Award flights from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Award space from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, SJC) and Milan Malpensa (MXP) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles on SFO–MXP (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on SFO–MXP (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $1,025.90 on SFO–MXP (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 9,500 pts + taxes not reported
- SFO–MXP · Smiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $241.30
- SFO–MXP · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $5.60
- SFO–MXP · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $1,025.90
- SFO–MXP · Atmos
Business class was lowest on SFO–MXP: 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 57,500 miles + $13.40 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–MXP. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $5.60, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP) on points: 9,500 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on SFO–MXP (seen on 140 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–MXP | 140 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $180.10 | SFO–MXP | 32 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.80 | SFO–MXP | 121 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–MXP | 245 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $152.20 | SFO–MXP | 262 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–MXP | 248 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.30 | SFO–MXP | 25 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 33,400 pts + $74.40 | SFO–MXP | 116 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $30.30 | SFO–MXP | 244 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $41.46 | SJC–MXP | 7 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–MXP | 255 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.40 | SFO–MXP | 38 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $92.41 | SFO–MXP | 262 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $349.00 | SFO–MXP | 192 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–MXP | 105 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–MXP | 200 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $194.90 | SFO–MXP | 123 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 114,500 pts + $99.14 | SFO–MXP | 78 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP) on points: 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–MXP (seen on 246 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–MXP | 246 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $440.80 | SFO–MXP | 169 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,023.30 | SFO–MXP | 164 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $93.11 | SFO–MXP | 245 |
| Etihad Guest | 87,000 pts + $77.20Mixed cabin | SFO–MXP | 51 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.50Mixed cabin | SFO–MXP | 255 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–MXP | 198 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 99,000 pts + $100.36 | SFO–MXP | 262 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 110,700 pts + $1,524.70Mixed cabin | SFO–MXP | 71 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–MXP | 243 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $74.52 | SFO–MXP | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–MXP | 24 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $86.92 | SFO–MXP | 115 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 378,100 pts + $99.14 | SFO–MXP | 78 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP) on points: 70,000 points + $1,025.90 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–MXP (seen on 237 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.
San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- To
- Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- 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), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA) and 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,932–5,934 miles (9,547–9,550 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Milan Malpensa (MXP), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 9,500 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 140 dates | 35,000 pts + $241.30Flying Blue · 260 dates | 57,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 246 dates | 70,000 pts + $1,025.90Atmos · 237 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 21,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 35 dates | 40,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 34 dates | 57,500 pts + $13.40AAdvantage · 35 dates | 125,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 29 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, San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- Economy: 9,500 miles on San Francisco (SFO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) with GOL Smiles, which showed economy award space there on 140 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 miles + $241.30 on San Francisco (SFO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 260 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 246 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $1,025.90 on San Francisco (SFO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 237 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–MXP | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.80 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–MXP | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–MXP | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–MXP | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $119.41 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–MXP | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–MXP | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–MXP | Lufthansa Miles & More | 192,011 pts + $1,551.80 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–MXP | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 3 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 San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19,000 pts + $84.80 (9 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + $5.60 (17 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $25.60 (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + $84.87 (7 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Smiles | 39,000 pts + $314.20 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Smiles | 35,000 pts + $241.30 (21 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 260,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 192,011 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles & More | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Flying Blue | 91,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Flying Blue | 119,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Qantas | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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.
Questions about San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP)?
In business class, SFO–MXP with 57,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–MXP with 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Milan Malpensa (MXP) had award space?
SFO–MXP (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–MXP (economy, premium economy, business class and first 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 San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $180.10 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 32 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 16:59 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 16:05 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 246 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:45 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP)?
19 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 245 dates, premium economy 245 dates, business class 246 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 262 dates, premium economy 257 dates, business class 245 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 78 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 78 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 244 dates, premium economy 215 dates, business class 164 dates, first class 237 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 7 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 116 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 248 dates, premium economy 248 dates, business class 243 dates, first class 246 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 123 dates, business class 51 dates) and 11 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP) 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 San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $349.00 with Qantas (43,200 points + $349.00); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $5.60) to $1,524.70 with Qantas (110,700 points + $1,524.70 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). 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 San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP)?
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 San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP) 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 Feb 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (16 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 57,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (28 dates). 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 San Francisco to Milan Malpensa (MXP)?
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 Oct 27, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.