$78+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SAN
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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 7, 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 7, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:30 amPIT - SAN
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1110:57 amSAN - PIT
1 stop28h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/2410:00 amPIT - SAN
1 stop24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/26:25 amSAN - PIT
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/158:30 amPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/221:33 pmSAN - PIT
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/158:30 amPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/236:25 amSAN - PIT
2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/2412:21 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop11h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:46 amSAN - PIT
1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4![American Airlines logo]()
$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/278:05 amPIT - SAN
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/212:40 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5![Southwest logo]()
$282
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/225:02 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Sat 11/296:36 amSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/6![Frontier logo]()
$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/241:00 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Tue 12/210:00 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/4![Delta logo]()
$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/316:38 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/116:20 amSAN - PIT
1 stop11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5![American Airlines logo]()
$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/158:30 amPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/194:47 pmSAN - PIT
2 stops45h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:00 amPIT - SAN
1 stop16h 11mJetBlue
Wed 12/101:57 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop30h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 11/6![JetBlue 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 7, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $252 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $78 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $418 |
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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 7, 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
Fly to
San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Wed 1/7
6:00 am-10:33 am
1 stop7h 33m
San Diego
Sat 1/17
6:15 am-4:24 pm
1 stop7h 09m
$261
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Wed 1/7
1:55 pm-7:41 pm
1 stop8h 46m
San Diego
Tue 1/13
6:15 am-4:40 pm
1 stop7h 25m
$265
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Tue 1/6
4:50 pm-10:47 pm
1 stop8h 57m
San Diego
Wed 1/14
10:00 pm-9:44 am
1 stop8h 44m
$265
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Thu 11/27
8:05 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 55m
San Diego
Tue 12/2
12:40 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop6h 40m
$282
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Mon 11/24
1:00 pm-6:30 pm
1 stop8h 30m
San Diego
Tue 12/2
10:00 pm-9:46 am
1 stop8h 46m
$287
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Sun 2/1
6:00 am-2:29 pm
2 stops11h 29m
San Diego
Wed 2/18
6:15 am-4:07 pm
1 stop6h 52m
$296
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Sun 2/1
3:17 pm-8:36 pm
1 stop8h 19m
San Diego
Wed 2/18
6:15 am-8:22 pm
1 stop11h 07m
$297
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Thu 12/25
7:10 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop7h 15m
San Diego
Thu 1/1
6:50 am-5:40 pm
1 stop7h 50m
$302
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Sat 1/17
10:35 am-5:28 pm
2 stops9h 53m
San Diego
Mon 1/19
7:00 am-4:44 pm
1 stop6h 44m
$314
PittsburghSan Diego
PIT - SAN
PITSAN
Pittsburgh
Thu 1/8
5:32 pm-10:47 pm
1 stop8h 15m
San Diego
Sat 1/17
6:15 am-4:24 pm
1 stop7h 09m
$314
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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 October 31, 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 7, 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 7, 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.
Food
6.7
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Food
6.7
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Food
6.7
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Food
6.7
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Food
6.7
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 13
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2025
RIC - BDL
Food
6.7
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
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 7, 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% |