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$136+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco (PIT - SFO)

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SFO
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 April 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(JetBlue)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$459

Good round-trip deal

$408 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/147:39 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop16h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/217:49 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/145:41 amPIT - SFO
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Sun 5/185:50 amSFO - PIT
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/28$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/215:40 pmPIT - SFO
Nonstop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/259:05 pmSFO - PIT
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$289
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/24:35 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
Sun 9/218:35 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop10h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/201:57 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/2412:21 amSFO - PIT
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/36:10 amPIT - SFO
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Tue 9/2312:45 pmSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$312
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/267:08 pmPIT - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFrontier
Fri 5/306:35 amSFO - PIT
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$320
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 6/81:41 pmPIT - SFO
2 stops36h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/116:14 pmSFO - PIT
3 stops25h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$438

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco that are best for you.

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PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/14

7:39 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

7:49 pm-6:45 am

1 stop7h 56m

$287

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/14

5:41 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

5:50 am-3:23 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$288

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/21

5:40 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

9:05 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$289

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/20

1:57 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

12:21 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$308

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/26

7:08 pm-10:28 am

1 stop18h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

6:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$320

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Wed 6/25

5:10 am-9:25 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

7:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$331

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Sun 6/8

1:41 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops36h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

6:14 pm-11:01 pm

3 stops25h 47m

$438

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/14

1:50 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop10h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

8:44 pm-8:35 am

1 stop8h 51m

$465

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Thu 6/12

5:39 pm-12:46 am

1 stop10h 07m

$136

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/5

6:14 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 01m

$138

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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 Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Pittsburgh-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pittsburgh-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Pittsburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

When flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Pittsburgh to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pittsburgh to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

    To fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Pittsburgh (PIT) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Pittsburgh take 5h 23m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco offered by 6 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from Pittsburgh to San Francisco 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 flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $287, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Pittsburgh to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $288 and $289, respectively. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $136 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $138 and $149, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Pittsburgh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (82%), Air China (80%), United Airlines( 67%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $174. While the most popular route (Pittsburgh - San Francisco) can be booked for $237 on average our data indicates $955 when flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco. 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$134Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$229Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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