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$77+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SAN
Jan 20 — Jan 271
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The best prices from Pittsburgh to San Diego are usually found in August or May, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 January 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$77
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$404
Provider with most accurate pricing for Pittsburgh-San Diego flight deals.
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From Pittsburgh to San Diego
One-way flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 January 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 2/75:50 amPIT - SAN
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/116:15 amSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/76:00 amPIT - SAN
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1111:20 amSAN - PIT
2 stops9h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/14$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Fri 1/249:17 pmPIT - SAN
2 stops21h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/296:15 amSAN - PIT
2 stops10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/14$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Fri 2/76:30 amPIT - SAN
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Sat 2/86:15 amSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/14$287
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/312:49 pmPIT - SAN
2 stops13h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/76:15 amSAN - PIT
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$298
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/311:00 amPIT - SAN
1 stop11h 18mJetBlue
Fri 2/78:30 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop10h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 1/14$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/37:28 pmPIT - SAN
2 stops19h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/86:52 pmSAN - PIT
1 stop20h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$312
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Thu 1/304:41 pmPIT - SAN
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Sun 2/26:25 amSAN - PIT
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 1/14$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/242:45 pmPIT - SAN
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Sun 3/26:35 amSAN - PIT
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/14$373
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/79:30 amPIT - SAN
Nonstop5h 12mBreeze Airways
Fri 7/1112:27 pmSAN - PIT
Nonstop5h 00mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/14$375

Find flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego within your budget

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 January 15, 2025.

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PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Fri 2/7

5:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop9h 00m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

6:15 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$277

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop8h 07m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

11:20 am-11:42 pm

2 stops9h 22m

$278

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Thu 2/27

2:45 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops11h 11m

San Diego

Sun 3/2

7:41 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$281

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Fri 2/7

6:27 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 28m

San Diego

Sun 2/9

12:00 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$287

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Mon 3/3

12:49 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops13h 07m

San Diego

Fri 3/7

6:15 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$298

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Mon 2/3

11:00 am-7:18 pm

1 stop11h 18m

San Diego

Fri 2/7

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop10h 45m

$301

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Mon 2/3

7:28 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops19h 34m

San Diego

Sat 2/8

6:52 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$312

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/30

4:41 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Diego

Sun 2/2

6:25 am-3:44 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$356

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Mon 2/24

2:45 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 45m

San Diego

Sun 3/2

6:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$373

PittsburghSan Diego

PIT - SAN

PITSAN

Pittsburgh

Mon 7/7

9:30 am-11:42 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Diego

Fri 7/11

12:27 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$375

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Pittsburgh-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Travel insights for flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 10, 2025.

Booking 54 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 January 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pittsburgh to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 January 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego, such as United Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

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