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$64+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PIT
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Pittsburgh are usually found in May or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$147
(Expedia)

One-way from

$64
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$328

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$127 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh
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 July 29, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/141:17 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop14h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/169:25 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$147
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2512:27 pmSAN - PIT
Nonstop5h 00mBreeze Airways
Mon 9/19:30 amPIT - SAN
Nonstop5h 12mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/26$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1112:27 pmSAN - PIT
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/198:12 amPIT - SAN
1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/1912:52 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/910:59 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/26$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/266:20 amSAN - PIT
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/25:06 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$231

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Thu 8/14

1:17 pm-7:07 am

1 stop14h 50m

Pittsburgh

Sat 8/16

9:25 pm-7:21 am

1 stop12h 56m

$147

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Mon 8/25

12:27 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Pittsburgh

Mon 9/1

9:30 am-11:42 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$178

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Mon 8/11

12:27 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Pittsburgh

Tue 8/19

8:12 am-5:56 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$217

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 8/19

12:52 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Pittsburgh

Tue 9/9

10:59 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$226

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 8/26

6:20 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Pittsburgh

Tue 9/2

5:06 am-9:47 am

1 stop7h 41m

$231

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 8/19

12:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Pittsburgh

Tue 9/9

12:50 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$246

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Wed 10/22

6:15 am-4:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$64

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SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Fri 8/29

11:27 am-7:27 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$109

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 9/30

7:15 am-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$115

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Wed 8/27

6:20 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$116

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh

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 July 25, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Pittsburgh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 July 27, 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 67% 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.

Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $367.

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: 3h 40m.

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 Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 13m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
190 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this San Diego to Pittsburgh flight route?

    This flight path from San Diego to Pittsburgh was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh round-trip from $147. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Breeze Airways, from $178, and United Airlines, from $226. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Pittsburgh for 61% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $64 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $109 and $115, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Pittsburgh?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Diego to Pittsburgh on time: Southwest (83%), Breeze Airways (78%), United Airlines (0%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay $220 for a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Pittsburgh) is currently priced at $128.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Pittsburgh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh

Discover the top 7 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$150Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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