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

As of March 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from California to Pittsburgh. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Pittsburgh?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Pittsburgh from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Pittsburgh. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Pittsburgh on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 40m on average. Another popular route from California to Pittsburgh is flying from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh, which will take roughly 4h 46m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

5 flights are operational daily from California to Pittsburgh as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 1:00PM, with 73% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

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 March 2026, there are 8 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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7:23 pm - 10:39 pm

SAN

PIT

24h 16m

1 stop

1:22 pm - 1:29 pm

PIT

SAN

27h 07m

1 stop

$215Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27

7:50 am - 7:15 pm

SAN

PIT

8h 25m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 11:20 pm

PIT

SAN

6h 50m

1 stop

$227Southwest

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9

8:00 am - 7:20 pm

LAS

PIT

8h 20m

1 stop

8:15 pm - 11:14 am

PIT

LAS

17h 59m

1 stop

$241Frontier

Fri, May 22 - Mon, Jun 1

12:33 pm - 8:34 pm

SAN

PIT

5h 01mnonstop

9:35 am - 11:48 am

PIT

SAN

5h 13mnonstop

$258Breeze Airways

Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18

10:12 pm - 7:20 pm

LAS

PIT

18h 08m

1 stop

8:15 pm - 11:14 am

PIT

LAS

17h 59m

1 stop

$261Frontier

Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17

12:33 pm - 8:34 pm

SAN

PIT

5h 01mnonstop

9:35 am - 11:48 am

PIT

SAN

5h 13mnonstop

$268Breeze Airways

Fri, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 29

9:00 am - 4:51 pm

LAX

PIT

4h 51mnonstop

6:00 pm - 8:26 pm

PIT

LAX

5h 26mnonstop

$271United Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6

6:00 am - 4:35 pm

LAX

PIT

7h 35m

1 stop

5:36 pm - 12:55 am

PIT

LAX

10h 19m

1 stop

$277Delta

Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25

2:09 pm - 11:59 pm

SMF

PIT

6h 50m

1 stop

6:11 pm - 10:37 pm

PIT

SMF

7h 26m

1 stop

$317United Airlines

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

10:00 pm - 9:02 am

ONT

PIT

8h 02m

1 stop

5:35 pm - 11:44 pm

PIT

ONT

9h 09m

1 stop

$317Delta

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

Breeze Airways flights from California to Pittsburgh

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Breeze Airways

May 15

SAN12:33 pmSan Diego

5h 01m

PIT8:34 pmPittsburgh

May 18

PIT9:35 amPittsburgh

5h 13m

SAN11:48 amSan Diego

$258

Breeze Airways

Sep 2

LAX1:27 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

16h 23m

2 stops

PIT8:50 amPittsburgh

Sep 8

PIT9:35 amPittsburgh

5h 19m

LAX11:54 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$262

Breeze Airways

Jun 19

SAN12:33 pmSan Diego

5h 01m

PIT8:34 pmPittsburgh

Jun 29

PIT9:35 amPittsburgh

5h 13m

SAN11:48 amSan Diego

$268

Alaska Airlines flights from California to Pittsburgh

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Alaska Airlines

Apr 15

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

25h 53m

1 stop

PIT6:28 pmPittsburgh

Apr 21

PIT7:24 pmPittsburgh

17h 03m

1 stop

SFO9:27 amSan Francisco

$344

Alaska Airlines

Apr 22

SMF7:51 pmSacramento Intl

19h 30m

1 stop

PIT6:21 pmPittsburgh

Apr 25

PIT7:17 pmPittsburgh

19h 41m

1 stop

SMF11:58 amSacramento Intl

$353

Alaska Airlines

Apr 2

LAS10:08 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11h 26m

2 stops

PIT12:34 amPittsburgh

Apr 5

PIT5:02 amPittsburgh

14h 05m

2 stops

LAS4:07 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$481

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SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Thu 4/23

7:23 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop24h 16m

Pittsburgh

Mon 4/27

1:22 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$215

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Wed 6/3

7:50 am-7:15 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Pittsburgh

Tue 6/9

7:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$227

Las VegasPittsburgh

LAS - PIT

LASPIT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/22

8:00 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Pittsburgh

Mon 6/1

8:15 pm-11:14 am

1 stop17h 59m

$241

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San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Fri 5/15

12:33 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/18

9:35 am-11:48 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$258

Las VegasPittsburgh

LAS - PIT

LASPIT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/14

10:12 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop18h 08m

Pittsburgh

Sun 5/17

8:15 pm-11:14 am

1 stop17h 59m

$261

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Fri 6/19

12:33 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Pittsburgh

Mon 6/29

9:35 am-11:48 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$268

Los AngelesPittsburgh

LAX - PIT

LAXPIT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

9:00 am-4:51 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/6

6:00 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$271

Los AngelesPittsburgh

LAX - PIT

LAXPIT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

6:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Pittsburgh

Sat 4/25

5:36 pm-12:55 am

1 stop10h 19m

$277

SacramentoPittsburgh

SMF - PIT

SMFPIT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

2:09 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Pittsburgh

Tue 6/9

6:11 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$317

OntarioPittsburgh

ONT - PIT

ONTPIT

Ontario

Tue 6/2

10:00 pm-9:02 am

1 stop8h 02m

Pittsburgh

Tue 6/9

5:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$317

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Pittsburgh?

In general, May 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 $295. The month of August is another great option to travel to Pittsburgh, with average flight prices from California averaging around $300.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $279. 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 $410. 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 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 $352 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 $278 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.

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Best Price Found	$139
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 $139. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Pittsburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $271.

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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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 March 2026, there are 8 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 737-800, representing 36.84% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 32.03%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 14.94%, and Airbus A220-300 at 7.72%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $70	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,019 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $70	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,538 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $105	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 273 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $128	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,319 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $168	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,324 reviews	Search Southwest flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $207	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,908 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $208	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,489 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $246	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,462 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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