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$48+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia (PIT - PHL)

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PIT — PHL
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia are usually found in September or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$98
(Priceline)

One-way from

$48
(Gotogate)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$138

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 47% potential increase in price ($223 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/33:14 pmPIT - PHL
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Thu 8/71:08 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$98
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/258:21 pmPIT - PHL
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/281:42 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$139
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 8/124:20 pmPIT - PHL
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/197:10 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$140
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/256:25 amPIT - PHL
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Thu 8/285:30 amPHL - PIT
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 7/291:00 pmPIT - PHL
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Sat 8/26:00 amPHL - PIT
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/28$177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/258:21 pmPIT - PHL
1 stop11h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/89:55 pmPHL - PIT
1 stop11h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$190

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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PIT - PHL

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Pittsburgh

Sun 8/3

3:14 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

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Thu 8/7

1:08 pm-2:29 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$98

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Fri 7/25

8:21 pm-8:04 am

1 stop11h 43m

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Mon 7/28

1:42 pm-3:03 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$139

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PIT - PHL

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Pittsburgh

Tue 8/12

4:20 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/19

7:10 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$140

PittsburghPhiladelphia

PIT - PHL

PITPHL

Pittsburgh

Mon 8/25

6:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 10m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/28

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$176

PittsburghPhiladelphia

PIT - PHL

PITPHL

Pittsburgh

Tue 7/29

1:00 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/2

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

$177

PittsburghPhiladelphia

PIT - PHL

PITPHL

Pittsburgh

Fri 7/25

8:21 pm-8:04 am

1 stop11h 43m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/8

9:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop11h 35m

$190

PittsburghPhiladelphia

PIT - PHL

PITPHL

Pittsburgh

Sun 8/10

3:14 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$48

PittsburghPhiladelphia

PIT - PHL

PITPHL

Pittsburgh

Tue 7/29

6:20 am-4:16 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$87

PittsburghPhiladelphia

PIT - PHL

PITPHL

Pittsburgh

Thu 7/17

8:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops14h 26m

$106

PittsburghPhiladelphia

PIT - PHL

PITPHL

Pittsburgh

Tue 7/29

10:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$114

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The best insider tips for Pittsburgh to Philadelphia flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Pittsburgh to Philadelphia trip
Airports
PIT

Arrive early at PIT due to ongoing construction and potential security delays, especially for morning flights.

Read more about PITby John Walton
PHL

Use SEPTA for a quick trip to Center City from PHL; stations are near arrival gates.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on PIT

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 68% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

The most flights from PIT to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and JetBlue from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, you need to book a flight from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Philadelphia (PHL). Nonstop flights to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh take 1h 11m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 13 outbound flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Pittsburgh to Philadelphia flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia round-trip from $98. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $140, and Southwest, from $176. Users have found that Frontier is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $48. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: PSA Airlines (75%), Piedmont Airlines (73%), American Airlines( 69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia? While on average our users pay $882, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $69. The most popular route (Pittsburgh - Philadelphia), is priced around $139.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 3 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$190Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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