Flying from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Syracuse and Pittsburgh are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SYR to PIT flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Syracuse Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SYR and PIT include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Syracuse Airport (SYR)
You'll find SYR at City Hall.
71% of flights that depart Syracuse Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Syracuse Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Syracuse. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SYR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Syracuse Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
If you're getting in on a late Syracuse Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PIT:
Go where the road takes you with a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Pittsburgh and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Pittsburgh International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
The address for PIT is 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Pittsburgh International Airport to the centre of Pittsburgh has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Syracuse Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Pittsburgh in March.
Book your flight from Syracuse Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport for July if you want to explore 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 SYR to PIT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Pittsburgh is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres east of Pittsburgh, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Columbus, roughly 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are highlights.
