San Diego

$82+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego (PIT - SAN)

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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SAN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 27, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/296:20 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Wed 12/3110:30 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/25$475
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/295:07 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/89:05 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$514
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/265:07 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Mon 1/56:25 amSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$532
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/317:00 amPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Sun 1/1110:30 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/25$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/297:26 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/810:45 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$556
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/293:55 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Thu 1/88:35 amSAN - PIT
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/25$580
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/298:00 amPIT - SAN
2 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/119:19 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop17h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$583
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/306:00 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Sun 1/1110:30 pmSAN - PIT
2 stops13h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/25$588
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/315:29 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Tue 1/610:00 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/25$600
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/295:07 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/318:44 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$603
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/312:45 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/57:55 pmSAN - PIT
2 stops10h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$605
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/316:10 amPIT - SAN
2 stops33h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/119:19 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop17h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$613

Find flight deals from Pittsburgh to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) to San Diego (SAN). 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 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$82
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$399
Provider with most accurate pricing for Pittsburgh-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Pittsburgh-San Diego flights.
From Pittsburgh to San Diego
One-way flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego 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 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Pittsburgh

Fly to

San Diego

Route

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Return

Price

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Fri 2/20

7:31 pm-10:04 am

1 stop17h 33m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

7:26 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 09m

$257

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Mon 2/23

7:31 pm-10:04 am

1 stop17h 33m

San Diego

Sat 2/28

8:26 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$257

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

6:15 am-6:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$257

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Sun 2/15

6:20 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 07m

San Diego

Tue 2/17

9:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$258

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Thu 2/5

10:49 am-3:33 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

1:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$258

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Sat 1/31

12:40 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$258

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Mon 2/2

7:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Diego

Thu 2/5

6:15 am-6:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$268

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Diego

Thu 1/22

6:15 am-6:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$268

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Sun 2/15

6:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Sun 2/22

7:25 am-10:30 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$270

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Mon 1/26

8:30 am-5:03 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$82

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/26

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Compare providers for flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego

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 Pittsburgh to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Pittsburgh-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Pittsburgh-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pittsburgh-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-San Diego 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 Pittsburgh-San Diego 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 Pittsburgh to San Diego

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego. 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 Pittsburgh to San Diego?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego (average of $138). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 PIT to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pittsburgh to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Pittsburgh to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pittsburgh to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Pittsburgh to San Diego flight route?

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Pittsburgh to San Diego in about 7h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 49m. There are 2100 mi between Pittsburgh and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($99), Breeze Airways ($114), and Delta ($155) offers the cheapest pricing from Pittsburgh to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Pittsburgh to San Diego for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego (average of $138). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 Pittsburgh to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego. 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$139Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$181Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$184Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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