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$70+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh (PHL - 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — PIT
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/148:52 pm
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop12h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/1510:45 am
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop12h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$157
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/65:45 am
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop16h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/86:42 pm
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop15h 07m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/296:12 pm
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop23h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/46:42 pm
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/295:45 am
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop18h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/46:42 pm
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop22h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/94:07 pm
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop27h 13m
Frontier
Sat 5/168:15 pm
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop12h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 4/256:12 pm
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop5h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/296:35 am
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop17h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$182
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/286:12 pm
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop5h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/296:35 am
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop17h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/14:15 pm
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop7h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/86:25 am
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$188
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/146:08 pm
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop15h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/166:15 pm
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop15h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/235:32 pm
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop23h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/46:42 pm
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/78:00 am
PHL
-
PIT
1 stop14h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/106:25 am
PIT
-
PHL
1 stop18h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$193

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$70
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$434 or less

Good one-way deal

$391 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 37% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Thu 5/14

11:36 am-10:27 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Pittsburgh

Sat 5/16

9:13 pm-9:49 am

1 stop12h 36m

$241

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

Pittsburgh

Thu 4/9

12:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$320

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Tue 4/7

1:58 pm-9:38 am

1 stop19h 40m

Pittsburgh

Sat 4/11

9:41 am-9:14 am

2 stops23h 33m

$394

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/31

10:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Pittsburgh

Sat 4/4

10:50 am-5:32 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$455

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Thu 6/11

6:05 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Pittsburgh

Sun 6/14

11:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$456

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Fri 6/5

6:05 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Pittsburgh

Sun 6/7

6:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$467

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/31

6:30 pm-11:23 am

1 stop16h 53m

Pittsburgh

Thu 4/2

8:50 pm-7:40 am

1 stop10h 50m

$485

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Fri 3/27

7:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Pittsburgh

Sat 3/28

1:59 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$491

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Sun 3/22

6:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 40m

Pittsburgh

Sat 3/28

6:30 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

$511

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Thu 4/2

5:00 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Pittsburgh

Mon 4/6

7:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 39m

$527

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Philadelphia-Pittsburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Pittsburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Pittsburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Philadelphia-Pittsburgh 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is 41 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh (average of $31). Flying from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh in February is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 PHL to PIT?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 March 18, 2026.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh flights

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

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

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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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 March 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines,Southern / Mokulele, andFrontier from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,469 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,469 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,469 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
Southern / Mokulele
6.5
Okay
27 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,469 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,024 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,469 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh if you want to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Pittsburgh (PIT) on a regular basis. There are 13 flights to Pittsburgh from the Philadelphia airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PHL to PIT to be around 1h 22m.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Pittsburgh flight route?

    The Philadelphia to Pittsburgh flight path was viewed by 8 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    Departing from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh will take you 5h 25m. There are 267 mi between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $74, Frontier will fly you from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southern / Mokulele and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $138 and $163, respectively. Frontier is 70% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $37. Users have also found prices from $69 and $85 on Southern / Mokulele and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (79%), Alaska Airlines (74%), British Airways( 71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is generally $453, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $381. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Pittsburgh), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh (average of $31). Flying from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh in February is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$74Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$138Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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