Can I fly direct from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are available but represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights have made up about 9.8% of the routes in the trailing 90 days. When direct flights are not chosen, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight time from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is approximately 5 hours and 24 minutes. This route covers a distance of 3620 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 9 hours and 17 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when selecting their flight options.

How much more do direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco cost?

Historically, direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco have been about 12% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $389, while connecting flights averaged $347 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights constitute approximately 8.4% of the available options. Travelers can expect to pay a slightly higher premium for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Pittsburgh to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, the data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $165. Following closely, October offers a median fare of $188, and January is also a cost-effective option at $239. These months present the best opportunities for travelers seeking lower prices on this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $349 to $854, with a median fare of $600. Currently, about 11% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that favorable deals are available. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 9.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means travelers should generally expect to make multiple stops on their journey from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

A typical journey from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 16h 16m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stop. Travelers should factor in this extended travel time when planning their trip.

The distance between Pittsburgh and San Francisco is approximately 3620 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a significant amount of air travel, often requiring connections as indicated by the flight data.

How much is a round trip from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Regular price: $335 - $649

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

The regular price range for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is typically between $335 and $649. The current lowest deal is $315 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 29-Oct 1.

now $315

Low $335

High $649

The cheapest time to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$639

$558

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$693

$572

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$703

$612

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$506

$444

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$528

$420

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$513

$451

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$703 → $524

25%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$689 → $514

25%

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$693 → $518

25%

2 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 10

$727 → $557

23%

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Pittsburgh - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares are below the typical level for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $165.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $165.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 16h 16m.

Flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco typically take 16h 16m with connecting service.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant, with 9.8% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one carrier that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco appear frequently.

Pittsburgh main airports to depart from

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Cheapest

Pittsburgh International is a good option for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$252

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your flight to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$252

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco city center with extensive domestic options.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~$252

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is 60+ days before departure, with an average price of $418. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically sees the highest average prices, around $1086. Across the trailing quarter, prices generally increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $495. For optimal savings, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is considered to be $349 or less. The median price for this route has been $600. Travelers should be aware that prices can go up to $854 or more, representing the higher end of typical fares. Aiming for prices at or below the good price threshold of $349 can lead to significant savings.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, with a median price of $165. October also offers competitive prices, with a median of $188. January typically sees a median price of $239. These months represent the best opportunities for travelers to find more affordable fares compared to the annual median price of $600.

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Pittsburgh to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Regular price: $335 - $649

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

The regular price range for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is typically between $335 and $649. The current lowest deal is $315 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 29-Oct 1.

now $315

Low $335

High $649

The cheapest time to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

November

Cheapest

Flights from $165

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $905

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$639

$558

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$693

$572

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$703

$612

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$506

$444

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$528

$420

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$513

$451

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$703 → $524

25%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$689 → $514

25%

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$693 → $518

25%

2 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 10

$727 → $557

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Pittsburgh - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares are below the typical level for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $165.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $165.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 16h 16m.

Flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco typically take 16h 16m with connecting service.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant, with 9.8% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one carrier that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco appear frequently.

Pittsburgh main airports to depart from

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Cheapest

Pittsburgh International is a good option for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$252

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your flight to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$252

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco city center with extensive domestic options.

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,465

$1,249

Save $216

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Pittsburgh to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Pittsburgh - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

November is historically cheapest at $165.

Connecting flights average 16h 16m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Pittsburgh main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

How much should a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

What's the flight time from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

How much more do direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco cost?

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Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Pittsburgh to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Pittsburgh - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

November is historically cheapest at $165.

Connecting flights average 16h 16m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Pittsburgh main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Nov 11

Dec 05

Dec 24

Dec 24

Sep 30

Oct 05

Oct 17

Sep 26

Dec 31

Dec 21

Dec 22

Dec 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

How much should a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?