Flying from Milan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are your main options in Milan.
San Francisco is eight hours behind Milan. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Milan to SFO.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Milan to SFO leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Milan to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Milan to San Francisco International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Orio al Serio International Airport:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
You can get to BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to SFO flight:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.49%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Reserve a plane ticket from Milan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between LIN and SFO are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey time to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Milan to San Francisco International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Milano Linate Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that leave from LIN make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to San Francisco International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week in advance of your Milan to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
The centre of San Francisco is around 18 kilometres from San Francisco International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to San Francisco International Airport is R 5,445. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,924. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Milan to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Milan to San Francisco International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Milan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Milan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Milan to SFO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
Start your San Francisco trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to San Francisco International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to San Francisco should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
Fresno is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of San Francisco, Sacramento is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
