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$177+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (SFO - PIT)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PIT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from San Francisco to Pittsburgh are usually found in August or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$231
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$177
(JetBlue)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$459

Good round-trip deal

$459 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
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From San Francisco to Pittsburgh
One-way flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/38:35 amSFO - PIT
2 stops21h 08mFrontier
Sun 4/69:21 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop27h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$244
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/188:20 amSFO - PIT
1 stop12h 24mJetBlue
Wed 3/1911:09 amPIT - SFO
1 stop11h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$270
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3112:15 amSFO - PIT
1 stop13h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/85:25 amPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$303
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/126:00 amSFO - PIT
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/147:20 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop28h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$332
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/911:59 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 26mSun Country Air
Sun 8/1711:25 amPIT - SFO
1 stop14h 25mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/19$335
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/125:55 amSFO - PIT
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Wed 3/192:05 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/20$343
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:00 amSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Thu 5/12:40 pmPIT - SFO
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$348
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/810:35 pmSFO - PIT
Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/196:30 amPIT - SFO
Nonstop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$359
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 4/47:50 pmSFO - PIT
3 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/76:00 amPIT - SFO
2 stops14h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$492

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 February 20, 2025.

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San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

8:20 am-11:44 pm

1 stop12h 24m

Pittsburgh

Tue 3/25

2:54 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$231

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

8:35 am-8:43 am

2 stops21h 08m

Pittsburgh

Sun 4/6

9:21 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$244

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

8:40 am-11:45 am

3 stops24h 05m

Pittsburgh

Tue 3/18

6:30 am-6:43 pm

3 stops39h 13m

$294

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

12:15 am-4:18 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Pittsburgh

Wed 3/26

6:35 am-2:46 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$303

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

7:55 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop19h 41m

Pittsburgh

Sun 3/30

7:36 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop28h 47m

$332

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

11:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop7h 26m

Pittsburgh

Sun 8/17

11:25 am-5:26 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$335

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

10:15 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Pittsburgh

Tue 3/25

7:02 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

$359

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

5:45 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/28

7:13 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$361

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

3:45 pm-10:15 am

2 stops15h 30m

Pittsburgh

Fri 5/23

1:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$372

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

11:20 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$177

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

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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 February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, you should look to book at least 60 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 February 20, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 February 16, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PIT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

    To fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Pittsburgh (PIT). Nonstop flights to Pittsburgh from San Francisco take 4h 45m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Pittsburgh flight route?

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

    JetBlue, at $231, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh for 49% 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 JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $177. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, 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 $732 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 $226.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$158Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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