Travelling from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CVG to PIT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CVG and PIT:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Nashville Airport
Handy information about Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Of all flights leaving Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Cincinnati to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Book a hotel close to PIT if you're taking a late Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and explore beyond Pittsburgh's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Pittsburgh International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
The address for PIT is 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Pittsburgh International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Pittsburgh. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Pittsburgh. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CVG to PIT in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Pittsburgh. Around 418 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Columbus is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. No trip is complete without seeing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
