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Because of the short distance between the two locations, it is possible to find many direct flights from Boston to Pittsburgh that are offered each day. These are often serviced by American Airlines or jetBlue. You will find some flights that require a connection, and these layovers often take place in cities like Washington, D.C.

One of the easiest and quickest ways to travel from downtown Boston to Boston Logan International Airport is by driving, which generally will take you around 5 to 10min unless there is additional traffic. You can also use public transportation for the journey instead, like bus line SL1, which will bring you to the airport in approximately 15 to 20min.

There are a few different ways for you to travel from Pittsburgh International Airport to the city center, including driving, which will typically take you between 30 and 40min depending on how heavy traffic is at the time. Otherwise, you can opt for public transportation instead, such as bus lines 24 and 28X. These bus lines will bring you to the city center in around 1h 15min to 1h 20min in normal circumstances.

Pittsburgh International Airport has its own rental car center which can be conveniently found inside of the Arrivals terminal near the main baggage claim area. You will find several different companies that have on-site offices here, including Alamo, Enterprise, and National. Each of these companies stores their fleet directly at the airport, making it easy to pick up your vehicle after your flight has landed and return it when you need to grab your flight home.

Among airlines operating Boston to Pittsburgh flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Boston and Pittsburgh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Pittsburgh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $172 round-trip via Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), compared to $299 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

One-stop flights from Boston to Pittsburgh most commonly connect through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 6% of one-stop connections

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Boston to Pittsburgh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $258 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $359, a difference of $101. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Boston to Pittsburgh flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Pittsburgh are PNC Ballpark, David L Lawrence Convention Center and PPG Paints Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Pittsburgh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boston to Pittsburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:41 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 42% above the route average of $297. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Boston to Pittsburgh takes 1h 56m, covering 495 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $252 to $1,118. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Boston to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 3h 57m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 02m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Budget
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Boston to Pittsburgh range from $233 to $421, with an average of $297 over the past 12 months. Anything below $233 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Boston to Pittsburgh flights:

• JetBlue
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.