โ€Œ
โ€Œ
FlightsFrom Philadelphia

To Pittsburgh

Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Browse current best options from Philadelphia. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Philadelphia

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Pittsburgh

Prices updated 24 days ago

486,190 searches this week

171 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated May 29, 2026.)

Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

August 11 - August 13

Cheapest

PHL - Pittsburgh

$248

$235

Round trip

August 12 - August 16

PHL - Pittsburgh

$244

$240

Round trip

August 31 - September 20

PHL - Pittsburgh

$208

$246

Round trip

August 31 - September 10

PHL - Pittsburgh

$220

$247

Round trip

August 31 - September 13

PHL - Pittsburgh

$215

$247

Round trip

July 7 - July 9

Earliest

PHL - Pittsburgh

$235

$251

Round trip

November 17 - November 18

PHL - Pittsburgh

$263

$251

Round trip

December 2 - December 3

Best

PHL - Pittsburgh

$277

$251

Round trip

December 2 - December 5

Best

PHL - Pittsburgh

$275

$251

Round trip

September 15 - September 21

PHL - Pittsburgh

$242

$251

Round trip

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Pittsburgh and get alerts when great deals appear

Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh takes about 7h 14m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers involved in reaching your destination.
For travelers looking for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, prices are typically $227โ€“$470, with a median of $433. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices can be challenging.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh? The most affordable month to fly is May, with a median fare of $246. Other cost-effective options include December, with a median of $287, and April, with a median of $291. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.
Most itineraries connect at least once when flying from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh among recent fares, meaning all routes involve at least one stop.
The distance between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is 430 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, even with connections, making it suitable for shorter trips or weekend getaways.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Regular price: $200 - $260

Prices for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is between $200 and $260. The current lowest deal is $235 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 11-Aug 13.

now $235

Low $200

High $260

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is May, with a median price of $246. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $523. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $246

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $523

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Airline logo

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Pittsburgh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$365

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Pittsburgh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$348

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Pittsburgh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$348

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Pittsburgh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$345

$413

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

TTN - Pittsburgh

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$413

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

โŒ› Last-Minute

TTN - Pittsburgh

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$385

$312

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

2 nights

Jul 6 - Jul 8

$333ย ย โ†’ย ย $257

23%

2 nights

Jun 26 - Jun 28

$385ย ย โ†’ย ย $312

19%

2 nights

Jul 11 - Jul 13

$326ย ย โ†’ย ย $263

19%

4 nights

Jul 9 - Jul 13

$332ย ย โ†’ย ย $270

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Philadelphia - Pittsburgh route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh are above the typical level, with 7% good prices historically.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, with a median price of $246.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 7h 14m

Flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh typically involve connections, with a median flight time of 7h 14m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

๐Ÿ“ ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$235

Pittsburgh main airports to arrive at

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Cheapest

Pittsburgh International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$235

Airports nearby Pittsburgh used as alternative

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International is a major international hub with extensive route variety and broad selection of carriers.

๐Ÿ“ ~190 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$178

Akronโ€“Canton (CAK)

Akronโ€“Canton offers easier navigation and parking, with good domestic connectivity for low-cost travelers.

๐Ÿ“ ~150 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$220

University Park (SCE)

University Park provides reliable regional connections to major airline hubs, but with significant driving distance.

๐Ÿ“ ~200 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$464

Erie International (ERI)

Erie International offers alternative access for travelers in the northern corridor, though with limited daily departures.

