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$176+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SFO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

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 June 7, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Tue 8/46:50 am
PIT
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 8/511:59 pm
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 6/87:33 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 6/116:00 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Tue 9/19:35 am
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/58:30 pm
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop21h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$356
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/14:04 pm
PIT
-
SFO
2 stops19h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 12/28:15 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop30h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/3$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Fri 6/196:40 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Mon 6/2212:30 pm
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/2$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 7/12:13 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Fri 7/109:17 pm
SFO
-
PIT
Nonstop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Tue 9/2912:40 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Mon 10/55:10 am
SFO
-
PIT
2 stops12h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Tue 8/182:11 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Thu 8/2012:45 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop7h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 9/57:00 am
PIT
-
SFO
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Wed 9/99:35 am
SFO
-
PIT
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/2$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Tue 7/216:25 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 7/2811:40 pm
SFO
-
PIT
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3$364
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/286:00 am
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 48m
JetBlue
Wed 8/126:00 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop10h 23m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 9/24:57 pm
PIT
-
SFO
1 stop8h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 9/612:45 am
SFO
-
PIT
1 stop7h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$367

Find 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 June 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$350
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$434 or less

Good one-way deal

$358 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Pittsburgh-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Pittsburgh-San Francisco flights.
From Pittsburgh to San Francisco
One-way flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

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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 June 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Wed 7/1

6:50 am-9:18 am

Nonstop5h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

8:23 am-4:27 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$359

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Wed 9/2

7:52 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

11:14 pm-9:36 am

1 stop7h 22m

$367

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Wed 7/22

5:05 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

6:00 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$369

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Fri 7/24

5:55 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 7/31

9:17 pm-5:19 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$369

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Mon 8/3

6:40 pm-12:55 am

2 stops9h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

11:40 pm-10:45 am

1 stop8h 05m

$393

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Fri 7/24

6:40 pm-12:55 am

2 stops9h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 7/31

11:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$408

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Fri 7/17

5:55 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

9:17 pm-5:19 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$413

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Wed 8/12

3:25 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

9:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$429

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Thu 6/25

6:50 am-9:15 am

Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

9:17 pm-5:19 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$441

PittsburghSan Francisco

PIT - SFO

PITSFO

Pittsburgh

Mon 6/22

7:33 pm-12:48 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

5:50 am-4:52 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$457

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Compare providers for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

The best time to book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is 67 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco (average of $376). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $459). 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 June 7, 2026.

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 as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

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 June 7, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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 22m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco offered by 6 different airlines.

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

  • How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Pittsburgh to San Francisco in just under 5h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 26m. The distance from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is about 2246 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $100, Frontier will fly you from Pittsburgh to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $129 and $186, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 75% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $99 and $134, 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 China (82%), Air New Zealand (66%), United Airlines( 50%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $190. While the most popular route (Pittsburgh - San Francisco) can be booked for $300 on average, our data indicates $484 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco (average of $376). Flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $459). 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 June 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$129Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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