San Francisco – Milan, Italy. $396 (Basic Economy) / $466 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Exciting Fare Sale to Milan!

According to Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, you can find tickets priced at $408 (Basic Economy). When using Scandinavian Airlines, you might see a fare drop to $396 (Basic Economy) or $466 (Regular Economy).

The $466 fare includes one checked bag each way.

The $396 fare is categorized as Basic Economy / Economy Light with several restrictions. Here are the key points regarding Scandinavian Airlines’ Basic Economy / Economy Light fares:

• DO NOT include checked bags – these are $75 each way if purchased 22 hours before check-in, and $105 at airport check-in.
• DO NOT allow changes.
• DO NOT permit cancellations; if canceled after the 24-hour risk-free period, the Basic Economy ticket will have no future value.
• Many online travel agencies may not accurately display these Basic Economy / Economy Light fares.

Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy – Photo: mendhak via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Dates:

• January 12th – 19th, 2026

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date. For additional options, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from mid-January to early February 2026 or early March 2026, with a Sunday stay required. Availability is limited and tickets must be purchased at least 7 days in advance of departure.

• Note: This fare is valid at the time of posting; if this post is older than two days, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is for checking availability. For purchasing tickets, scroll down to the “How to Buy” section below.
• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: sk sk
    • Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 360
      • This instructs the search for Basic Economy / Economy Light fares on Scandinavian Airlines, letting you know you can upgrade to a regular economy fare.
  • Destination: MXP
  • Return Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: sk sk
    • Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 360
  • (Click on Advanced Codes to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration should be set to “3-10” (this is just a sample; you can choose any 7-day range, like 3-10 or 7-14).
• Check out our Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn How to Read Airfare Rules for your benefit.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software interface should appear as shown after inputting all values.

• Note: You cannot purchase tickets through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software; refer to the “How to Buy” section for further instructions.

Fare Class:

Routing:

• SFO – CPH (Copenhagen) – MXP (Milan) – CPH – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

As a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and a Delta partner, Scandinavian Airlines offers the following mileage earning with Delta:

• Miles Flown: 12,360 miles at 3.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 3.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $618
• Redeemable Miles: 1,236 miles

How to Buy:

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Background Information:

• Visa: US citizens do not require a visa. Other nationals should check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Euro (EUR). Current exchange rate is $1 USD = 0.85 EUR.

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