What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Pittsburgh?

Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Pittsburgh

How long does it take to fly to Pittsburgh?

Flight times from California to Pittsburgh vary, but if you’re flying out of San Diego and flying into Pittsburgh (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 4h 20m on average. Another popular route from California to Pittsburgh is flying from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh, which will take roughly 4h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

How many flights depart from California to Pittsburgh on average per week?

As of August 2026, there are 34 flights per week flying from California to Pittsburgh. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 29% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from California to Pittsburgh on average per day?

4 flights are operational daily from California to Pittsburgh as of August 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 8:00AM, with 69% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to Pittsburgh?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Pittsburgh from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Pittsburgh. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Pittsburgh on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Pittsburgh Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Pittsburgh Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Pittsburgh Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Pittsburgh Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Pittsburgh Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Pittsburgh Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Pittsburgh Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Pittsburgh Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Pittsburgh Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:33 pm - 8:34 pmSAN San Diego-PIT Pittsburgh

5h 01mnonstop

9:35 am - 11:48 amPIT Pittsburgh-SAN San Diego

5h 13mnonstop

$202Breeze Airways

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

12:33 pm - 8:34 pmSAN San Diego-PIT Pittsburgh

5h 01mnonstop

9:35 am - 11:48 amPIT Pittsburgh-SAN San Diego

5h 13mnonstop

$217Breeze Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

9:25 am - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-PIT Pittsburgh

8h 50m1 stop Tampa

7:50 pm - 11:15 pmPIT Pittsburgh-SAN San Diego

6h 25m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$229Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

10:40 pm - 10:05 amSAN San Diego-PIT Pittsburgh

8h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:50 pm - 11:15 pmPIT Pittsburgh-SAN San Diego

6h 25m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$229Southwest

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

1:08 pm - 10:56 pmSAN San Diego-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:02 pm - 7:18 pmPIT Pittsburgh-SAN San Diego

9h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$233American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28

11:15 am - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-PIT Pittsburgh

8h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:41 am - 5:29 pmPIT Pittsburgh-SAN San Diego

8h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$233American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

8:45 am - 8:41 pmSAN San Diego-PIT Pittsburgh

8h 56m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:57 pm - 8:37 pmPIT Pittsburgh-SAN San Diego

6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$238United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

6:20 am - 6:05 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-PIT Pittsburgh

8h 45m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:45 pm - 11:44 pmPIT Pittsburgh-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$247Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 25

6:00 am - 3:49 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:30 pm - 9:13 pmPIT Pittsburgh-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$247Delta

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1

6:30 am - 4:01 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 31m1 stop San Francisco

7:06 am - 1:07 pmPIT Pittsburgh-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 01m1 stop San Francisco

$249United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

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6:00 am - 4:43 pmOAK Oakland-PIT Pittsburgh

7h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:39 pm - 10:38 pmPIT Pittsburgh-OAK Oakland

7h 59m1 stop Salt Lake City

$327Delta

Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 31

11:20 pm - 6:15 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-PIT Pittsburgh

15h 55m1 stop Orlando

9:35 am - 11:54 amPIT Pittsburgh-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 19mnonstop

$334Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27

11:20 pm - 6:15 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-PIT Pittsburgh

15h 55m1 stop Orlando

7:10 pm - 6:12 pmPIT Pittsburgh-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 02m1 stop Orlando

$339Frontier

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

6:00 am - 4:43 pmOAK Oakland-PIT Pittsburgh

7h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:39 pm - 11:56 pmPIT Pittsburgh-OAK Oakland

9h 17m1 stop Salt Lake City

$352Delta

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

6:10 am - 6:40 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-PIT Pittsburgh

9h 30m2 stops Dallas Love Field Austin Bergstrom

6:50 am - 3:10 pmPIT Pittsburgh-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 20m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$358Southwest

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 17

1:07 pm - 8:34 pmSFO San Francisco-PIT Pittsburgh

28h 27m1 stop San Diego

4:46 pm - 11:33 amPIT Pittsburgh-SFO San Francisco

21h 47m1 stop Louisville Intl

$361Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

12:39 pm - 8:31 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 52mnonstop

9:35 am - 11:54 amPIT Pittsburgh-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 19mnonstop

$367Breeze Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27

12:39 pm - 8:31 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 52mnonstop

9:35 am - 11:54 amPIT Pittsburgh-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 19mnonstop

$367Breeze Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

9:41 pm - 6:15 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-PIT Pittsburgh

