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$82+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh to Boston (PIT - BOS)

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — BOS
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pittsburgh to Boston Logan Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Boston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Boston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:53 amPIT - BOS
1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/611:55 amBOS - PIT
1 stop10h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/20$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/317:55 pmPIT - BOS
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/77:07 pmBOS - PIT
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/317:55 pmPIT - BOS
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/62:20 pmBOS - PIT
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$232
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amPIT - BOS
1 stop4h 58mJetBlue
Wed 1/712:45 pmBOS - PIT
Nonstop1h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 12/22$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:53 amPIT - BOS
1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/155:27 pmBOS - PIT
1 stop16h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/20$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/247:00 amPIT - BOS
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Thu 1/158:40 pmBOS - PIT
Nonstop2h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/20$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/237:00 amPIT - BOS
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Tue 1/68:45 amBOS - PIT
Nonstop2h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/20$267
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amPIT - BOS
1 stop4h 58mJetBlue
Tue 1/612:45 pmBOS - PIT
Nonstop1h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 12/22$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/297:55 pmPIT - BOS
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/71:31 pmBOS - PIT
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:55 pmPIT - BOS
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:01 amBOS - PIT
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/317:00 amPIT - BOS
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Wed 1/78:45 amBOS - PIT
Nonstop2h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/22$282

Find flight deals from Pittsburgh to Boston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Boston (BOS). 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Priceline)

One-way from

$82
(Super.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$242

Good round-trip deal

$213 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh to Boston 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to Boston that are best for you.

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Pittsburgh

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Boston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Sat 1/17

9:00 am-10:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 1/21

12:45 pm-2:41 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$147

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Sat 1/17

9:00 am-10:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 1/18

6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$148

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Thu 2/12

7:25 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/16

8:52 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$153

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Sat 1/17

7:05 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 1/19

8:45 am-10:47 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$157

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Sat 1/24

9:00 am-10:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 2/14

8:52 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$162

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Fri 1/30

6:04 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/2

8:40 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$167

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Sun 1/25

7:20 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 1/29

8:45 am-10:47 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$167

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/15

11:27 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 1/19

8:45 am-10:47 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$167

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Fri 1/23

11:27 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 1/26

3:10 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$167

PittsburghBoston

PIT - BOS

PITBOS

Pittsburgh

Wed 1/14

6:25 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 1/16

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$177

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Deals found on 12/22

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Compare providers for flights from Pittsburgh to Boston

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 Pittsburgh to Boston in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Pittsburgh-Boston flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Pittsburgh-Boston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pittsburgh-Boston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-Boston flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Pittsburgh-Boston 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 Pittsburgh to Boston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Boston from Pittsburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Pittsburgh to Boston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Pittsburgh to Boston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Boston. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Pittsburgh to Boston is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pittsburgh to Boston?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Boston (average of $65). Flying from Pittsburgh to Boston in October is currently the most expensive (average of $114). 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 BOS?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh to Boston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

When flying from Pittsburgh to Boston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 67% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pittsburgh to Boston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to Boston. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pittsburgh to Boston flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Boston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Boston. 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 Boston. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Pittsburgh to Boston. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pittsburgh to Boston. 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 Pittsburgh to Boston?

    To fly from Pittsburgh to Boston, you need to book a flight from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Logan Intl (BOS). Nonstop flights to Boston Logan Intl from Pittsburgh take 1h 36m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 18 outbound flights from Pittsburgh to Logan Intl offered by 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Pittsburgh to Boston flight route?

    This flight path from Pittsburgh to Boston Logan Intl was viewed by 34 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to Boston?

    Departing from Pittsburgh to Boston will take you 1h 36m. The distance between Pittsburgh and Boston is about 495 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $80, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Pittsburgh to Boston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $91 and $104, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Pittsburgh to Boston one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $39. JetBlue flights start at $83 while deals on Delta start at $84 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pittsburgh to Boston?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Pittsburgh to Boston on time: Etihad Airways (95%), Qatar Airways (87%), Scandinavian Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Boston?

    While on average a flight from Pittsburgh to Boston is generally $573, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Pittsburgh - Boston Logan Intl), you can expect to pay $123 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Pittsburgh to Boston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Pittsburgh to Boston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Pittsburgh to Boston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Pittsburgh to Boston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pittsburgh to Boston 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 Boston?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Boston (average of $65). Flying from Pittsburgh to Boston in October is currently the most expensive (average of $114). 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 6 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Boston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh to Boston. 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$133Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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