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$173+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (SFO - PIT)

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SFO — PIT
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from San Francisco to Pittsburgh are usually found in February or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Pittsburgh (PIT). 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$340
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$173
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$526
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

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 12/2511:10 amSFO - PIT
1 stop8h 40mJetBlue
Thu 1/1610:55 amPIT - SFO
1 stop11h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 12/17$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/2412:41 amSFO - PIT
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/13:27 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$473
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:00 amSFO - PIT
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Sun 1/124:41 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$483
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 12/3111:10 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/36:00 amPIT - SFO
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$540
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 12/2410:59 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sat 1/116:05 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/17$543
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:25 amSFO - PIT
1 stop11h 25mSouthwest
Wed 1/155:40 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$608
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2012:20 pmSFO - PIT
2 stops32h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/238:00 amPIT - SFO
2 stops17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$782
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/309:29 pmSFO - PIT
2 stops17h 06mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/311:37 amPIT - SFO
2 stops13h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,093

Find flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh 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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Sat 1/18

9:00 am-10:14 pm

1 stop10h 14m

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Sun 1/19

6:05 am-12:51 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$338

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Wed 2/12

2:43 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop24h 41m

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Sat 2/15

7:20 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$340

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Mon 1/13

7:55 pm-6:32 pm

3 stops19h 37m

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Thu 1/23

4:41 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 28m

$356

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Mon 1/13

8:50 am-4:44 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/23

6:30 am-9:21 am

Nonstop5h 51m

$359

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SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

12:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Pittsburgh

Mon 2/24

6:05 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$378

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Sat 1/18

5:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Pittsburgh

Sun 1/19

6:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$388

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SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

8:20 am-10:50 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Pittsburgh

Fri 1/10

11:00 am-7:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$399

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

12:49 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$173

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 12/25

3:03 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop27h 03m

$177

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 12/25

11:15 pm-11:56 am

1 stop9h 41m

$179

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Francisco-Pittsburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Pittsburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Pittsburgh 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 San Francisco-Pittsburgh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (average of $259). Flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 SFO to PIT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. 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.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Pittsburgh flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Pittsburgh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Pittsburgh ranges from 2.3 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Pittsburgh when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Pittsburgh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Pittsburgh, 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 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Pittsburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Entertainment

7.7

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8.1

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8.1

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7.2

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8.2

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8.7

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
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4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.1
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4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

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8.1

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8.1

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7.2

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8.2

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8.7

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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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8,604 reviews
8.1
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4,848 reviews

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8.1

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8.7

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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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3,279 reviews
8.1
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4,848 reviews

Entertainment

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8.1

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8.1

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8.2

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8.7

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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9,059 reviews
8.1
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4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

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8.1

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8.1

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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this San Francisco to Pittsburgh flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $340, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $173. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Pittsburgh for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay $848 for a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $179 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Pittsburgh) is currently priced at $177.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Pittsburgh 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 San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (average of $259). Flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$137Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$189Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$348Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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