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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Milan from US$314

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Milan. The fastest way is one stop via London or Frankfurt, about 12h 33m door to door (242 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$314.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 35m Cheapest in March Prices checked 13 days ago
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San Francisco to Milan at a glance

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Milan

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SFO London (LHR) MIL
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways
Tue19:45 SFO13:39 LHR0h 51m connection14:30 LHR17:18 MILBritish Airways
38 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 33mfrom US$407
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SFO Frankfurt (FRA) MIL
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa
Thu18:15 SFO13:52 FRA1h 23m connection15:15 FRA16:18 MILCondor
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 03m
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SFO Boston (BOS) MIL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Sat10:30 SFO18:54 BOS1h 06m connection20:00 BOS08:58 MILJetBlue Airways
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 28m
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SFO Philadelphia (PHL) MIL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue10:00 SFO17:59 PHL2h 16m connection20:15 PHL09:28 MILAmerican Airlines
31 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 28m
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SFO New York (JFK) MIL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Neos
Tue12:00 SFO20:15 JFK1h 45m connection22:00 JFK11:30 MILDelta Air Lines
66 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 30m
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SFO Chicago (ORD) MIL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Qatar Airways
Fri13:00 SFO19:00 ORD2h 45m connection21:45 ORD12:54 MILUnited Airlines
61 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 54m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Cheapest dates from San Francisco to Milan

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Milan

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: March is cheapest, May the most expensive.

Good to know

Distance
9,571 km5,944 miles
Journey time
12h 35mfastest found
Time difference
+9hMilan vs San Francisco
Currency in Milan
EUR
Airports
SFO → MXP, BGY, LIN

Flights from San Francisco to Milan: questions answered

How much is a flight from San Francisco to Milan?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$314 with 1 stop, departing in March. Return trips start from US$617. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Milan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Frankfurt and Boston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Milan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,571 km.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Milan?
March has the lowest fare we found (US$314), while May is the most expensive (US$407).
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Milan?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA), Boston (BOS) and Philadelphia (PHL). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Milan?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Milan: Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Milan?
Milan is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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