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$252+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Heathrow (LHR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — LHR
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow are usually found in October or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$633
(oojo)

One-way from

$252
(Kiwi.com)

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$1,045
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Heathrow
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/314:54 pmPIT - LHR
1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/93:10 pmLHR - PIT
1 stop12h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$699
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:13 amPIT - LHR
3 stops17h 57mAir Canada
Thu 1/92:30 pmLHR - PIT
1 stop25h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$868
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:53 pmPIT - LHR
1 stop17h 07mBritish Airways
Wed 1/83:10 pmLHR - PIT
2 stops52h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,007
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:05 pmPIT - LHR
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/92:30 pmLHR - PIT
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,018
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/183:45 pmPIT - LHR
1 stop9h 10mJetBlue
Wed 12/258:25 amLHR - PIT
1 stop15h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 12/17$1,060
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:30 amPIT - LHR
1 stop15h 20mDelta
Wed 1/812:20 pmLHR - PIT
1 stop11h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,104
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:26 pmPIT - LHR
2 stops14h 39mAer Lingus
Wed 1/86:05 pmLHR - PIT
2 stops32h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/17$1,111
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/299:45 pmPIT - LHR
Nonstop7h 25mIberia
Thu 1/911:20 amLHR - PIT
1 stop12h 35mIberia
Deal found 12/17$1,192
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/291:10 pmPIT - LHR
2 stops21h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/106:40 amLHR - PIT
2 stops21h 49mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,253
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/291:47 pmPIT - LHR
1 stop11h 08mLufthansa
Thu 1/910:00 amLHR - PIT
1 stop11h 57mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$1,524
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1910:54 amPIT - LHR
2 stops18h 56mIcelandair
Sun 1/128:40 pmLHR - PIT
2 stops30h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 12/17$1,762
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:45 pmPIT - LHR
Nonstop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/254:40 pmLHR - PIT
Nonstop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,026

Find flights from Pittsburgh to Heathrow within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh to Heathrow 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 December 18, 2024.

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PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/22

8:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 4/28

9:25 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$633

PittsburghLondon

PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Mon 1/20

11:21 am-6:50 am

1 stop14h 29m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/29

1:00 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops32h 12m

$636

PittsburghLondon

PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Tue 3/18

11:19 am-5:55 am

1 stop14h 36m

London Heathrow

Thu 3/27

8:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$637

PittsburghLondon

PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Mon 1/20

11:32 am-9:20 am

2 stops16h 48m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/29

6:40 am-10:20 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$656

PittsburghLondon

PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Sun 3/23

10:45 pm-10:10 am

Nonstop7h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 4/4

4:40 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

$660

PittsburghLondon

PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Mon 1/20

11:15 am-6:30 am

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/29

2:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop25h 05m

$674

PittsburghLondon

PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Sun 1/19

9:45 pm-10:10 am

Nonstop7h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/29

4:40 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 20m

$684

PittsburghLondon

PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Wed 1/15

10:44 am-7:10 am

2 stops15h 26m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/23

3:00 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$687

PittsburghLondon

PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Wed 4/2

9:55 am-6:20 am

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/16

6:30 am-9:48 pm

2 stops20h 18m

$689

PittsburghLondon

PIT - LHR

PITLHR

Pittsburgh

Mon 1/20

6:40 pm-9:20 am

1 stop9h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/29

4:40 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 20m

$700

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-London Heathrow Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Pittsburgh-London Heathrow Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pittsburgh-London Heathrow Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-London Heathrow Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Pittsburgh-London Heathrow Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Pittsburgh to Heathrow

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Heathrow from Pittsburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Pittsburgh to Heathrow

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,135). 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 LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Scandinavian Airlines, American Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from Pittsburgh to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
668 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Pittsburgh (PIT), located 13.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow. 10 airlines have flights from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow on a regular basis. Booking flights from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $633, Icelandair will fly you from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to Icelandair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Scandinavian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $637 and $656, respectively. Icelandair is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    $266 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scandinavian Airlines and Iberia, with prices starting from $374 and $421, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport consider choosing Iberia (80%), American Airlines (75%) or Aer Lingus (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    While on average a flight from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport is generally $1,668, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $402. When looking at the most popular route, (Pittsburgh - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay $542 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Pittsburgh to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Pittsburgh to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Pittsburgh to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Pittsburgh to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Pittsburgh to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pittsburgh to Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,135). 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 10 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Heathrow

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh to Heathrow. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$529Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
JetBlueCheapest$586Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FinnairCheapest$604Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$612Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$636Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$639Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$654Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$661Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$700Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$753Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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