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$39+ 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — PIT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:54 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Fri 1/23:09 pmPIT - PHL
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:54 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Mon 12/293:09 pmPIT - PHL
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:30 amPHL - PIT
1 stop17h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/53:09 pmPIT - PHL
Nonstop1h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:54 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3110:53 amPIT - PHL
1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2012:54 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Sat 1/33:09 pmPIT - PHL
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$196
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:54 pmPHL - PIT
1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/3110:53 amPIT - PHL
1 stop12h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:54 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Mon 12/295:54 pmPIT - PHL
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:54 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amPIT - PHL
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$244
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/2110:00 pmPHL - PIT
1 stop19h 09mFrontier
Sat 12/273:09 pmPIT - PHL
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$246
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2012:54 pmPHL - PIT
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Mon 12/225:07 pmPIT - PHL
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$261

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$103
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$39
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$200 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Wed 1/14

1:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Pittsburgh

Wed 1/21

5:50 pm-8:47 am

1 stop14h 57m

$115

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Wed 1/28

1:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Pittsburgh

Fri 1/30

5:50 pm-8:47 am

1 stop14h 57m

$115

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Tue 1/6

4:25 pm-9:58 am

1 stop17h 33m

Pittsburgh

Sun 1/11

5:50 pm-8:47 am

1 stop14h 57m

$141

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

12:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 21m

Pittsburgh

Mon 1/12

10:45 am-12:31 am

2 stops13h 46m

$142

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Fri 1/2

12:54 pm-2:11 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Pittsburgh

Mon 1/5

6:02 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$161

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Tue 1/6

8:54 pm-9:58 am

1 stop13h 04m

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/8

10:45 am-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$186

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Thu 1/15

11:47 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 57m

Pittsburgh

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$188

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Mon 12/29

12:54 pm-2:11 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

10:53 am-11:17 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$195

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Mon 12/29

8:54 pm-9:58 am

1 stop13h 04m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

10:53 am-11:17 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$230

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

PHL - PIT

PHLPIT

Philadelphia

Tue 2/17

3:02 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Pittsburgh

Thu 2/19

7:25 am-2:07 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$232

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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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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 December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is 53 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $65). 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 December 18, 2025.

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 68% 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 December 13, 2025.

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

For a quick check-in, verify your airline’s terminal before arriving at PHL. Terminals are spread out, and only some are linked by indoor walkways.

Read more about PHLBy Mark Chesnut
PIT

Use the 28X Airport Flyer bus for budget-friendly travel from PIT to downtown Pittsburgh. It runs twice an hour and takes about 45 minutes.

Read more about PITBy John Walton
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

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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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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Southern / Mokulele, and Frontier 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
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
Southern / Mokulele
6.8
Okay
30 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

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 8 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 17m.

  • 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 1h 17m. 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 $68, 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 $128 and $164, respectively. Frontier is 73% 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 $34. Users have also found prices from $69 and $88 on Southern / Mokulele and Southwest, 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: Republic Airways (85%), Alaska Airlines (85%), Frontier( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is generally $182, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $48. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Pittsburgh), you can expect to pay $103 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $65). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$68Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$128Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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