Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Milano
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Milano
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Milano? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Milano vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 3,745–22,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Milano for specific travel dates.
2026-12-04
SFO - MXP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 3,745 Pts + $331.5
2026-11-17
SFO - MXP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
SFO - MXP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.9
2026-11-16
SFO - LIN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.9
2026-11-16
SFO - MXP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.9
2026-11-10
SFO - LIN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $243.4
San Francisco to Milano flight facts
Distance
5,945 mi
9,568 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 12h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+9h
Milano is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Milano
LIN · Milano Linate
MXP · Malpensa Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Milano · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Torino · Torino is 70 mi from Milano
Flights Sacramento - Milano · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Bologna · Bologna is 131 mi from Milano
Flights San Francisco - Zurich · Zurich is 135 mi from Milano
Flights San Francisco - Geneva · Geneva is 147 mi from Milano
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Milano
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - MXP
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 85,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SFO - MXP
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 85,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - MXP
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 88,000 Pts + $28.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SFO - MXP
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - MXP
Business | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 90,000 Pts + $98.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SFO - MXP
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 90,000 Pts + $125.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Breuil Cervinia (Italy)
VRetreats Cervino, an SLH Hotel
From 80,000 Pts or $397
Milan (Italy)
Sina The Gray(SLH)
From 110,000 Pts or $364
Milan (Italy)
Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan
From Pts or $378
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Milano depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Milano.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Milano.
San Francisco and Milano are about 5,945 miles (9,568 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,945-mile straight-line distance takes about 12h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Milano is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Milano: Milano Linate (LIN), Malpensa Intl (MXP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Milano, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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