Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh

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Cheapest round-trip flights $145
Southern Airways Express 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Sun, Mar 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is currently $145
Cheapest one-way flight $49
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Tue, Mar 31
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is currently $49
Cheapest nonstop flights $199
American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Sun, Apr 5
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is currently $199
Last-minute weekend getaway $169
Southern Airways Express 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is currently $169
Cheapest business class flights $353
American Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is currently $353
Fastest flight 1 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh takes 1 hr
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 Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $135–180
November
Most expensive
Typical prices: $165–205

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $199
    Typical price: $175–240
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    DCA - PIT Every day
    1110 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - PIT Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $219
    Typical price: $175–235
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    IAD - PIT Every day
    834 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - PIT Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $201
    Typical price: $220–455
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    BWI - PIT Every day
    976 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - PIT Every day
  • Delta
    from $231
    Typical price: $195–370
    900 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - PIT Every day
  • Southern Airways Express
    from $145
    Typical price: $135–195
    48 weekly connecting flights
    IAD - PIT Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $244
    Typical price: $250–750
    47 weekly connecting flights
    DCA - PIT Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

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 55 min 155 mi
  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)
    Akron United States 1 hr 51 min 82 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $135 to $180.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Southern Airways Express from $145. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $49.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $199, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $219, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $201, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $231, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Southern Airways Express flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $145, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $244, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh starts at $145 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $49 and departs on Tue, Mar 31.
1 hr is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh has a continental climate with distinct seasons. May–Oct, a popular time to visit, is generally warm and humid. In contrast, the winter (Dec–Feb) is cold and snowy. Key events include the St. Patrick's Day Parade (Mar). The Three Rivers Arts Festival (Jun) offers free concerts and exhibits. The Vintage Grand Prix (Jul) features classic automobiles. The Dirty Dozen (Nov) is a bike race on the city’s steepest hills. Light Up Night (Nov), with illuminations and fireworks, kicks off the winter shopping season.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh.
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 Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh 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 Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 834 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 27 nonstop flights and 1,110 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh are:
  • Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 976 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
  • Delta offers 900 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
  • Southern Airways Express offers 48 connecting flights per week. Southern Airways Express flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
  • JetBlue offers 47 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Southern Airways Express from $145. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $49.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $199, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $219, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $201, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $231, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Southern Airways Express flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $145, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh is $244, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh.
  • There are 27 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh at price $169 is offered by Southern Airways Express from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh.
  • There are 27 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh start at $199 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, 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 Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh start at $353 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh start at $145 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, 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 Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh starts at $169 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Southern Airways Express.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh at price $169 is offered by Southern Airways Express from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, 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.

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