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$99+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (SFO - 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PIT
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/121:20 pm
SFO
-
PIT
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 3/205:43 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop9h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sun 2/228:48 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop27h 31m
Frontier
Fri 2/274:14 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop18h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/108:42 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop30h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/127:31 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop29h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/268:10 pm
SFO
-
PIT
2 stops10h 38m
Delta
Mon 3/24:54 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop9h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/1410:07 am
SFO
-
PIT
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 4/196:25 am
PIT
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$296
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/126:30 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/196:00 am
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop10h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 4/911:20 pm
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 4/145:55 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 3/46:30 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop9h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/117:31 pm
PIT
-
SFO
2 stops16h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 5/115:15 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Thu 5/148:00 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 2/2710:40 pm
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 3/26:30 am
PIT
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/1410:07 am
SFO
-
PIT
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 4/206:25 am
PIT
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$306
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 6/248:00 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop18h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/306:48 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop17h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$307

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$459

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Pittsburgh flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Pittsburgh flights.
From San Francisco to Pittsburgh
One-way flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

9:13 pm-5:17 am

Nonstop5h 04m

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$289

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

10:07 am-6:13 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/14

2:09 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$289

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

10:07 am-6:13 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/21

2:09 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$289

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

11:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop7h 00m

Pittsburgh

Thu 3/5

7:57 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 31m

$299

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

9:30 pm-9:26 am

1 stop8h 56m

Pittsburgh

Fri 3/20

7:57 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 31m

$299

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

10:40 pm-9:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

Pittsburgh

Mon 3/2

6:30 am-9:27 am

Nonstop5h 57m

$305

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

6:05 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Pittsburgh

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-1:48 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$306

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

1:20 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Pittsburgh

Fri 3/20

8:00 am-10:57 am

Nonstop5h 57m

$308

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

11:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 35m

Pittsburgh

Tue 4/21

10:50 am-7:55 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$309

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

10:30 am-10:46 pm

2 stops9h 16m

Pittsburgh

Sat 3/14

4:37 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$311

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Pittsburgh in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 Francisco-Pittsburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Pittsburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Pittsburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pittsburgh from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (average of $123). Flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 SFO to PIT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 February 4, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 February 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Pittsburgh?

    To fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Pittsburgh (PIT). Nonstop flights to Pittsburgh from San Francisco take 4h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh offered by 6 different airlines.

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in about 5h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from San Francisco to Pittsburgh is about 2246 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Frontier, at $70, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh for 84% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Pittsburgh for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Pittsburgh on time: United Airlines (94%), Air New Zealand (92%), Air China (77%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $356 for a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $165 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Pittsburgh) is currently priced at $257.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (average of $123). Flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$70Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$250Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$319Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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