Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco (PIT - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$349	United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is currently $349
Cheapest one-way flight	$185	Southwest 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is currently $185
Last-minute weekend getaway	$412	United 2 stops 14 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is currently $412
Cheapest business class flights	$1,159	United Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Jun 27 — Mon, Jul 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is currently $1,159

Fastest flight	5 hr 22 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco takes 5 hr 22 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 San Francisco is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $245–385
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $285–485

Popular airlines from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $285–480

13 weekly nonstop flights

PIT - SFO Every day

791 weekly connecting flights

PIT - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $369

Typical price: $305–490

370 weekly connecting flights

PIT - SFO Every day
Delta

from $369

Typical price: $305–620

348 weekly connecting flights

PIT - SFO Every day
American

from $369

Typical price: $305–530

336 weekly connecting flights

PIT - SFO Every day
JetBlue

from $538

Typical price: $375–980

27 weekly connecting flights

PIT - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $547

Typical price: $405–890

21 weekly connecting flights

PIT - SFO 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 San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $245 to $385.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with United from $349. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $185.

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

The cheapest United flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $538, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $547, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco starts at $349 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $185 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

5 hr 22 min is the shortest flight time from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.
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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 13 nonstop flights and 791 connecting flights per week. United flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are:

Southwest offers 370 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 348 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 336 connecting flights per week. American flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
JetBlue offers 27 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with United from $349. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $185.

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

The cheapest United flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $538, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco is $547, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

United flies direct from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

There are 13 United direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco 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 Pittsburgh and San Francisco at price $412 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

United flies direct from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.

There are 13 United direct flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco 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 Pittsburgh to San Francisco on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Pittsburgh and San Francisco start at $349 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco start at $1,159 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jul 6 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Pittsburgh and San Francisco start at $349 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco starts at $412 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Pittsburgh and San Francisco at price $412 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, 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.