Travelling from Milan to San Diego: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Milan to San Diego, there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are some of Milan's main terminals.
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the primary point of entry to San Diego.
The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Milan.
To ensure you catch your Milan to San Diego flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to San Diego
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Milan to San Diego flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Milan to San Diego across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it simple to find a Milan to San Diego flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Milan to San Diego? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of all flights leaving Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Milan to San Diego, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can lock in a ticket from Milan to San Diego with a stop or two departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and San Diego:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Milan to San Diego flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego takes around 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to San Diego. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience more of San Diego and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks in advance of your Milan to San Diego flight.
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
The centre of San Diego is approximately 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). As soon as your flight from Milan to San Diego has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 15 minutes or so.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CLD in advance so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.
Best time to go to San Diego
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to San Diego. To steer clear of the crowds, go to San Diego in May.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Milan to San Diego ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Milan to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about San Diego
After booking your flight from Milan to San Diego, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Diego:
San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your San Diego to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out SeaWorld San Diego.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, consider Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among its highlights.
