Travelling from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Pittsburgh's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Lexington.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LEX to PIT flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blue Grass Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LEX and PIT:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
R 2,537 is currently the best price for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 4,870. These prices can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LEX to PIT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Blue Grass Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Blue Grass Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The address for LEX is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
77.12% of flights taking off from Blue Grass Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Lexington to Blue Grass Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LEX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Blue Grass Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PIT instead:
Pick up a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car and discover Pittsburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Pittsburgh International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Pittsburgh International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Pittsburgh. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The quietest month for a flight from Blue Grass Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Pittsburgh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport for July if you want to visit Pittsburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LEX to PIT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Pittsburgh, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 418 kilometres east to Philadelphia to check off its leading sights. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Columbus is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. No journey is complete without a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
