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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Milan to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,581. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.R 6,411 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,411, select.
San Diego.R 6,907 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,907, select.
San Diego.R 7,231 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,231, select.
San Diego.R 7,422 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,422, select.
San Diego.R 8,147 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,147, select.
San Diego.R 8,242 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,242, select.
San Diego.R 8,338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,338, select.
San Diego.R 8,567 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Milan Bergamo on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,567, select.
San Diego.R 8,777 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 15 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,777, select.
San Diego.R 8,779 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,779, select.
San Diego.R 8,853 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,853, select.
San Diego.R 10,618 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,618, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Milan to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Milan to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in October.
Aug
from R 7,231
Sep
from R 6,907
Oct
from R 6,411
Nov
from R 7,422
Dec
from R 8,853
Jan
from R 8,147
Feb
from R 8,242
Mar
from R 8,338
Apr
from R 8,779
May
from R 8,777
Jun
from R 8,567
Jul
from R 10,618

Alternative Milan to San Diego routes

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

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
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from R 6,411
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
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Milan to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,411
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Milan to San Diego is R 11,467. 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 Milan to San Diego. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 11,467.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Milan to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Milan to San Diego is usually September.
If you're flying from Milan, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from R 11,467.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Milan to San Diego on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Milan and San Diego. 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Diego is Scandinavian Airlines .

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

  • Planning your flight from Milan to San Diego begins with finding the best airport to kick off your trip. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.

  • Disembark at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the primary gateway of San Diego.

  • The timezone in San Diego is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Milan.

  • To ensure you catch your Milan to San Diego flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to San Diego

  • To find cheap Milan to San Diego flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Milan to San Diego.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on cheap flights from Milan to San Diego.

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

Flying from Milan

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Milan to San Diego flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Munich Airport (MUC)

  • Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near Milan Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to San Diego, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:

  • Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.

Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)

  • BGY is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to San Diego, kick back in one of these hotels near Milan Bergamo Airport:

  • Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.

Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

  • Reserve a ticket from Milan to San Diego out of Milan Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between LIN and San Diego include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Munich Airport (MUC)

  • From central Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there by car and 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Make catching an early Milan to San Diego flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milan Linate Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:

  • LIN has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 83%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and reach your final stop as expected.

Arriving in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to San Diego, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:

  • Pick up a San Diego International Airport rental car and discover San Diego and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks before your trip.

  • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • Once your flight from Milan to San Diego has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central San Diego is approximately 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

  • The trip will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CLD. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Milan to San Diego:

  • Forget about public transport timetables or taxi lines. Pick up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from Budget, Hertz and Avis.

  • Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CLD in advance so you can just get the keys and go.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Milan to San Diego. To escape the crowds, visit San Diego in March.

  • When booking your Milan to San Diego tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Milan to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

More about San Diego

  • After booking your flight from Milan to San Diego, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Diego:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are popular attractions which should be on every San Diego itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited San Diego, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 177 kilometres northwest to Los Angeles to tick off its leading sights. From Hollywood Sign to Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Phoenix is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No journey is complete without seeing Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Milan to San Diego

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