Can I fly direct from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall options. Historically, approximately 9.8% of flights on this route were direct. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, most itineraries will involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight time from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is 5 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of 3620 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 9 hours and 17 minutes. This indicates a considerable difference in travel time between direct and connecting itineraries. Travelers should account for the longer duration if choosing a flight with a stopover.

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

Historically, direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco cost approximately 12% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $389, while connecting flights had a median price of $347. Direct flights represented about 8.4% of the available options. This premium reflects 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: $239 - $437

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

The regular price range for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is between $239 and $437. The current lowest deal is $271 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $271

Low $239

High $437

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$712

$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$693

$488

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$689

$493

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$620

$576

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$539

$536

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$553

$1,039

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

$521 → $376

28%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$529 → $395

25%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

$528 → $395

25%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$689 → $564

18%

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 from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Historically, November, October, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ 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 on this route.

Connecting flights make up 90.2% of available routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals on flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco appear frequently, so check often.

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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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 typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $418. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to $1086, indicating a significant increase for last-minute arrangements. Planning ahead by at least 60 days can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco was $349 or less. The median price for this route was $600. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of flights costing $854 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around or below the $349 threshold.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, with a median price of $165. October also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $188. January followed as another affordable option, showing a median price of $239. These months typically present more economical travel opportunities compared to the annual median price of $600 for the route.

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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: $239 - $437

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

The regular price range for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is between $239 and $437. The current lowest deal is $271 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $271

Low $239

High $437

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$712

$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$693

$488

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$689

$493

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$620

$576

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$539

$536

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PIT - San Francisco

Pittsburgh (PIT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$553

$1,039

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

$521 → $376

28%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$529 → $395

25%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

$528 → $395

25%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$689 → $564

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco