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$119+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SFO
May 10 — May 171
Sat 5/10
Sat 5/17
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$231
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$119
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$392
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:01 pmPIT - OAK
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/195:45 amOAK - PIT
1 stop8h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$231
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:01 pmPIT - SJC
1 stop8h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/196:00 amSJC - PIT
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/132:50 pmPIT - OAK
2 stops32h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/225:30 amOAK - PIT
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$266
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/235:40 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Sun 6/18:48 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop18h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/4$280
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:01 pmPIT - SJC
1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/35:46 pmSJC - PIT
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 7/185:20 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Wed 7/236:15 amSFO - PIT
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Deal found 5/4$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:10 amPIT - SFO
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/159:10 pmSFO - PIT
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:05 amPIT - SFO
1 stop10h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/17:55 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/294:00 pmPIT - SJC
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Wed 11/56:50 amSJC - PIT
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 5/4$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/296:49 amPIT - SFO
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/3112:21 amSFO - PIT
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 7/27:03 amPIT - SJC
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/89:45 amSJC - PIT
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sat 9/66:55 amPIT - SFO
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Sat 9/1310:20 amSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 5/5$326

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area 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 May 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Pittsburgh

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PittsburghOakland

PIT - OAK

PITOAK

Pittsburgh

Fri 5/16

6:01 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Oakland

Mon 5/19

5:45 am-5:06 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$231

PittsburghSan Jose

PIT - SJC

PITSJC

Pittsburgh

Fri 5/16

6:01 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Jose

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-5:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$248

PittsburghOakland

PIT - OAK

PITOAK

Pittsburgh

Fri 6/13

2:50 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops32h 53m

Oakland

Sun 6/22

5:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$266

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Fri 5/23

5:40 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

8:48 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$280

PittsburghSan Jose

PIT - SJC

PITSJC

Pittsburgh

Fri 5/30

6:01 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Jose

Tue 6/3

5:46 pm-6:45 am

1 stop9h 59m

$281

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Fri 7/18

5:20 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

6:15 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$287

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Sat 5/31

6:10 am-8:35 am

Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

9:10 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$289

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Thu 5/29

8:05 am-3:51 pm

1 stop10h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

7:55 pm-6:45 am

1 stop7h 50m

$296

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Thu 5/29

6:49 am-1:27 pm

1 stop9h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

12:21 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$303

PittsburghSan Jose

PIT - SJC

PITSJC

Pittsburgh

Wed 7/2

7:03 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Jose

Tue 7/8

9:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 5, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 May 5, 2025.

The most flights from PIT to zzXIH are scheduled on a Saturday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated May 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,941 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,420 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,702 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh (PIT) is just 13.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    This flight path from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area was viewed by 19 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    $119 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $120 and $121, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area consider Pittsburgh - San Francisco, Pittsburgh - San Jose or Pittsburgh - Oakland as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area are Air China (90%), Air New Zealand (87%) and United Airlines (76%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area is $224. On average you can expect to pay $1,122. The most popular route, (Pittsburgh - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $237.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 7 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 May 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$134Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$192Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$229Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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