Travelling from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Los Angeles three hours behind Pittsburgh.
Pack your bags and choose from 15 weekly Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
Your PIT to LAX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Los Angeles, the United States. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport:
Most passengers choose to fly with United on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PIT to LAX flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PIT and LAX:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
R 1,669 is the lowest price for a one-way Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,739. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PIT to LAX, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from Pittsburgh International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Pittsburgh International Airport from central Pittsburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PIT:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Los Angeles and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to central Los Angeles has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Los Angeles in March.
Lock in your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PIT to LAX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are highlights.
