What percentage of Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 25.6% of flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

The typical direct flight time from Raleigh to Pittsburgh is 1 hour and 21 minutes, covering a distance of 528 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to 7 hours and 57 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

Historically, good prices on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh are observed frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent opportunities for favorable pricing. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Raleigh to Pittsburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

Fares for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh typically range from $163–$656, with a median price of $423. Right now, prices are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh may require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh, February stands out with a median fare of just $70. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $74. Following these, March presents another economical option, with a median fare of $110.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Pittsburgh covers a distance of 528 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

The typical journey time for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh is 1h 21m, including connections. However, most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 25.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

Regular price: $101 - $221

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh is typically between $101 and $221. The current lowest deal is $98 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Jan 12-Jan 26.

now $98

Low $101

High $221

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to PIT is February, with a median price of $70. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $642. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $70

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $642

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

JetBlue Airways

$370

$283

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

JetBlue Airways

$338

$279

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Breeze Airways

$334

$300

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

JetBlue Airways

$269

$266

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

$325

$282

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

JetBlue Airways

$329

$294

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$278 → $178

36%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$278 → $188

32%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$297 → $209

30%

1 night

Aug 3 - Aug 4

$370 → $283

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

Raleigh - Pittsburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Raleigh to Pittsburgh are above the typical level of $423.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh, with a median price of $70.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 21m.

A direct flight from Raleigh to Pittsburgh typically takes 1h 21m, while connecting flights take 8h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

25.6% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 25.6% of flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights.

Breeze Airways has offered direct flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Pittsburgh.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Pittsburgh main airports to arrive at

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Pittsburgh used as alternative

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cleveland Hopkins International is a major international hub with many direct flight options for your trip.

📍 ~200 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$99

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Pittsburgh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $156. Booking within 0-6 days of travel saw an average price of $251, while planning 14-27 days out resulted in an average price of $175. Prices tended to be significantly higher for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $593, and for those made 60+ days out, with an average price of $494.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Pittsburgh is considered to be $163 or less. The median price for this route was $423. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of observed prices being $656 or less. This threshold of $163 represents the lower end of prices typically seen for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh are February, with a median price of $70, and January, with a median price of $74. March also offered relatively low prices, with a median of $110. The annual median price for this route was $423, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Raleigh to Pittsburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

Regular price: $101 - $221

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh is typically between $101 and $221. The current lowest deal is $98 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Jan 12-Jan 26.

now $98

Low $101

High $221

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

February

Cheapest

Flights from $70

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $642

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

JetBlue Airways

$370

$283

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

JetBlue Airways

$338

$279

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Breeze Airways

$334

$300

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

JetBlue Airways

$269

$266

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

$325

$282

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Pittsburgh

Raleigh (RDU) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

JetBlue Airways

$329

$294

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$278 → $178

36%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$278 → $188

32%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$297 → $209

30%

1 night

Aug 3 - Aug 4

$370 → $283

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh