How to find cheap flights to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Right now, R 18,337 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Pittsburgh International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to PIT for R 16,925.
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Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Pittsburgh, where Pittsburgh International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines usually offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Pittsburgh by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to compare prices for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
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Best time to go to Pittsburgh
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Pittsburgh is typically May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PIT that suits your plans and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to PIT. It's the perfect time to explore Pittsburgh in full swing.
April is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Pittsburgh then.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Pittsburgh, averaging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -10ºC (14ºF) to 6ºC (43ºF).
With six days of rain on average, November is the driest month in Pittsburgh.
Expect more rain if you're visiting in January, which gets around 12 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
Get to Pittsburgh without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Pittsburgh International Airport:
Alaska Airlines is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 89% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a wise choice when reserving your PIT plane ticket.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-4 timezone at PIT.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to PIT? These hotels close to Pittsburgh International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Pick up a car hire in PIT with popular suppliers like Dollar, Hertz and Budget. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to explore Pittsburgh and beyond.
Pittsburgh International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure shows how often flights from PIT touch down when expected.
Getting to central Pittsburgh from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
PIT is located about 27 kilometres from central Pittsburgh.
Once you've touched down from your flight to PIT, expect a drive to the centre of around 25 minutes.
Pittsburgh has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Pittsburgh highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Pittsburgh:
Carnegie Museum of Art: The perfect place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 3 kilometres east of the city centre.
Wigle Whisky Garden and Barrel House: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little while exploring Pittsburgh. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres north of the centre.
The Frick Pittsburgh: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 8 kilometres east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Pittsburgh experience.
How to get to Youngstown from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The nearby city of Youngstown is about 88 kilometres from PIT. Reaching the centre by cab or ride-share will take around 1 hour.
Travelling from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Boardman
Boardman is around 72 kilometres from Pittsburgh International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
It takes 55 minutes or so to drive to Boardman.
Explore more of the United States
There's loads more of the United States begging to be explored. About 241 kilometres west of Pittsburgh, set off for Columbus. On the must-do list? Begin with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre. The nearest airport to this city is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Another city in the United States that will quickly win you over is Cleveland. From Pittsburgh, it's roughly 161 kilometres north-west and is home to attractions like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art. Find time for Cleveland Museum of Natural History too. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the key arrival point for this city.
Or venture to Buffalo, roughly 290 kilometres north-east of Pittsburgh. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn are among the many reasons to visit.
