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$107+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PIT
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 9, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:25 pmSFO - PIT
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:25 amPIT - SFO
Nonstop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$354
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:15 amSFO - PIT
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/195:07 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$415
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:35 amSFO - PIT
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/195:07 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:45 amSFO - PIT
2 stops14h 51mDelta
Wed 1/76:19 amPIT - SFO
2 stops10h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/9$424
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:22 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/225:54 pmPIT - SFO
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$430
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:24 amSFO - PIT
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Mon 12/225:07 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$433
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/117:35 amSFO - PIT
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/225:07 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:25 pmSFO - PIT
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:25 amPIT - SFO
Nonstop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:25 pmSFO - PIT
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:25 amPIT - SFO
Nonstop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$447
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:35 amSFO - PIT
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/195:07 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$450
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:22 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/206:00 pmPIT - SFO
2 stops40h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$453

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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$107
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$518

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less

Good one-way deal

$210 or less
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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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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Pittsburgh

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San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

9:00 am-6:46 pm

1 stop30h 46m

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$305

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

5:45 am-6:32 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Pittsburgh

Mon 1/12

6:30 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$309

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

10:54 pm-9:42 am

1 stop7h 48m

Pittsburgh

Tue 2/24

11:55 am-7:54 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$309

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

5:45 am-4:42 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Pittsburgh

Tue 1/20

2:07 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$309

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:30 am-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 12m

Pittsburgh

Fri 1/30

6:19 am-1:43 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$315

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

10:54 pm-9:39 am

1 stop7h 45m

Pittsburgh

Sun 1/18

6:19 am-1:38 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$316

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

10:30 am-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 12m

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/29

6:32 am-11:36 am

1 stop8h 04m

$316

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

8:05 pm-9:43 am

2 stops10h 38m

Pittsburgh

Tue 2/3

6:19 am-1:43 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$324

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

8:05 pm-9:43 am

2 stops10h 38m

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/29

6:32 am-1:43 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$324

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

9:00 am-6:46 pm

1 stop30h 46m

Pittsburgh

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$325

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Deals found on 12/7

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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.
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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 December 5, 2025.

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 $121). Flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in December 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 December 9, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 9, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,085 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 48m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh offered by 6 different airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in about 9h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 59m. The distance from San Francisco to Pittsburgh is about 2246 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Frontier, at $101, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and JetBlue. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh for 77% 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 $87. 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: Air China (100%), United Airlines (95%), Air New Zealand (94%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $421 for a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $158 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Pittsburgh) is currently priced at $209.

  • 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 $121). Flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in December 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$230Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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