Award flights from Milan to San Francisco
Award space from Milan to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Milan (MXP, LIN, BGY) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $256.68 on MXP–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $97.49 on LIN–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 66,373 miles + $994.19 on MXP–SFO (Lufthansa Miles & More).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $256.68
- MXP–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $406.41
- LIN–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $97.49
- LIN–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 66,373 pts + $994.19
- MXP–SFO · Miles & More
Business class was lowest on LIN–SFO: 57,500 miles + $97.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 57,500 miles + $978.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage on BGY–SFO. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 60,000 miles + $450.99, about 2.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $213.79).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Milan to San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $256.68 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MXP–SFO (seen on 75 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $256.68 | MXP–SFO | 75 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $153.85 | MXP–SFO | 173 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $53.59 | MXP–SFO | 208 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $213.79 | MXP–SFO | 214 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $55.94 | MXP–SFO | 223 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $63.29 | MXP–SFO | 42 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $77.19 | MXP–SFO | 217 |
| GOL Smiles | 35,500 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–SFO | 86 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $53.59 | MXP–SFO | 222 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | MXP–SFO | 119 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $50.31 | MXP–SFO | 103 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $130.40 | MXP–SFO | 215 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $319.55 | MXP–SFO | 128 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–SFO | 105 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–SFO | 177 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $241.79 | LIN–SFO | 79 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 67,400 pts + $70.29 | MXP–SFO | 131 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 136,800 pts + $138.77 | MXP–SFO | 77 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Milan to San Francisco on points: 39,000 points + $406.41 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LIN–SFO (seen on 19 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $406.41 | LIN–SFO | 19 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $310.39 | MXP–SFO | 213 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $53.59 | MXP–SFO | 208 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $143.79 | MXP–SFO | 177 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $63.39 | MXP–SFO | 5 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $53.59 | MXP–SFO | 222 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 50,094 pts + $503.99 | MXP–SFO | 159 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 76,201 pts + $184.70 | LIN–SFO | 60 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 84,900 pts + $1,031.62 | MXP–SFO | 84 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $56.00 | MXP–SFO | 219 |
| GOL Smiles | 122,300 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–SFO | 62 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 198,000 pts + $136.45 | MXP–SFO | 3 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Milan to San Francisco on points: 57,500 miles + $97.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LIN–SFO (seen on 94 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $54.49Mixed cabin | MXP–SFO | 209 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $450.99 | MXP–SFO | 214 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $63.39 | MXP–SFO | 2 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 66,373 pts + $970.49 | MXP–SFO | 167 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,048.29 | MXP–SFO | 168 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $131.10 | MXP–SFO | 196 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $60.59Mixed cabin | MXP–SFO | 222 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 110,700 pts + $1,025.39Mixed cabin | MXP–SFO | 68 |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $378.69 | MXP–SFO | 20 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $261.75 | MXP–SFO | 4 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MXP–SFO | 19 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–SFO | 176 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $170.19 | MXP–SFO | 168 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 355,000 pts + $55.94 | MXP–SFO | 219 |
| GOL Smiles | 504,200 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LIN–SFO | 3 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 564,600 pts + $136.45 | MXP–SFO | 77 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Milan to San Francisco on points: 66,373 miles + $994.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More on MXP–SFO (seen on 20 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 66,373 pts + $994.19 | MXP–SFO | 20 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,056.79 | MXP–SFO | 209 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $97.39 | LIN–SFO | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $53.59 | MXP–SFO | 179 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,008.36Mixed cabin | MXP–SFO | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 355,000 pts + $55.94 | MXP–SFO | 223 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Milan to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Milan (MXP, LIN, BGY)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 19 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) and 27 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,932–5,958 miles (9,547–9,589 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Milan and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $256.68Virgin Atlantic · 75 dates | 39,000 pts + $402.67Virgin Atlantic · 14 dates | 57,500 pts + $54.49AAdvantage · 209 dates · Mixed cabin | 66,373 pts + $994.19Miles & More · 20 dates |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to San Jose (SJC) | 21,000 pts + $53.79AAdvantage · 19 dates | 40,000 pts + $53.79AAdvantage · 18 dates | 57,500 pts + $1,013.29AAdvantage · 19 dates | 85,000 pts + $1,056.69Atmos · 19 dates |
| Milan Linate (LIN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $260.10Virgin Atlantic · 62 dates | 39,000 pts + $406.41Virgin Atlantic · 19 dates | 57,500 pts + $97.49AAdvantage · 94 dates | 70,000 pts + $1,065.19Atmos · 97 dates |
| Milan Bergamo (BGY) to San Francisco (SFO) | 649,500 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 17 dates | 40,000 pts + $552.59AAdvantage · 20 dates | 57,500 pts + $978.29AAdvantage · 21 dates | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Milan to San Francisco
- Economy: 15,000 points + $256.68 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 75 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $406.41 on Milan Linate (LIN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 19 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $97.49 on Milan Linate (LIN) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 94 dates.
- First Class: 66,373 miles + $994.19 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed first-class award space there on 20 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MXP–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $258.51 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MXP–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $405.46 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | BGY–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $1,009.89Mixed cabin | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MXP–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 66,373 pts + $994.19 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MXP–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,066.99 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MXP–SFO | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $53.59 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MXP–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,008.36Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MXP–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 465,000 pts + $56.07 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Milan to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $257.06 (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $402.67 (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $59.19 (15 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $73.59 (11 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + $260.10 (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + $53.59 (17 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 66,373 pts + $994.19 (8 dates)Miles & More | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $1,066.99 (21 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles and Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Milan to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Milan to San Francisco?
In business class, LIN–SFO with 57,500 miles + $97.49 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, MXP–SFO with 15,000 points + $256.68 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Milan and San Francisco had award space?
MXP–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), MXP–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), LIN–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and BGY–SFO (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Milan to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $256.68 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 15:09 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 75 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:35 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 60,000 miles + $450.99 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 17:47 UTC for a Nov 21, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 214 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:35 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $54.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Milan to San Francisco?
19 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 208 dates, premium economy 208 dates, business class 209 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 215 dates, premium economy 60 dates, business class 196 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 77 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 77 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 217 dates, premium economy 177 dates, business class 168 dates, first class 209 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 119 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 131 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 223 dates, premium economy 219 dates, business class 219 dates, first class 223 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 79 dates, business class 20 dates) and 11 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Milan to San Francisco on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Milan to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $50.31 with Velocity (42,000 points + $50.31) to $319.55 with Qantas (43,200 points + $319.55); in business class from $54.49 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $54.49 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,048.29 with Atmos (70,000 points + $1,048.29). GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Milan to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Milan to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (22 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 60,000 miles + $450.99 with Flying Blue (13 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for May 2027 departures from 57,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Milan to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 30, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.