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$79+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PIT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from San Diego to Pittsburgh are usually found in August or May, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$79
(Vakatrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$402
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Pittsburgh flight deals.
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From San Diego to Pittsburgh
One-way flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Pittsburgh

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 January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/66:15 amSAN - PIT
2 stops10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/1210:00 amPIT - SAN
2 stops26h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$199
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/188:27 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop10h 58mJetBlue
Tue 4/112:40 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$261
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 5/912:27 pmSAN - PIT
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:29 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop14h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/206:20 amSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Mon 3/315:59 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/21$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/158:49 pmSAN - PIT
2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/212:06 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/209:00 amSAN - PIT
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Sun 2/236:00 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$373
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 6/2012:27 pmSAN - PIT
Nonstop5h 00mBreeze Airways
Mon 6/239:30 amPIT - SAN
Nonstop5h 12mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/21$384
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 1/236:25 amSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Sun 1/264:41 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 10/311:00 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/65:34 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$459
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/39:40 amSAN - PIT
2 stops11h 51mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/65:17 amPIT - SAN
2 stops16h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$470

Find flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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SAN - PIT

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San Diego

Thu 2/6

6:15 am-8:12 pm

2 stops10h 57m

Pittsburgh

Wed 2/12

10:00 am-9:01 am

2 stops26h 01m

$199

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 3/18

8:27 pm-10:25 am

1 stop10h 58m

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/1

12:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$261

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Fri 5/9

12:27 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Pittsburgh

Sun 5/11

7:29 pm-7:28 am

1 stop14h 59m

$269

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Thu 3/20

6:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Pittsburgh

Fri 3/28

5:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$277

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Sat 2/15

8:49 pm-9:45 am

2 stops9h 56m

Pittsburgh

Fri 2/21

2:06 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$282

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Thu 2/20

9:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Pittsburgh

Sun 2/23

6:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$373

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Fri 6/20

12:27 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Pittsburgh

Mon 6/23

9:30 am-11:42 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$384

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 2/25

5:27 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops21h 57m

Pittsburgh

Fri 2/28

7:20 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$488

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Wed 4/2

6:25 am-11:19 am

1 stop25h 54m

$79

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 3/18

8:27 pm-10:25 am

1 stop10h 58m

$131

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Diego-Pittsburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 86 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 January 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Pittsburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, 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 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Pittsburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.

Rainfall in Pittsburgh by month

Plan your trip to Pittsburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Pittsburgh ranges from 2.3 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Pittsburgh when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Pittsburgh by month

Plan your trip to Pittsburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Pittsburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Diego to Pittsburgh. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
143 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall