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$80+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to California

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PIT — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$80
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$325

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$267 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to California
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/26:00 amPIT - SJC
2 stops34h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/72:29 pmSJC - PIT
2 stops31h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/239:00 amPIT - SNA
3 stops27h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/303:21 pmSNA - PIT
2 stops29h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:30 amPIT - BUR
3 stops29h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/107:58 pmBUR - PIT
3 stops25h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/711:41 amPIT - LAS
1 stop28h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/115:38 pmLAS - PIT
3 stops27h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/711:41 amPIT - OAK
3 stops45h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/105:52 pmOAK - PIT
3 stops27h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/239:29 pmPIT - LAS
1 stop28h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/2710:30 pmLAS - PIT
1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$247
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:41 amPIT - LAX
1 stop25h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/254:29 pmLAX - PIT
1 stop21h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$267
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/28:35 pmPIT - LAX
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/99:00 amLAX - PIT
2 stops36h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$268
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/83:36 pmPIT - LAX
1 stop11h 12mJetBlue
Wed 4/166:00 amLAX - PIT
1 stop11h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$271
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Fri 3/145:35 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Mon 3/179:50 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 2/20$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:30 pmPIT - LAX
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Tue 5/206:00 amLAX - PIT
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/235:09 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/279:20 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$278

Find flights from Pittsburgh to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Pittsburgh

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PittsburghSan Jose

PIT - SJC

PITSJC

Pittsburgh

Wed 4/2

6:00 am-1:34 pm

2 stops34h 34m

San Jose

Mon 4/7

2:29 pm-12:29 am

2 stops31h 00m

$191

PittsburghSanta Ana

PIT - SNA

PITSNA

Pittsburgh

Wed 4/23

9:00 am-9:45 am

3 stops27h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/30

3:21 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$208

PittsburghBurbank

PIT - BUR

PITBUR

Pittsburgh

Wed 3/5

6:30 am-8:57 am

3 stops29h 27m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 3/10

7:58 pm-12:32 am

3 stops25h 34m

$219

PittsburghLas Vegas

PIT - LAS

PITLAS

Pittsburgh

Fri 3/7

11:41 am-12:49 pm

1 stop28h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

5:38 pm-12:32 am

3 stops27h 54m

$227

PittsburghOakland

PIT - OAK

PITOAK

Pittsburgh

Fri 3/7

11:41 am-6:16 am

3 stops45h 35m

Oakland

Mon 3/10

5:52 pm-12:32 am

3 stops27h 40m

$230

PittsburghLas Vegas

PIT - LAS

PITLAS

Pittsburgh

Sun 3/2

8:35 pm-11:34 am

2 stops17h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/7

7:00 am-12:32 am

1 stop14h 32m

$237

PittsburghLos Angeles

PIT - LAX

PITLAX

Pittsburgh

Sun 3/2

8:35 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops29h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

9:00 am-12:32 am

2 stops36h 32m

$268

PittsburghLos Angeles

PIT - LAX

PITLAX

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/8

3:36 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop11h 12m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

6:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$271

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Fri 3/14

5:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 18m

San Diego

Mon 3/17

9:50 pm-9:54 am

1 stop9h 04m

$277

PittsburghLos Angeles

PIT - LAX

PITLAX

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/13

2:30 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-3:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$277

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Travel insights for flights from Pittsburgh to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Pittsburgh to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pittsburgh to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to California (average of $246). Flying from Pittsburgh to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PIT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Pittsburgh to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Pittsburgh to California have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Pittsburgh to California?

    For a flight from Pittsburgh to California, you will be flying from Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh (PIT) is just 13.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Pittsburgh to California flight route?

    This flight path from Pittsburgh to California was viewed by 35 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Pittsburgh to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $80. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Pittsburgh to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Pittsburgh to California?

    The most popular route from Pittsburgh to California is Pittsburgh - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Pittsburgh - Los Angeles or Pittsburgh - San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Pittsburgh to California is $102. On average you can expect to pay $641. The most popular route, (Pittsburgh - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $127.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pittsburgh to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pittsburgh to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to California (average of $246). Flying from Pittsburgh to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$96Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$138Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$229Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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