๐Ÿ“ ~150 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$293

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Pittsburgh

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Pittsburgh

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From PHL

Elite

Jul 15

Pittsburgh, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,467

$711

Save $756

From PHL

Elite

Jul 30

Pittsburgh, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,411

$743

Save $668

From PHL

Elite

Jul 01

Pittsburgh, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,376

$743

Save $633

From PHL

Elite

Jul 17

Pittsburgh, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,378

$743

Save $635

From PHL

Elite

Sep 26

Pittsburgh, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,192

$710

Save $482

From PHL

Elite

Sep 23

Pittsburgh, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,191

$711

Save $480

From PHL

Elite

Sep 26

Pittsburgh, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,206

$743

Save $463

From PHL

Elite

Jun 22

Pittsburgh, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,165

$743

Save $422

From PHL

Elite

Sep 25

Pittsburgh, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,205

$743

Save $462

From PHL

Elite

Sep 24

Pittsburgh, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,202

$743

Save $459

From PHL

Elite

Sep 26

Pittsburgh, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,202

$743

Save $459

From PHL

Elite

Sep 25

Pittsburgh, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,175

$743

Save $432

From PHL

Elite

Sep 23

Pittsburgh, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,176

$743

Save $433

From PHL

Elite

Jul 18

Pittsburgh, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,102

$745

Save $357

From PHL

Elite

Jul 10

Pittsburgh, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,186

$789

Save $397

From PHL

Elite

Sep 24

Pittsburgh, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,193

$775

Save $418

From PHL

Elite

Sep 25

Pittsburgh, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,201

$775

Save $426

From PHL

Elite

Aug 01

Pittsburgh, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,057

$723

Save $334

From PHL

Elite

Aug 01

Pittsburgh, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,013

$723

Save $290

From PHL

Elite

Aug 03

Pittsburgh, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,061

$755

Save $306

From PHL

Elite

Aug 01

Pittsburgh, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,036

$755

Save $281

From PHL

Elite

Jun 30

Pittsburgh, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,029

$732

Save $297

From PHL

Elite

Sep 01

Pittsburgh, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,028

$653

Save $375

From PHL

Elite

Aug 02

Pittsburgh, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,059

$755

Save $304

From PHL

Elite

Aug 01

Pittsburgh, United States

66% AI deal score

$1,053

$755

Save $298

From PHL

Elite

Jul 30

Pittsburgh, United States

48% AI deal score

$852

$755

Save $97

From PHL

Elite

Jul 31

Pittsburgh, United States

48% AI deal score

$839

$755

Save $84

From PHL

Elite

Jul 22

Pittsburgh, United States

48% AI deal score

$864

$757

Save $107

From PHL

Elite

Jul 30

Pittsburgh, United States

47% AI deal score

$855

$787

Save $68

From PHL

Elite

Jul 30

Pittsburgh, United States

46% AI deal score

$852

$787

Save $65

From PHL

Elite

Jul 14

Pittsburgh, United States

45% AI deal score

$2,451

$2,404

Save $47

From PHL

Elite

Jul 14

Pittsburgh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,434

$2,404

Save $30

From PHL

Elite

Sep 21

Pittsburgh, United States

41% AI deal score

$2,500

From PHL

Elite

Sep 28

Pittsburgh, United States

40% AI deal score

$2,500

From PHL

Elite

Sep 25

Pittsburgh, United States

39% AI deal score

$2,500

From PHL

Elite

Oct 19

Pittsburgh, United States

38% AI deal score

$2,564

From PHL

Elite

Oct 02

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,500

From PHL

Elite

Jul 03

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,564

From PHL

Elite

Oct 16

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,564

From PHL

Elite

Jul 03

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,703

From PHL

Elite

Aug 10

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,704

From PHL

Elite

Jul 19

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,739

From PHL

Elite

Jul 19

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,739

From PHL

Elite

Jul 13

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,789

From PHL

Elite

Jul 13

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,789

From PHL

Elite

Jul 14

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,818

From PHL

Elite

Jul 14

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,818

From PHL

Elite

Jul 03

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,863

From PHL

Elite

Jul 14

Pittsburgh, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,878

From PHL

Elite

Aug 07

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$2,824

From PHL

Elite

Aug 01

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$2,859

From PHL

Elite

Oct 09

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$2,859

From PHL

Elite

Jul 03

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$2,923

From PHL

Elite

Jul 03

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$2,978

From PHL

Elite

Jul 03

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$3,038

From PHL

Elite

Jul 19

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$3,153

From PHL

Elite

Jul 13

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$3,203

From PHL

Elite

Sep 26

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$1,062

From PHL

Elite

Jul 19

Pittsburgh, United States

36% AI deal score

$1,116

From PHL

Elite

Aug 10

Pittsburgh, United States

35% AI deal score

$3,118

From PHL

Elite

Jul 19

Pittsburgh, United States

35% AI deal score

$3,153

From PHL

Elite

Jul 13

Pittsburgh, United States

35% AI deal score

$3,263

From PHL

Elite

Jul 22

Pittsburgh, United States

35% AI deal score

$3,290

From PHL

Elite

Jul 22

Pittsburgh, United States

35% AI deal score

$3,290

From PHL

Elite

Jul 19

Pittsburgh, United States

35% AI deal score

$3,393

From PHL

Elite

Jul 07

Pittsburgh, United States

35% AI deal score

$3,603

From PHL

Elite

Jul 14

Pittsburgh, United States

35% AI deal score

$3,604

From PHL

Elite

Aug 07

Pittsburgh, United States

34% AI deal score

$3,238

From PHL

Elite

Aug 01

Pittsburgh, United States

34% AI deal score

$3,273

From PHL

Elite

Oct 05

Pittsburgh, United States

34% AI deal score

$3,284

From PHL

Elite

Jul 14

Pittsburgh, United States

34% AI deal score

$3,373

From PHL

Elite

Jul 07

Pittsburgh, United States

34% AI deal score

$3,464

From PHL

Elite

Aug 25

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,703

From PHL

Elite

Aug 24

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,703

From PHL

Elite

Jul 22

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,704

From PHL

Elite

Jul 19

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,708

From PHL

Elite

Jul 13

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,758

From PHL

Elite

Jul 03

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,764

From PHL

Elite

Jul 07

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,823

From PHL

Elite

Aug 01

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,828

From PHL

Elite

Aug 10

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,838

From PHL

Elite

Aug 07

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,958

From PHL

Elite

Aug 17

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$4,347

From PHL

Elite

Aug 14

Pittsburgh, United States

33% AI deal score

$4,418

From PHL

Elite

Aug 12

Pittsburgh, United States

32% AI deal score

$1,407

From PHL

Elite

Aug 15

Pittsburgh, United States

32% AI deal score

$1,516

From PHL

Elite

Oct 13

Pittsburgh, United States

31% AI deal score

$1,158

From PHL

Elite

Oct 09

Pittsburgh, United States

29% AI deal score

$1,558

From PHL

Elite

Oct 18

Pittsburgh, United States

28% AI deal score

$1,738

From PHL

Elite

Sep 18

Pittsburgh, United States

28% AI deal score

$1,885

From PHL

Elite

Sep 19

Pittsburgh, United States

28% AI deal score

$6,315

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Pittsburgh

Finding affordable flights often involves comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites. Being flexible with your travel dates can also help uncover better deals. Consider setting up price alerts to be notified when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance can often secure better prices, though last-minute deals sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. Generally, booking a few weeks to a few months out is a common strategy.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more economical flight options or different schedules. While not always necessary, it may offer additional choices. Always factor in the cost and time of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.