17h 34m1 stop Orlando

7:10 pm - 9:21 amPIT Pittsburgh-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17h 11m1 stop Orlando

$389Frontier

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

8:10 am - 8:50 pmOAK Oakland-PIT Pittsburgh

9h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:55 pm - 11:40 pmPIT Pittsburgh-OAK Oakland

12h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$408Southwest

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 30

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Breeze Airways flights from California to Pittsburgh

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Breeze Airways

Aug 28

SAN12:33 pmSan Diego

5h 01m

PIT8:34 pmPittsburgh

Sep 4

PIT9:35 amPittsburgh

5h 13m

SAN11:48 amSan Diego

$202

Breeze Airways

Sep 4

SAN12:33 pmSan Diego

5h 01m

PIT8:34 pmPittsburgh

Sep 7

PIT9:35 amPittsburgh

5h 13m

SAN11:48 amSan Diego

$217

Breeze Airways

Sep 4

SAN12:33 pmSan Diego

5h 01m

PIT8:34 pmPittsburgh

Sep 7

PIT9:35 amPittsburgh

5h 13m

SAN11:48 amSan Diego

$219

Frontier flights from California to Pittsburgh

Our best Frontier deals on California to Pittsburgh flight tickets

Frontier

Sep 15

LAS10:06 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12h 41m

1 stop

PIT1:47 pmPittsburgh

Sep 23

PIT2:42 pmPittsburgh

35h 03m

2 stops

LAS10:45 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$251

Frontier

Sep 17

LAS10:15 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12h 32m

1 stop

PIT1:47 pmPittsburgh

Sep 20

PIT2:32 pmPittsburgh

20h 35m

1 stop

LAS8:07 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$275

Frontier

Sep 14

LAS10:15 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12h 32m

1 stop

PIT1:47 pmPittsburgh

Sep 23

PIT2:42 pmPittsburgh

18h 59m

2 stops

LAS6:41 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$291

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Fri 8/28

12:33 pm-8:34 pm

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9:35 am-11:48 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$202

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12:33 pm-8:34 pm

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9:35 am-11:48 am

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$217

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Wed 10/14

9:25 am-9:15 pm

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Mon 10/19

7:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$229

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10:40 pm-10:05 am

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7:50 pm-11:15 pm

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$229

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1:08 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 48m

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1:02 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$233

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SAN San Diego - PIT Pittsburgh

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Wed 9/9

11:15 am-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Pittsburgh

Sat 9/12

11:41 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$233

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SAN San Diego - PIT Pittsburgh

SANPIT

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Wed 9/9

8:45 am-8:41 pm

2 stops8h 56m

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4:57 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$238

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LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - PIT Pittsburgh

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Wed 10/7

6:20 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Pittsburgh

Sun 10/25

6:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$247

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LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - PIT Pittsburgh

LASPIT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Pittsburgh

Tue 9/1

2:30 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$247

SacramentoPittsburgh

SMF Sacramento Intl - PIT Pittsburgh

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Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

6:30 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Pittsburgh

Wed 9/16

7:06 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$249

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Pittsburgh

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Pittsburgh?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from California to Pittsburgh. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $389. The month of January is another great option to travel to Pittsburgh, with average flight prices from California averaging around $406.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Pittsburgh is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $338. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from California to Pittsburgh on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $497. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest California to Pittsburgh flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Pittsburgh?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Pittsburgh from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Pittsburgh for around $395 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Pittsburgh from California for as low as $348 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Pittsburgh flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Pittsburgh flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Pittsburgh flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Pittsburgh flight.

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Best Price Found	$160
Fastest flight time	4h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Pittsburgh	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Pittsburgh from California in the past 72 hours is $160. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Pittsburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $326.

The fastest flight from California to Pittsburgh takes 4h 05m

Direct flights go from California to Pittsburgh every day.

There is 1 airport in Pittsburgh. From California there are direct flights to Pittsburgh (PIT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Pittsburgh

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Pittsburgh Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Pittsburgh Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Pittsburgh Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Pittsburgh Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Pittsburgh Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Pittsburgh Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Pittsburgh Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Pittsburgh Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Pittsburgh Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Pittsburgh?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Pittsburgh is Boeing 737 MAX 8, representing 32.55% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 at 25.32%, Airbus A220-300 at 12.66%, and Boeing 737 at 7.73%.

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Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $144	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 309 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,508 reviews	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,038 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $230	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,941 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $246	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,110 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $261	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,219 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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