Travelling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is nine hours behind Milan and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Your MXP to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Milan Malpensa Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MXP and SFO include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
76% of flights that leave from Milan Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Milan Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MXP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Milan Malpensa Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Francisco in March.
When reserving your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
