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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 21.8% of flights from Houston to Pittsburgh are non-stop. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one stop. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that direct options are available but represent a smaller portion of the overall flight offerings.

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

A direct flight from Houston to Pittsburgh typically takes approximately 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 difference highlights the time savings associated with choosing a non-stop option for this route.

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

Historically, non-stop flights from Houston to Pittsburgh typically come with a premium. The median price for a direct flight is around $427, while connecting flights have a median price of $340. This represents a premium of approximately 26% for the convenience of a non-stop journey. Direct flights account for about 46% of the available options, suggesting they are a significant portion of the offerings despite the higher cost.

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2026-08-10 – 2026-08-17
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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 is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 1797 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the time spent on layovers in addition to flight segments. When flights do connect, they typically involve 2 stopovers.

For those seeking cheap flights from Houston to Pittsburgh, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $347–$1362, with a median of $675. Currently, only 3% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating a less favorable market for immediate bookings. New deals for this route 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 typically March, with a median fare of just $94. Other cost-effective options include October, where the median fare is $187, and April, with a median fare of $212. Planning your trip during these months can significantly reduce your travel costs.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Pittsburgh

Regular price: $129 - $424

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh is between $129 and $424. The current lowest deal is $194 with United Airlines for travel from Aug 10-Aug 17.

now $194

Low $129

High $424

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

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Pittsburgh

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Pittsburgh

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$153

$243

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Pittsburgh

Houston (HOU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$452

$381

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$167

$194

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$146

$194

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$144

$194

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$165

$194

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 10

$426 → $204

52%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$432 → $246

43%

7 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 26

$411 → $242

41%

7 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 14

$425 → $259

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh

Houston - Pittsburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from HOU to PIT are above the typical level of $675 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 5m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 78.2% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Houston to Pittsburgh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from HOU to PIT appear regularly, check frequently for new offers.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Pittsburgh and is often a cheaper option for this route.

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

💸 Flights from ~$222

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport provides another departure choice from Houston for flights heading to Pittsburgh.

📍 ~15 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$235

Pittsburgh main airports to arrive at

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Pittsburgh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$222

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 ~$135

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Pittsburgh

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$1,068

$719

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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 for a flight is around $262. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly to an average of $496. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $476.

A good price for a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh is considered to be $347 or less. This threshold represents the lower end of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route historically stands at $675, indicating that fares can often be considerably higher. Prices can range significantly, with some fares reaching up to $1362 or more.

Historically, March, October, and April are typically the cheapest months to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh. March often sees the lowest median prices, around $94. October follows with a median price of $187, and April has a median of $212. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price for this route, which is $675.

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Houston to Pittsburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh

How much is a round trip from Houston to Pittsburgh

Regular price: $129 - $424

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh is between $129 and $424. The current lowest deal is $194 with United Airlines for travel from Aug 10-Aug 17.

now $194

Low $129

High $424

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Pittsburgh

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$153

$243

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Pittsburgh

Houston (HOU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$452

$381

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$167

$194

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$146

$194

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$144

$194

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Pittsburgh

Houston (IAH) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines

$165

$194

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 10

$426 → $204

52%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$432 → $246

43%

7 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 26

$411 → $242

41%

7 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 14

$425 → $259

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh