Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from San Diego International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SAN and MXP include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is $789. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,039. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on flight tickets from SAN to MXP, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a ticket from San Diego International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from SAN to MXP. You don't need to check every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll update you when the price changes.
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Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
After a handy hotel close to SAN? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel close to MXP if you're catching a late flight from San Diego International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Milan. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 53 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Milan. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16 ºC to 35 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1 ºC and 9 ºC. Search for flight tickets from SAN to MXP sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
After locking in your flights from SAN to MXP, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Milan. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and Milan Cathedral are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Milan travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Complete your Milan trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Milano Malpensa Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Milan.