Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles (PIT - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$260	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is currently $260
Cheapest one-way flight	$131	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Jul 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is currently $131
Cheapest nonstop flights	$333	American Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is currently $333
Last-minute weekend getaway	$432	American 2 stops 17 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is currently $432
Cheapest business class flights	$633	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is currently $633

Fastest flight	5 hr 4 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 4 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $190–275
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–440

Popular airlines from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles

United

Nonstop

from $329

Typical price: $285–450

7 weekly nonstop flights

PIT - LAX Every day

582 weekly connecting flights

PIT - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $333

Typical price: $275–455

6 weekly nonstop flights

PIT - LAX Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

468 weekly connecting flights

PIT - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $361

Typical price: $295–460

515 weekly connecting flights

PIT - LAX Every day
Delta

from $353

Typical price: $280–520

430 weekly connecting flights

PIT - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $495

Typical price: $355–860

61 weekly connecting flights

PIT - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $353

Typical price: $405–930

21 weekly connecting flights

PIT - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Pittsburgh United States 21 min 12 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 2 hr 9 min 117 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Columbus United States 2 hr 56 min 155 mi
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)

Akron United States 1 hr 52 min 82 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $260. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $131.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $333, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $361, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $353, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 11.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $495, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $353, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles starts at $260 from Thu, Jul 9 to Thu, Jul 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $131 and departs on Thu, Jul 9.

5 hr 4 min is the shortest flight time from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 582 connecting flights per week. United flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles are:

American offers 6 nonstop flights and 468 connecting flights per week. American flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 515 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 430 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 61 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $260. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $131.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $333, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $361, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $353, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 11.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $495, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is $353, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

United and American fly direct from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles.

There are 7 United direct flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 American direct flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at price $432 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

United and American fly direct from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles.

There are 7 United direct flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 American direct flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles start at $333 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles start at $633 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles start at $260 from Thu, Jul 9 to Thu, Jul 16.

To book business class trips from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles starts at $432 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at price $432 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.