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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Milan? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,134. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Milan.$1,050 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,050, select.
Milan.$1,053 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,053, select.
Milan.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Milan.$1,066 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Milan Linate.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,066, select.
Milan.$1,066 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Milan Linate.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,066, select.
Milan.$1,070 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Milan Linate.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,070, select.
Milan.$1,100 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Milan Malpensa on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,100, select.
Milan.$1,132 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,132, select.
Milan.$1,133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,133, select.
Milan.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with SWISS and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.
Milan.$1,193 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Milan Linate on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,193, select.
Milan.$1,238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr, returning Fri, 7 May.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Milan Malpensa on Fri, 7 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,238, select.
Milan.$1,305 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,305, select.
Milan.$1,311 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,311, select.
Milan.$1,312 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar, returning Sat, 17 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,312, select.
Milan.$1,371 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with United and Air Dolomiti.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Air Dolomiti, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,371, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Milan

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Milan flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from $1,311
Sep
from $1,134
Oct
from $1,100
Nov
from $1,050
Dec
from $1,056
Jan
from $1,133
Feb
from $2,156
Mar
from $1,305
Apr
from $1,371
May
from $1,450
Jun
from $1,682
Jul
from $1,617

Alternative San Diego to Milan routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Milan? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Milan Linate

7km from central Milan
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Milan Malpensa

41km from central Milan
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from $1,050
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Milan Bergamo

46km from central Milan
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Verona Brescia

90km from central Milan
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San Diego to Milan: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,050
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Milan: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Milan: Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Milan Bergamo, and Verona Brescia.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Milan is $1,050. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Milan. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,050.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Milan.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Milan is usually November.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Milan is Milan Malpensa – which is 40.7 km away from the centre of Milan. We've found flights into this airport from $1,050.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Milan on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego and Milan. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Milan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Milan is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. August is typically the warmest month in Milan, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -1°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Milan is Air France .

Travelling from San Diego to Milan: what you need to know

  • San Diego's main base, San Diego International Airport (SAN), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from San Diego to Milan.

  • Milan has a range of airports you can fly into. Hop off the plane at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) or Milan Linate Airport (LIN).

  • Milan is nine hours ahead of San Diego and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your San Diego to Milan flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Milan

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap San Diego to Milan flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from San Diego to Milan across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on cheap flights from San Diego to Milan.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your San Diego to Milan flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Flying from San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your San Diego to Milan flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from San Diego International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Diego to Milan or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • Of the departures from San Diego International Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.

  • SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.

Arriving in Milan

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Milan. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 50 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Diego to Milan. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:

  • Grab a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car and discover Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top providers you can book with here.

  • Booking your ride from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)

  • The centre of Milan is about 48 kilometres from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY). As soon as your flight from San Diego to Milan has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 50 minutes.

  • You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to BGY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from San Diego to Milan:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Milan Bergamo Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Surprice, RentSmart24 and Galdieri Rent.

  • Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at BGY will help you save.

Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

  • Set off for the city centre after your flight from San Diego to Milan has landed. Central Milan is around 8 kilometres from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and takes roughly 20 minutes to get to by car.

  • If you're using public transport, the journey takes about 30 minutes.

  • Check in to a hotel near LIN and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you have a late San Diego to Milan flight or just want an easier arrival, these accommodation options bring comfort closer to you:

  • Whether you'd like a mini for a solo getaway or a spacious SUV to transport your group, you'll find the right Milan Linate Airport rental car for you. Explore the range of wheels available from suppliers such as RentSmart24, Drivalia and Noleggiare.

  • Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your ride from LIN four weeks before your flight from San Diego to Milan for the most affordable rates.

Best time to go to Milan

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from San Diego to Milan. July is the most popular month for a trip to Milan. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • When booking your San Diego to Milan tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Diego to Milan in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Milan

  • Start your Milan trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego to Milan, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are highlights which should be on every Milan itinerary.

Explore more of Italy

  • Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres southeast of Milan, a trip to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in Italy, consider Turin, roughly 129 kilometres west of Milan. National Museum of Cinema, Juventus Museum and Sindone Chapel are among the biggest draws.

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