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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

September 8 - September 15

Cheapest
Best

PIT - San Francisco

$434

$242

Round trip

November 4 - November 11

Cheapest

PIT - San Francisco

$349

$242

Round trip

August 4 - August 18

Earliest

PIT - San Francisco

$269

$243

Round trip

August 26 - August 31

PIT - San Francisco

$312

$266

Round trip

November 5 - November 10

PIT - San Francisco

$356

$266

Round trip

August 31 - September 3

PIT - San Francisco

$314

$266

Round trip

November 18 - December 10

PIT - San Francisco

$328

$271

Round trip

November 7 - December 2

PIT - San Francisco

$327

$271

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November 12 - December 7

PIT - San Francisco

$327

$271

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November 18 - December 9

PIT - San Francisco

$328

$273

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $165. October is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $188, followed by January at $239. These months present the best opportunities for budget-conscious travel on this route.
Fares for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco typically range from $291 to $716, with a median price of $349. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 15% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.
Most itineraries for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 8.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly this route, you will likely have at least one stop on your journey.
A typical journey from Pittsburgh to San Francisco takes approximately 16h 16m, including connections. This duration accounts for the common need for stopovers on this route, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect. The distance between Pittsburgh and San Francisco is 3620 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Regular price: $331 - $612

Prices for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $331 and $612. The current lowest deal is $242 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from September 8 to September 15.

now $242

Low $331

High $612

The cheapest time to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from PIT to SFO is November, with a median price of $165. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $905. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $165

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $905

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Direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Wed, Jul 1

โŒ› Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

JetBlue Airways

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$308

$306

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

JetBlue Airways

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$323

$337

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

United Airlines

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$271

$350

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

โŒ› Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

United Airlines

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$294

$350

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

โŒ› Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

United Airlines

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$283

$350

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

โŒ› Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

United Airlines

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$282

$349

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

7 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 15

$434ย ย โ†’ย ย $242

44%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

$452ย ย โ†’ย ย $276

39%

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$442ย ย โ†’ย ย $298

33%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$465ย ย โ†’ย ย $329

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Pittsburgh - San Francisco route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are below the typical level, with a median price of $349.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices.

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $165, followed by October at $188.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 16h 16m.

The median flight duration for this route, including layovers, is 16 hours and 16 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 8.4% of deals are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is an option for direct flights on the Pittsburgh to San Francisco route.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, over 1 per day.

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, with an average of 1.03 deals per day.

Pittsburgh main airports to depart from

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Cheapest

Pittsburgh International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

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

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$242

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway to the San Francisco Bay Area from Pittsburgh.

๐Ÿ“ ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$242

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and direct public transit access.

๐Ÿ“ ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART public transit)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$298

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay, often with fewer weather delays.

๐Ÿ“ ~65 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$289

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International offers a robust domestic route network, ideal for northern and eastern metro areas.

๐Ÿ“ ~120 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$370

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County is convenient for North Bay and Wine Country travelers, with faster processes.

๐Ÿ“ ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$418

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for southern coastal region travelers, offering a less crowded experience.

๐Ÿ“ ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$368

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is typically 60+ days before departure. Flights booked within this window have an average price of $418. Booking 28-59 days out also offers a good value, with an average price of $510. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the departure date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $1086.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is typically around $291 or less. The median price for this route has been $349. Prices can go higher, with 75% of flights costing $716 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, with a median price of $165. October also offers good value, with a median price of $188. While January's median price of $239 makes it one of the more affordable months, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $349.