Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Pittsburgh is two hours ahead of Phoenix and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from PHX to PIT start at 07:45 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PHX to PIT flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. When you're ready to start your Pittsburgh adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of the United States:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
Allegiant Air stands out as the most punctual carrier for PHX to PIT flights, with 82.35% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between PHX and PIT include:
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PHX make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To get to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport from central Phoenix, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to PHX:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Book a hotel close to PIT if you're catching a late Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and discover more of Pittsburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Pittsburgh International Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Pittsburgh in March.
Before locking in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PHX to PIT sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Pittsburgh is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres east of Pittsburgh, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Columbus is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. No trip is complete without a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
