Pittsburgh

$103+ 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PIT
Jul 11 — Jul 181
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Pittsburgh are usually found in August or September, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 June 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/610:15 am
SAN
-
PIT
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 10/131:00 pm
PIT
-
SAN
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/2912:20 pm
SAN
-
PIT
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Tue 10/1310:40 am
PIT
-
SAN
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/1110:20 pm
SAN
-
PIT
1 stop8h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 8/176:00 am
PIT
-
SAN
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$249
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/118:40 pm
SAN
-
PIT
1 stop12h 23m
JetBlue
Wed 8/1912:58 pm
PIT
-
SAN
1 stop9h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/8$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 8/1210:40 pm
SAN
-
PIT
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Sat 8/223:30 pm
PIT
-
SAN
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$255
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1111:51 am
SAN
-
PIT
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/179:35 am
PIT
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$256
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/108:40 pm
SAN
-
PIT
1 stop12h 23m
JetBlue
Wed 8/1912:58 pm
PIT
-
SAN
1 stop9h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/8$259
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/168:40 pm
SAN
-
PIT
1 stop9h 25m
JetBlue
Mon 8/2412:58 pm
PIT
-
SAN
1 stop9h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/8$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/2412:33 pm
SAN
-
PIT
Nonstop5h 01m
Breeze Airways
Fri 7/319:35 am
PIT
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 13m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/7$268
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/92:50 pm
SAN
-
PIT
1 stop11h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 9/177:02 am
PIT
-
SAN
1 stop9h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$271

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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(Southwest)

One-way from

$103
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$223 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Pittsburgh flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Pittsburgh flights.
From San Diego to Pittsburgh
One-way flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 9/29

8:30 am-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Pittsburgh

Tue 10/13

6:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$227

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Wed 8/12

10:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Pittsburgh

Sat 8/22

3:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$255

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Fri 8/7

9:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop9h 31m

Pittsburgh

Sat 8/15

1:57 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$296
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Mon 7/6

12:33 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Pittsburgh

Fri 7/10

9:35 am-11:48 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$308

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Mon 8/24

8:40 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop12h 23m

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/27

9:55 am-7:28 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$315

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Tue 8/25

10:20 am-10:28 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Pittsburgh

Wed 8/26

12:58 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$334

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Thu 10/1

1:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Pittsburgh

Sun 10/4

4:05 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$334

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Thu 7/30

10:15 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 32m

Pittsburgh

Sun 8/2

5:45 am-9:26 am

1 stop6h 41m

$345

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Thu 10/1

8:40 am-8:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Pittsburgh

Sat 10/10

6:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$345

San DiegoPittsburgh

SAN - PIT

SANPIT

San Diego

Fri 7/31

9:55 pm-8:50 am

1 stop7h 55m

Pittsburgh

Mon 8/3

6:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$345

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/8

Showing 1-10 of 21 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pittsburgh from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

Booking 37 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 $291). Flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 June 11, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Pittsburgh?

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 June 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta 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

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Pittsburgh?

    Pittsburgh is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Pittsburgh from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Pittsburgh (PIT) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Pittsburgh from 5 different airlines. 4h 25m is how long a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    For as low as $227, Southwest can have you in Pittsburgh from San Diego in 9h 05m. 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 $153. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $219, and United Airlines, from $246. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Pittsburgh for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $115 and $121, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $246 for a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $114 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Pittsburgh) is currently priced at $227.

  • 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 $291). Flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Pittsburgh?

Book flights to Pittsburgh if you plan to visit one of these locations
Mars
Chester
Washington
Steubenville
Monroeville
Wexford
Belle Vernon

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Diego to Pittsburgh

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh

Discover the top 5 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 June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$153Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.