What percentage of Pittsburgh to Seattle flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 26.4% of flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route will typically have at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Pittsburgh to Seattle?

A direct flight from Pittsburgh to Seattle typically takes 5 hours and 19 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight duration of 319 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 30 minutes, or 510 minutes.

How often do cheap flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers can often find favorable prices for this route. The availability of these deals has been consistently observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Pittsburgh to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle

The journey from Pittsburgh to Seattle covers a significant distance of 3411 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a travel experience that balances comfort with efficiency, often involving a layover given the route's characteristics. Understanding this distance is key to planning your trip and setting expectations for flight duration and potential connections.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle, prices typically range from $387 to $902, with a median fare of $677. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain on this route can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Pittsburgh to Seattle? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $159. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $314, and October, where the median fare is $376. Planning your travel during these months could lead to substantial savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle connect at least once, with only 26.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally anticipate at least one stop on your journey, and often two, which will extend your overall travel time.

How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to Seattle? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 5h 19m. While the non-stop flight time is also around 5h 19m, given that most itineraries involve connections, you should factor in additional time for layovers. For connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 12h 0m, so be prepared for a longer travel day if your itinerary includes multiple stops.

How much is a round trip from Pittsburgh to Seattle

Regular price: $272 - $498

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

The regular price range for flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle is $272 to $498. The current lowest deal is $235 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 14-Aug 29.

now $235

Low $272

High $498

The cheapest time to fly from Pittsburgh to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Seattle is January, with a median price of $176. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $868. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $176

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $868

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Pittsburgh to Seattle

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$521

$358

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$562

$357

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$325

$235

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$372

$246

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$343

$246

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$356

$246

One-way

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

2 nights

Jan 8 - Jan 10

$588 → $235

60%

4 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 18

$585 → $245

58%

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

$597 → $271

55%

14 nights

Jan 9 - Jan 23

$557 → $235

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Pittsburgh to Seattle

Pittsburgh - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Pittsburgh to Seattle are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Seattle, with a median price of $176.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 19m

The typical direct flight from Pittsburgh to Seattle takes 5h 19m, while connecting flights average 12h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is an airline that has offered direct flights on the Pittsburgh to Seattle route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for Pittsburgh to Seattle

Deals on flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Pittsburgh main airports to depart from

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Cheapest

Pittsburgh International is a convenient departure choice for flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle.

📍 ~21 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$182

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$182

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett (PAE) is a useful alternative for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$575

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for tickets bought within this window averaged around $713. In contrast, tickets purchased 7-13 days before departure typically cost around $850, indicating a significant price difference for last-minute bookings. For those planning 28-59 days ahead, the average price was $726.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Pittsburgh to Seattle is considered to be $387 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $677. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $902 or less.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle, with a median price of $159. Other months with lower median prices include April at $314 and October at $376. This is significantly lower than the annual median price of $677 for this route.

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Pittsburgh to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Pittsburgh to Seattle

Regular price: $272 - $498

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

The regular price range for flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle is $272 to $498. The current lowest deal is $235 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 14-Aug 29.

now $235

Low $272

High $498

The cheapest time to fly from Pittsburgh to Seattle

January

Cheapest

Flights from $176

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $868

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Pittsburgh to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Pittsburgh to Seattle

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$521

$358

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$562

$357

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$325

$235

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$372

$246

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$343

$246

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - Seattle

Pittsburgh (PIT) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$356

$246

One-way

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

2 nights

Jan 8 - Jan 10

$588 → $235

60%

4 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 18

$585 → $245

58%

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

$597 → $271

55%

14 nights

Jan 9 - Jan 23

$557 → $235

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Pittsburgh to Seattle