How many flights from Houston to Pittsburgh are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 21.8% of flights from Houston to Pittsburgh were non-stop. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh?

The direct flight from Houston to Pittsburgh typically takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 1797 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 7 hours and 57 minutes. This represents a substantial difference in travel time between direct and connecting options.

Are non-stop flights from Houston to Pittsburgh worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Houston to Pittsburgh have been about 26% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $427, while connecting flights had a median price of $340. Despite the higher cost, direct flights accounted for 46% of the available options in the trailing 90 days, suggesting a notable preference for convenience.

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Houston to Pittsburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh

A typical journey from Houston to Pittsburgh takes about 8h 5m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 1797 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median reflects the overall travel time you can expect.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Houston to Pittsburgh are typically $347–$1362, with a median of $675. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh? The most affordable month to fly is March, with a median fare of $94. Other cost-effective options include October, with a median fare of $187, and April, where the median fare is $212.

Most itineraries for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh connect at least once, with only 21.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Pittsburgh

Regular price: $110 - $357

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh is typically between $110 and $357. The current lowest deal is $187 via Kayak for travel from Nov 7-Nov 9.

now $187

Low $110

High $357

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh is March, with a median price of $94. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $730. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $94

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $730

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Pittsburgh

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Pittsburgh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$365

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$339

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$313

$289

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$193

$216

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$177

$236

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$287

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$357 → $196

45%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$406 → $268

34%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$359 → $230

36%

4 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

$310 → $192

38%

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Houston - Pittsburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Pittsburgh are above the typical level, with a median of $675.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh, with a median price of $94.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 8h 5m

The median flight duration from Houston to Pittsburgh is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 21.8% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh appear regularly, so check frequently.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Pittsburgh and may be a more affordable option.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Pittsburgh main airports to arrive at

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Cheapest

Pittsburgh International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh.

📍 ~21 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$197

Airports nearby Pittsburgh used as alternative

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International offers significantly more direct flight options and a broad carrier selection.

📍 ~135 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Pittsburgh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $262. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging $496. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $476.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh is considered to be $347 or less. The median price for this route was $675. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $1362 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, March, October, and April have offered the cheapest flights from Houston to Pittsburgh. March typically sees a median price of $94, making it the most affordable month. October follows with a median price of $187, and April with a median price of $212. The annual median price for this route is $675, indicating these months offer significant savings.

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Houston to Pittsburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh

Most itineraries for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh connect at least once, with only 21.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Pittsburgh

Regular price: $110 - $357

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh is typically between $110 and $357. The current lowest deal is $187 via Kayak for travel from Nov 7-Nov 9.

now $187

Low $110

High $357

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh

March

Cheapest

Flights from $94

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $730

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Pittsburgh

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Pittsburgh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$365

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$339

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$313

$289

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$193

$216

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$177

$236

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$287

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$357 → $196

45%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$406 → $268

34%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$359 → $230

36%

4 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

$310 → $192

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh