Travelling from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Check out your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) leaving from either of these.
Jump on a direct Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Tampa and Pittsburgh (where Pittsburgh International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5:05am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from TPA to PIT is with Southwest Airlines at 9:55pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Tampa to PIT.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can take a direct flight from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) leaving from Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Leading airlines that have direct flights from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport leaving from TPA include:
Southwest Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from TPA to PIT.
With an impressive 81.67% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Tampa to TPA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Tampa International Airport:
78.59% of flights that depart Tampa International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Thinking of flying out of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)? Direct Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Allegiant Air has direct flights from Tampa to PIT leaving from PIE. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
On the PIE to PIT route, Allegiant Air is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Allegiant Air is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport.
PIE is about 29 kilometres from central Tampa. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to PIT flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.01%.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PIT instead:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
The address for PIT is 1000 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
R 662 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport. A return flight starts at R 1,410. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Tampa to PIT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Pittsburgh. July is when most people book flights from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Tampa to PIT plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Pittsburgh to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Pittsburgh
After booking your flight from Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Pittsburgh:
Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museum of Art are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Pittsburgh itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Frick Pittsburgh.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Pittsburgh. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Cleveland is another essential stop in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Pittsburgh. No trip is complete without experiencing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
