$144 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Pittsburgh (PIT)

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Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (SFO-PIT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $144 for one-way flights and $231 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$231 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $231 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$245 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$245
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $245 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$251 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$251
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Fri, Nov 14, priced at $251 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$265 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$265
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $265 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 24
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$277 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $277 found 6 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 8
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$281 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $281 found 1 day ago
United
Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 15
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$284 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$284
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $284 found 8 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$287 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $287 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 14
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$289 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Sun, Dec 14, priced at $289 found 6 days ago
Delta
Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Dec 7
SFO
San Francisco
PIT
Pittsburgh
$292 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $292 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Pittsburgh (PIT)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $158 - $447 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Pittsburgh

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Pittsburgh Intl. PIT. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 23 minutes. Flights from $319
PIT
Pittsburgh Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center23 min
Flights from $319
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Pittsburgh (PIT)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Pittsburgh Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$231
Distance
2247 mi
Average flight time
7 hours 54 mins

San Francisco to Pittsburgh Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $144 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Pittsburgh flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Pittsburgh airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $144 or cheap return flight from $231 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
Flying in November may help you find better deals, as it's the cheapest month for flights between SFO and PIT. You'll usually find the lowest fares during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
When flying out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), you can get on a nonstop flight to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) with United Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
Use the filters on Expedia to compare different airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll fly you from SFO to PIT. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to pick up the best deal available.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
On average, San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) only has 1 nonstop flight to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) daily. For additional options, try Expedia's easy-to-use filters. Enter your dates of travel, then select "1 Stop" or "2+ Stops" to discover flights with layovers.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
Flights between SFO and PIT are busiest at 8 AM. If you're after a quieter trip and possibly cheaper fares, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to PIT?
Saturday has the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT). Consider traveling on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a departure that fits your plans.
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)'s first flight to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) departs at approximately 8:50AM UTC-8. With a travel duration of 4h 54m, you'll land at around 4:44PM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
Flights from SFO to PIT have an average travel time of 4 hours and 54 minutes. The total distance between the two airports is 2,300 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to PIT?
United Airlines has the best track record for on-time direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT), with an on-time score of 87%. Use the Expedia App to see your flight schedule before you go and get real-time alerts about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
Select a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Pittsburgh from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) is the only airport in Pittsburgh with direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Compare your options and discover affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SFO to PIT shortly before your getaway is generally more expensive. But if you're flexible with your departure dates and times, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to PIT flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a SFO to PIT flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one convenient place will take the stress out of travel planning. Simply pick your flights and select from our wide range of hotels, then personalize your trip with other add-ons like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
If you booked your SFO to PIT flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

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