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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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PIT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$293
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$308 or less
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:57 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Sat 9/66:20 amPIT - SFO
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/2$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/19:10 pmSFO - PIT
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/75:51 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/146:10 amSFO - PIT
1 stop10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/176:53 amPIT - SFO
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/185:15 amSFO - PIT
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Thu 8/2112:45 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$310
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1011:40 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop8h 48mJetBlue
Thu 8/146:04 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop9h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 7/3$324
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/146:37 amSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Mon 7/285:40 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$329
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/304:03 pmSFO - PIT
2 stops11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/47:42 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop16h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$375

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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 July 3, 2025.
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

Tue 9/2

10:57 pm-11:08 am

1 stop9h 11m

Pittsburgh

Tue 9/9

1:43 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$293

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

9:10 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/7

5:51 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 39m

$295

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

6:10 am-7:48 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Pittsburgh

Sun 8/17

6:53 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$306

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

5:15 am-6:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/21

12:45 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$310

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

11:40 pm-11:28 am

1 stop8h 48m

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/14

6:04 pm-12:58 am

1 stop9h 54m

$324

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

6:37 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Pittsburgh

Mon 7/28

5:40 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 39m

$329

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

4:03 pm-6:43 am

2 stops11h 40m

Pittsburgh

Mon 8/4

7:42 pm-9:16 am

1 stop16h 34m

$375

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Thu 7/24

2:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$139

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

6:37 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$145

San FranciscoPittsburgh

SFO - PIT

SFOPIT

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

8:00 am-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$157

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

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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 27, 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 July 3, 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Pittsburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Pittsburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PIT are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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, 6 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?

    Delta, at $293, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh for 35% 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 Frontier and Hawaiian 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 (88%), Air New Zealand (81%), United Airlines (81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $811 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$95Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$283Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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