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Flight deals from San Diego to Milan Malpensa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport? 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.$1,049 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 $1,049, select.
Milan.$1,052 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 $1,052, select.
Milan.$1,055 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 $1,055, select.
Milan.$1,065 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 Malpensa.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 $1,065, select.
Milan.$1,065 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 Malpensa.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 $1,065, select.
Milan.$1,068 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 Malpensa.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 $1,068, select.
Milan.$1,099 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 $1,099, select.
Milan.$1,120 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 $1,120, select.
Milan.$1,131 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 $1,131, select.
Milan.$1,132 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 $1,132, select.
Milan.$1,196 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 Malpensa on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,196, select.
Milan.$1,236 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 $1,236, select.
Milan.$1,303 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 $1,303, select.
Milan.$1,310 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 $1,310, select.
Milan.$1,343 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 $1,343, select.
Milan.$1,370 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 $1,370, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Milan Malpensa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Milan Malpensa flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from $1,343
Sep
from $1,132
Oct
from $1,099
Nov
from $1,049
Dec
from $1,055
Jan
from $1,120
Feb
from $5,499
Mar
from $1,303
Apr
from $1,370
May
from $1,448
Jun
from $1,680
Jul
from $1,787

San Diego to Milan Malpensa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego to Milan below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Milan Malpensa.

Milan Linate

7km from central Milan
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Milan Malpensa

41km from central Milan
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Milan Bergamo

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San Diego to Milan: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,049
Cheapest month to flyNovember

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa is $1,049. 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 Malpensa. But we found flights with one stop from $1,049.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Milan Malpensa.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Milan Malpensa is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego and Milan Malpensa Airport. 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 Malpensa 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.

The cheapest airline that flies to Milan Malpensa is Air France .

Travelling from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know

  • Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of San Diego.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from San Diego to MXP. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Diego to MXP. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.

  • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • From the centre of San Diego, CLD is roughly 48 kilometres away. When working out the best way to get there, find out if public transport is an option or if it's more convenient to drive.

  • Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to MXP flight:

  • Flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 88% of them arriving as expected.

About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MXP:

  • For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.

Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan

  • Central Milan is around 48 kilometres from Milan Malpensa Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport is $562. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,049. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from San Diego to MXP. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • Cheap San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from San Diego to MXP is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Milan based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your San Diego to MXP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Milan

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Milan right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport:

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

Explore more of Italy

  • Milan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres southwest of Milan, a trip to Turin will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.

  • Around 137 kilometres south of Milan, Genoa is another essential stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.

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