Flying from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Explore your options for leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), the city's main airports.
The average time for a direct Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Pittsburgh (where Pittsburgh International Airport is located) and Philadelphia share the UTC-4 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the most popular route. There are 42 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with American Airlines at 9:52pm. Opt for the first PHL to PIT departure with American Airlines at 8:14am if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Philadelphia to PIT won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport with American Airlines. This top airline operates services from PHL.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from PHL to PIT.
Among carriers operating on this route, American Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
78.93% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to PIT flight, stay in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82.45% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PIT if you're catching a late flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and see more of Pittsburgh and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
At the moment, ر.ق. 177 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 289. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to PIT.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). July is the busiest month to travel to Pittsburgh. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Book your Philadelphia to PIT flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Pittsburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Pittsburgh right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh International Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Pittsburgh when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Andy Warhol Museum followed by Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh.
Explore more of the United States
Pittsburgh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres west of Pittsburgh, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Cleveland is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Pittsburgh. No journey is complete without visiting Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
