$65+ 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
Dec 14 — Dec 211
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to San DiegoExplore 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 November 14, 2025.
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 November 14, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/311:15 amPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/512:43 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12![American Airlines logo]()
$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/177:20 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Thu 12/2511:25 amSAN - PIT
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/12![Delta logo]()
$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/34:50 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/511:02 amSAN - PIT
2 stops8h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12![United Airlines logo]()
$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/44:05 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Tue 12/910:30 amSAN - PIT
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12![Southwest logo]()
$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/178:01 pmPIT - SAN
2 stops26h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/219:14 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/246:00 amPIT - SAN
2 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:14 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/203:15 pmPIT - SAN
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/259:14 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$284
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 12/87:33 pmPIT - SAN
2 stops23h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/126:15 amSAN - PIT
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/87:00 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1511:02 amSAN - PIT
2 stops8h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13![United Airlines logo]()
$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/191:54 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/259:14 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/215:23 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Wed 12/3110:20 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/12![Delta logo]()
$298
Cheap 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 November 14, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $253 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $65 (Frontier) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $360 |
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 November 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego that are best for you.
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Pittsburgh
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San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
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
$258
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Thu 2/19
5:40 am-12:50 pm
2 stops10h 10m
San Diego
Sun 2/22
6:30 am-6:30 pm
1 stop9h 00m
$258
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Wed 2/4
6:00 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop7h 20m
San Diego
Mon 2/9
11:10 am-11:00 pm
1 stop8h 50m
$259
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Fri 2/27
5:00 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop9h 10m
San Diego
Mon 3/2
9:40 am-10:05 pm
1 stop9h 25m
$259
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Tue 1/13
12:35 pm-6:40 pm
2 stops9h 05m
San Diego
Wed 1/14
6:25 am-3:45 pm
1 stop6h 20m
$264
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Wed 2/11
10:23 am-6:00 pm
2 stops10h 37m
San Diego
Wed 2/18
6:15 am-4:07 pm
1 stop6h 52m
$296
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Fri 2/6
6:00 am-2:29 pm
2 stops11h 29m
San Diego
Sun 2/8
10:15 pm-11:40 am
1 stop10h 25m
$297
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Wed 1/28
6:00 am-2:29 pm
2 stops11h 29m
San Diego
Sun 2/1
10:15 pm-11:40 am
1 stop10h 25m
$297
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Fri 3/6
7:31 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop31h 13m
San Diego
Mon 3/9
6:15 am-6:35 pm
1 stop9h 20m
$304
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Wed 2/4
7:00 am-4:30 pm
2 stops12h 30m
San Diego
Mon 2/9
6:15 am-6:46 pm
1 stop9h 31m
$312
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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 November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- 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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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 November 7, 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 $137). 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 November 14, 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% 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 November 2, 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.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Pittsburgh to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Pittsburgh to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 38m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Pittsburgh to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 38m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 52m.
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 November 14, 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.
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Food
6.7
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
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Top 7 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to San Diego
Discover the top 7 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 November 14, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$64 | Average$168 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$139 | Average$291 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$181 | Average$268 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$184 | Average$291 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$358 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$232 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$254 | Average$410 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |