$74+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh (SAN - 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PIT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Pittsburgh
Cheapest flights from San Diego to PittsburghExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Pittsburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Pittsburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/3110:48 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/52:12 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11![American Airlines logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/3111:12 amSAN - PIT
2 stops8h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:45 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11![United Airlines logo]()
$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/3011:00 amSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Mon 1/56:05 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11![Southwest logo]()
$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/309:14 pmSAN - PIT
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/51:54 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/3110:20 amSAN - PIT
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Mon 1/56:15 amPIT - SAN
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11![Southwest logo]()
$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:30 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/27:24 amPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10![American Airlines logo]()
$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/308:45 pmSAN - PIT
2 stops10h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/51:59 pmPIT - SAN
2 stops12h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11![United Airlines logo]()
$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/278:45 pmSAN - PIT
2 stops10h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:35 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10![United Airlines logo]()
$544
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:11 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:35 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9![United Airlines logo]()
$547
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/128:31 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop8h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/195:07 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$571
Find flight deals from San Diego to Pittsburgh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $149 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $74 (Priceline) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $405 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh that are best for you.
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Pittsburgh
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Thu 1/22
11:49 am-7:04 pm
1 stop28h 15m
Pittsburgh
Fri 1/30
7:59 pm-11:31 pm
1 stop30h 32m
$149
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Thu 1/22
9:45 pm-6:01 pm
1 stop17h 16m
Pittsburgh
Fri 1/30
8:30 am-11:31 pm
2 stops42h 01m
$222
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Sun 1/25
9:45 pm-6:01 pm
1 stop17h 16m
Pittsburgh
Sun 2/1
6:00 am-1:57 pm
2 stops34h 57m
$224
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Wed 1/7
1:00 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop6h 56m
Pittsburgh
Wed 1/14
10:49 am-3:36 pm
1 stop7h 47m
$251
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Wed 2/4
1:00 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop6h 56m
Pittsburgh
Wed 2/11
4:38 pm-9:56 pm
1 stop8h 18m
$251
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Sat 1/10
1:00 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop6h 56m
Pittsburgh
Sat 1/17
7:00 am-11:48 am
1 stop7h 48m
$251
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Thu 1/1
10:25 am-10:47 pm
1 stop9h 22m
Pittsburgh
Wed 1/7
4:15 pm-8:42 pm
1 stop7h 27m
$251
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Wed 1/7
12:40 pm-11:29 pm
1 stop7h 49m
Pittsburgh
Fri 1/9
4:00 pm-10:58 pm
1 stop9h 58m
$258
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Sun 5/10
10:30 pm-9:35 am
1 stop8h 05m
Pittsburgh
Thu 5/14
4:50 pm-11:19 pm
1 stop9h 29m
$277
San DiegoPittsburgh
SAN - PIT
SANPIT
San Diego
Thu 1/22
7:03 pm-6:46 pm
1 stop20h 43m
Pittsburgh
Mon 1/26
7:00 am-8:58 pm
1 stop16h 58m
$285
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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Pittsburgh in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Pittsburgh flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Pittsburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Pittsburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Pittsburgh
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pittsburgh from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.
Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh. 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 San Diego to Pittsburgh?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh (average of $129). Flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh in February is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 SAN to PIT?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 12, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Pittsburgh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Pittsburgh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Pittsburgh. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Pittsburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Pittsburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Chicago (MDW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $309.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Pittsburgh?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (MDW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 05m.
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 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from San Diego 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.
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 15
8.0
ExcellentLyle,Dec 2025
BDL - RSW
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 15
8.0
ExcellentLyle,Dec 2025
BDL - RSW
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 15
8.0
ExcellentLyle,Dec 2025
BDL - RSW
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 15
8.0
ExcellentLyle,Dec 2025
BDL - RSW
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 15
8.0
ExcellentLyle,Dec 2025
BDL - RSW
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 15
8.0
ExcellentLyle,Dec 2025
BDL - RSW
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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 12, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$123 | Average$272 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$133 | Average$247 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$230 | Average$348 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$252 | Average$396 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$260 | Average$330 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |