HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Pittsburgh

$43+ Cheap flights from Houston to Pittsburgh (PIT)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — PIT
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Houston to Pittsburgh with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Pittsburgh are usually found in February or August, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Pittsburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Pittsburgh (PIT). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$43
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$356
From Houston to Pittsburgh
Search Deals
One-way flight from Houston to Pittsburgh
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Houston to Pittsburgh

Cheapest flights from Houston to Pittsburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Pittsburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 11/89:07 amHOU - PIT
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:35 amPIT - HOU
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 12/304:30 pmIAH - PIT
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:54 pmPIT - IAH
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$159
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2912:47 pmIAH - PIT
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/37:10 amPIT - IAH
1 stop5h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$163
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:30 amIAH - PIT
1 stop10h 39mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/185:25 pmPIT - IAH
1 stop13h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/810:13 amIAH - PIT
1 stop11h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/118:26 pmPIT - IAH
2 stops22h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$166
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/912:42 pmIAH - PIT
1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/136:51 pmPIT - IAH
1 stop6h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/411:58 amIAH - PIT
Nonstop2h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/56:15 amPIT - IAH
Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/912:42 pmIAH - PIT
1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/156:45 amPIT - IAH
1 stop18h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$174
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:30 amIAH - PIT
1 stop10h 39mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/197:10 amPIT - IAH
1 stop5h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:47 pmIAH - PIT
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/62:17 pmPIT - IAH
2 stops10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 11/812:45 pmHOU - PIT
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Tue 11/113:35 pmPIT - HOU
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/3010:07 amIAH - PIT
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/34:04 pmPIT - IAH
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$185

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Pittsburgh 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Houston

Fly to

Pittsburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonPittsburgh

IAH - PIT

IAHPIT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/9

7:49 am-3:56 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/15

8:13 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$185

HoustonPittsburgh

HOU - PIT

HOUPIT

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/15

12:45 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Pittsburgh

Tue 11/18

7:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$188

HoustonPittsburgh

IAH - PIT

IAHPIT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/3

11:58 am-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Pittsburgh

Sun 10/5

6:15 am-8:18 am

Nonstop3h 03m

$188

HoustonPittsburgh

IAH - PIT

IAHPIT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-5:46 pm

1 stop10h 46m

Pittsburgh

Wed 10/15

5:05 pm-12:28 am

2 stops8h 23m

$195

HoustonPittsburgh

IAH - PIT

IAHPIT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

6:30 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Pittsburgh

Wed 3/4

6:10 am-8:32 am

Nonstop3h 22m

$213

HoustonPittsburgh

IAH - PIT

IAHPIT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/28

7:45 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Pittsburgh

Tue 3/3

6:10 am-8:32 am

Nonstop3h 22m

$213

HoustonPittsburgh

IAH - PIT

IAHPIT

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/3

8:00 pm-9:29 am

2 stops36h 29m

Pittsburgh

Sun 10/5

6:51 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 37m

$218

HoustonPittsburgh

HOU - PIT

HOUPIT

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/3

6:37 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 31m

Pittsburgh

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-9:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

$237

HoustonPittsburgh

HOU - PIT

HOUPIT

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/28

1:00 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Pittsburgh

Tue 3/3

11:45 am-4:32 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$237

HoustonPittsburgh

HOU - PIT

HOUPIT

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/23

6:44 pm-12:32 am

1 stop4h 48m

Pittsburgh

Fri 10/24

6:36 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$237

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/10

Showing 1-10 of 41 results
1
2
3
...
5

The best insider tips for Houston to Pittsburgh flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Pittsburgh trip
Airports
IAH

For quick security checks, check the IAH Depart tab for current wait times at all terminals.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
PIT

The 28X Airport Flyer bus is the most budget-friendly option to reach downtown Pittsburgh from PIT.

Read more about PITby John Walton
Our travel experts
Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

Read more
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.

Read more

Best time to book a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pittsburgh from Houston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Pittsburgh. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Pittsburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from Houston to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 HOU to PIT?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Pittsburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to Pittsburgh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Pittsburgh. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Pittsburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston to Pittsburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Pittsburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Pittsburgh from Houston?

    For a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh, you will be flying into Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh (PIT) is just 13.5 mi from the center of the city. Pittsburgh is the only Pittsburgh airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Houston per day. 5 airlines have flights to Pittsburgh from Houston on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Pittsburgh?

    For as low as $188, American Airlines can have you in Pittsburgh from Houston in 2h 40m. Houston and Pittsburgh are separated by a distance of 1130 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $75, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Houston to Pittsburgh and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $144 and $158, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 80% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $43. Southwest flights start at $111 while deals on Delta start at $119 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Pittsburgh?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh is generally $391, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $275. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Pittsburgh), you can expect to pay $95 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from Houston to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Pittsburgh?

Book flights to Pittsburgh if you plan to visit one of these locations
Mars
Steubenville
Monroeville
Washington
Wexford
Belle Vernon

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Houston to Pittsburgh

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Dallas/Fort Worth to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to LaGuardia flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Newark flights
Hobby to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Hobby to Newark flights
Hobby to LaGuardia flights
George Bush Intcntl to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Dulles Intl flights
George Bush Intcntl to Newark flights
Austin to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Reagan-National flights
Austin to Newark flights
George Bush Intcntl to LaGuardia flights
Austin to LaGuardia flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Philadelphia flights
Love Field to LaGuardia flights
Hobby to Dulles Intl flights
Hobby to Reagan-National flights
George Bush Intcntl to Dulles Intl flights
Hobby to Philadelphia flights
Austin to Dulles Intl flights
San Antonio to Newark flights
George Bush Intcntl to Reagan-National flights
George Bush Intcntl to Philadelphia flights
Austin to Reagan-National flights
Austin to Philadelphia flights
San Antonio to John F Kennedy Intl flights
San Antonio to LaGuardia flights
Love Field to Reagan-National flights
San Antonio to Dulles Intl flights
Hobby to Pittsburgh flights
Love Field to Dulles Intl flights
Love Field to Philadelphia flights
George Bush Intcntl to Pittsburgh flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Pittsburgh flights
San Antonio to Reagan-National flights
Love Field to Newark flights
Love Field to Pittsburgh flights
Austin to Pittsburgh flights
Love Field to John F Kennedy Intl flights
El Paso to John F Kennedy Intl flights
El Paso to LaGuardia flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Harrisburg flights
El Paso to Newark flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Allentown flights
San Antonio to Philadelphia flights
McAllen to John F Kennedy Intl flights
McAllen to LaGuardia flights
McAllen to Newark flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to State College flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Houston to Pittsburgh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Pittsburgh. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.