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$139+ 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PIT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Pittsburgh are usually found in August or May, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$458

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/148:00 amSFO - PIT
1 stop10h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/184:20 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$287
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/39:10 pmSFO - PIT
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/86:09 amPIT - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/612:50 amSFO - PIT
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Tue 7/155:20 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/10$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:22 pmSFO - PIT
2 stops13h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/18:10 amPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$301
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.
Mon 8/255:15 amSFO - PIT
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Tue 8/263:55 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$302
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/811:25 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop9h 33mJetBlue
Thu 7/106:04 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop9h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$310
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/211:59 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 26mSun Country Air
Sun 8/1011:23 amPIT - SFO
1 stop23h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/9$335
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:37 amSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Mon 7/218:33 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop16h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$382
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:59 pmSFO - PIT
3 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/211:07 pmPIT - SFO
2 stops23h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$426

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

8:00 am-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Pittsburgh

Mon 8/18

4:20 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$287

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

9:10 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Pittsburgh

Tue 7/8

6:09 am-8:29 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$289

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

12:50 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 35m

Pittsburgh

Tue 7/15

5:20 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$293

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

2:22 pm-6:48 am

2 stops13h 26m

Pittsburgh

Wed 10/1

8:10 am-3:52 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$301

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

5:15 am-6:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Pittsburgh

Tue 8/26

3:55 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$302

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

11:25 pm-11:58 am

1 stop9h 33m

Pittsburgh

Thu 7/10

6:04 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 55m

$310

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

11:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop7h 26m

Pittsburgh

Sun 8/10

11:23 am-8:08 am

1 stop23h 45m

$335

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

6:37 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Pittsburgh

Mon 7/21

8:33 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 52m

$382

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

11:59 pm-9:29 pm

3 stops18h 30m

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/21

1:07 pm-9:38 am

2 stops23h 31m

$426

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

12:50 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 35m

$139

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

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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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, you should look to book at least 80 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 45m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh offered by 8 different airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.

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

    American Airlines, at $287, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh for 36% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $139. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, 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 (93%), Air New Zealand (86%), United Airlines (84%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,156 for a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $273 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Pittsburgh) is currently priced at $251.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from San Francisco 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Discover the top 8 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$283Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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