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$76+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh (SAN - PIT)

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SAN — PIT
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$76
(Southwest)

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Average price

$373

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$230 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 September 11, 2025.

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.
Wed 10/112:15 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/284:30 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$157
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.
Tue 10/212:40 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Sat 10/253:50 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$161
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 12/910:30 amSAN - PIT
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Tue 12/165:30 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/8$162
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Tue 9/236:15 amSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/305:25 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$167
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:15 amSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/275:25 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$198
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:15 amSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/65:17 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop31h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 9/261:35 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop23h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/305:25 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$204
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:43 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop24h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/85:17 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$205
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:40 amSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Tue 11/111:55 pmPIT - SAN
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$216

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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 September 11, 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 DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 10/21

2:40 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 20m

Pittsburgh

Sat 10/25

3:50 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$161

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 12/9

10:30 am-9:35 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Pittsburgh

Tue 12/16

5:30 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 40m

$162

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Wed 10/1

12:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Pittsburgh

Tue 10/28

9:45 am-6:10 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$168

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Sat 11/8

6:40 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Pittsburgh

Tue 11/11

1:55 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$216

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Fri 10/3

6:48 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Pittsburgh

Thu 10/9

4:55 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$244

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Sun 10/26

10:20 am-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Pittsburgh

Tue 11/4

6:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$250

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 10/14

6:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Pittsburgh

Sun 10/19

5:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

$255

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 10/14

3:35 pm-1:00 am

1 stop6h 25m

Pittsburgh

Sat 10/18

1:30 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$256

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Fri 12/5

6:40 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Pittsburgh

Sun 12/7

12:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$260

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Thu 1/29

4:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Pittsburgh

Sun 2/1

7:10 pm-9:52 am

1 stop17h 42m

$272

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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 August 29, 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 $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 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 September 11, 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 September 7, 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.

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, Breeze Airways, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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

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  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh?

    For as low as $244, Southwest can have you in Pittsburgh from San Diego in 7h 04m. There are 2100 mi between San Diego and Pittsburgh. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $123. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Breeze Airways, from $133, and Frontier, from $168. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Pittsburgh for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $230 for a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $139 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Pittsburgh) is currently priced at $157.

  • 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 $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.

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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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$168Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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