon
multi-stop
25h 20mBGY-SFO
10/9Wed
multi-stop
38h 49mSFO-BGY
$542
6/14Fri
multi-stopITA Airways
15h 45mLIN-SFO
10/8Tue
multi-stopITA Airways
14h 55mSFO-LIN
$631
6/14Fri
multi-stopITA Airways
15h 45mLIN-SFO
10/12Sat
multi-stopITA Airways
15h 55mSFO-LIN
$658
6/17Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
15h 35mMXP-SFO
10/7Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 35mSFO-MXP
$760
6/17Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
34h 05mMXP-SFO
10/8Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 35mSFO-MXP
$764
6/15Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 05mMXP-SFO
10/7Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 55mSFO-MXP
$771
6/15Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 50mLIN-SFO
10/9Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 10mSFO-LIN
$805
6/16Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 40mLIN-SFO
10/8Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 05mSFO-LIN
$963

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