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How to get from San Francisco to Milan

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Zurich: about 15h 5m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris and Munich. Two tickets from $397.

Flights from San Francisco to Milan

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Prices by day: San Francisco to Milan

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Best fares from San Francisco to Milan

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $335 25 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $529 16 November, Mon Cheapest month August 2027 tickets from $334

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Zurich
15h 5m
two tickets, via Paris
$397
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,947 mi (9,571 km)
fastest
Via Zurich
Switzerland
15h 5m
with the connection
San Francisco to Zurich flight 11h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Milan flight 55m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h 10m
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Milan flight 1h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,387
Via Frankfurt
Germany
15h 20m
with the connection
San Francisco to Frankfurt flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Milan flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,851
Via Paris
France
15h 20m
with the connection
San Francisco to Paris flight 10h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Milan: Beauvais-Tille, Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to Milan flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $397
Via Munich
Germany
15h 25m
with the connection
San Francisco to Munich flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Milan flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,896

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Milan

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, September and October, +18° to +25° by day. In November it is +12° by day and +5° at night, with 10 rainy days.

Jan
+8° 0° 9 days
Feb
+12° +3° 8 days
Mar
+15° +5° 8 days
Apr
+18° +8° 8 days
May
+22° +13° 17 days
Jun
+29° +19° 9 days
Jul
+30° +20° 12 days
Aug
+30° +20° 10 days
Sep
+25° +16° 12 days
Oct
+20° +12° 10 days
Nov
+12° +5° 10 days
Dec
+8° +2° 8 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Milan?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Zurich.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Milan?
Via Zurich: 11h 10m to the connection, 55m after it, about 15h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Milan with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $397. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Milan?
Zurich (15h 5m total), Amsterdam (15h 10m total), Frankfurt (15h 20m total), Paris (15h 20m total) and Munich (15h 25m total).
How far is Milan from San Francisco?
5,947 mi (9,571 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.