Flying from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 50 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
Pittsburgh International Airport is located in Pittsburgh. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with United Airlines at 7:56pm. Opt for the first IAH to PIT departure with United Airlines at 7:35am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Houston to PIT.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can hop on a direct flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
You can get away on a direct flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from IAH.
The most frequently booked airline between IAH and PIT is United.
United ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 86.09% of services landing as scheduled.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
79% of flights that depart Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Prefer to leave from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)? Direct Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) plane tickets are available from here.
Southwest Airlines operates direct flights from Houston to PIT out of HOU. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
On the HOU to PIT route, Southwest Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
The top carrier for punctuality is Southwest Airlines. Its Houston Hobby Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flights arrive without delay 71.96% of the time.
You can get to HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to PIT flight, stay in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
79% of all departures from Houston Hobby Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Have a late flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PIT and turn in quicker:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
Central Pittsburgh is around 32 kilometres from Pittsburgh International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport is R 1,793. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,733. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Houston to PIT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is when most people book flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Visit Pittsburgh in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Houston to PIT plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Pittsburgh
Start your Pittsburgh trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Pittsburgh should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Pittsburgh. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 161 kilometres northwest of Pittsburgh, Cleveland is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
