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$123+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SFO
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
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Round-trip from

$198
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$123
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$496
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/85:11 pmPIT - OAK
2 stops20h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/96:29 pmOAK - PIT
1 stop8h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/86:00 amPIT - SJC
3 stops31h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/97:54 pmSJC - PIT
1 stop6h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$199
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 3/2711:09 amPIT - SFO
1 stop11h 20mJetBlue
Fri 4/119:40 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop9h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 3/13$324
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/284:58 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/110:30 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 5/23:52 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/205:00 amSFO - PIT
1 stop10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 4/310:11 amPIT - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Mon 4/710:40 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/13$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/145:45 pmPIT - SJC
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Tue 5/201:27 pmSJC - PIT
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/13$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/135:45 pmPIT - OAK
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Tue 5/206:00 amOAK - PIT
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/13$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 4/35:30 amPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Wed 4/912:45 pmSFO - PIT
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/13$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 6/45:25 amPIT - SJC
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/117:09 pmSJC - PIT
2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/315:55 pmPIT - SJC
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/26:35 amSJC - PIT
2 stops14h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 7/25:10 amPIT - SJC
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 7/86:35 amSJC - PIT
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$345

Find flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 14, 2025.

Fly from

Pittsburgh

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PittsburghOakland

PIT - OAK

PITOAK

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/8

5:11 pm-10:37 am

2 stops20h 26m

Oakland

Wed 4/9

6:29 pm-5:45 am

1 stop8h 16m

$198

PittsburghSan Jose

PIT - SJC

PITSJC

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-10:12 am

3 stops31h 12m

San Jose

Wed 4/9

7:54 pm-5:45 am

1 stop6h 51m

$199

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Thu 3/27

11:09 am-7:29 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

9:40 pm-10:22 am

1 stop9h 42m

$324

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Fri 3/28

4:58 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

10:30 pm-10:48 am

1 stop9h 18m

$325

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Fri 5/2

3:52 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

5:00 am-6:57 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$329

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Thu 4/3

10:11 am-2:46 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

10:40 pm-11:40 am

1 stop10h 00m

$331

PittsburghSan Jose

PIT - SJC

PITSJC

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/14

5:45 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Jose

Tue 5/20

1:27 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$331

PittsburghOakland

PIT - OAK

PITOAK

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/13

5:45 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Oakland

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$331

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Thu 4/3

5:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

12:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops9h 20m

$336

PittsburghSan Jose

PIT - SJC

PITSJC

Pittsburgh

Wed 6/4

5:25 am-11:58 am

2 stops9h 33m

San Jose

Wed 6/11

7:09 pm-9:33 am

2 stops11h 24m

$341

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Travel insights for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated March 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,953 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    This flight path from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area was viewed by 18 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 San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    $123 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $126 and $161, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area consider Pittsburgh - San Francisco, Pittsburgh - Oakland or Pittsburgh - San Jose as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area are Air China (89%), Air New Zealand (70%) and United Airlines (57%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area is $179. On average you can expect to pay $2,377. The most popular route, (Pittsburgh - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $231.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$134Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$229Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$347Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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