Are there direct flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh?

Direct flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 13.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter one stop. This data is based on trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

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

A direct flight from Louisville to Pittsburgh typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes, covering a distance of 539 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 4 hours and 14 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this specific journey.

How often do Louisville to Pittsburgh flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Louisville to Pittsburgh route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. The pricing trends observed in the trailing 30 days suggest a dynamic market for this route.

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Louisville to Pittsburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh

Flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh cover a distance of 539 kilometers, making this a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

When looking for cheap flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh, fares typically range from $208 to $464, with a median price of $335. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Pittsburgh is often in December, with a median fare of just $45. Other affordable months include October, where the median fare is $108, and March, with a median fare of $144.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 13.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Louisville to Pittsburgh, including connections, takes approximately 4h 14m. For those rare direct flights, the journey time is considerably shorter, at around 1h 23m.

How much is a round trip from Louisville to Pittsburgh

Regular price: $110 - $294

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh is $110-$294. The current lowest deal is $78 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Nov 20-Dec 7.

now $78

Low $110

High $294

The cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Pittsburgh

The cheapest month to fly from SDF to PIT is December, with a median price of $155. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $608. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $155

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $608

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Louisville to Pittsburgh

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

$406

$233

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

$182

$163

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Breeze Airways

$392

$293

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Breeze Airways

$185

$113

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Breeze Airways

$335

$233

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$289

$325

One-way

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

4 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 30

$406 → $233

43%

4 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 10

$349 → $180

48%

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$351 → $198

44%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$352 → $208

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Louisville to Pittsburgh

Louisville - Pittsburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Louisville to Pittsburgh are below the typical level at $78.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Pittsburgh, with a median price of $155.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 23m

Direct flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh typically take 1h 23m. Connecting flights average 4h 14m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways offers direct flights on this route. Connecting flights are also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways has a direct deal for $78

Breeze Airways has a direct flight deal from Louisville to Pittsburgh for $78.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Louisville main airports to depart from

Louisville International (SDF)

Cheapest

Louisville International (SDF) is a convenient departure airport for flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh.

📍 ~9 km from Louisville city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$79

Pittsburgh main airports to arrive at

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Cheapest

Pittsburgh International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh.

📍 ~21 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$79

Airports nearby Pittsburgh used as alternative

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cleveland Hopkins International is a major international hub with more direct flight options, useful if PIT is unavailable.

📍 ~135 km from Pittsburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Pittsburgh

35% AI deal score

$3,339

From SDF

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Aug 21

Pittsburgh, United States

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Pittsburgh, United States

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Pittsburgh, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Pittsburgh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $154. In contrast, purchasing tickets within 0-6 days of travel can see prices rise to an average of $350. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $326.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Louisville to Pittsburgh is considered to be $208 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $335. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $464 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $208 threshold.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Pittsburgh, with a median price of $45. October also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $108. While March has a median price of $144, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route is $335.

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Louisville to Pittsburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 13.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Louisville to Pittsburgh, including connections, takes approximately 4h 14m. For those rare direct flights, the journey time is considerably shorter, at around 1h 23m.

How much is a round trip from Louisville to Pittsburgh

Regular price: $110 - $294

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh is $110-$294. The current lowest deal is $78 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Nov 20-Dec 7.

now $78

Low $110

High $294

The cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Pittsburgh

December

Cheapest

Flights from $155

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $608

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Louisville to Pittsburgh

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Louisville to Pittsburgh

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

$406

$233

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

$182

$163

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Breeze Airways

$392

$293

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Breeze Airways

$185

$113

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Breeze Airways

$335

$233

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - Pittsburgh

Louisville (SDF) - Pittsburgh (PIT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$289

$325

One-way

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

4 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 30

$406 → $233

43%

4 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 10

$349 → $180

48%

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$351 → $198

44%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$352 → $208

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Louisville to Pittsburgh