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Cheapest round-trip
$188
Typical prices: $399-$518
Frontier
Sat 9/8Wed 9/12
CLT - PIT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$448
Typical prices: $421-$543
American Airlines
Thu 9/6Thu 9/6
CLT - PIT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 28m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $155 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh (CLT-PIT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Pittsburgh

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
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1:30 pm - 7:23 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 53m1 stop Orlando
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7:51 pm - 8:37 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
12h 46m1 stop Orlando
$188Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
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9:40 pm - 1:47 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
16h 07m1 stop Orlando
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2:32 pm - 8:35 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
18h 03m1 stop Orlando
$188Frontier
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
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9:52 pm - 1:47 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
15h 55m1 stop Orlando
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2:32 pm - 8:35 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
18h 03m1 stop Orlando
$188Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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3:10 pm - 11:20 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
8h 10m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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2:42 pm - 3:16 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
24h 34m1 stop Orlando
$225Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
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9:32 am - 1:47 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
28h 15m1 stop Orlando
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7:00 am - 2:15 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 15m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$225Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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3:10 pm - 9:33 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 23m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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7:51 pm - 8:37 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
12h 46m1 stop Orlando
$225Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:50 am - 12:45 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
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2:00 pm - 9:15 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
$277Southwest
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:50 am - 12:45 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
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1:55 pm - 9:15 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$277Southwest
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
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11:00 am - 6:01 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 01m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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6:28 am - 1:32 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 04m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$286American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
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11:00 am - 6:01 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 01m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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8:18 pm - 9:55 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CLT Charlotte Douglas
1h 37mnonstop
$369American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Charlotte to Pittsburgh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh start at $188. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $399 to $518. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $188 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Pittsburgh, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 91% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Pittsburgh at $391 round-trip.
  • January ($832) and February ($560) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 112% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Charlotte to Pittsburgh the cheapest?

Flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to Pittsburgh

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on PIT

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLT

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Charlotte to Pittsburgh flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh

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Your Charlotte to Pittsburgh flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Is a really cheap ticket from Charlotte to Pittsburgh worth it if I have to do a self-transfer?

    This depends on your personal situation. These tickets can be a great bargain, as long as the duration of the connection leaves you enough time to complete the self-transfer. You'll have to deplane, collect any checked baggage, possibly get to another terminal for the next leg of your flight, and check in and go through security again.

  • What cheap flight from Charlotte to Pittsburgh offers a comfortable economy seat?

    A cheap United flight from CLT to PIT with one stop in Washington, D.C. (IAD) has economy seats with 31 inches of seat pitch on both legs of the flight. On both legs of the flight, you can also enjoy free streaming entertainment and basic web browsing for a small fee.

  • What are some common connection cities on a cheap flight from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    Cheap flights on Spirit tend to stop in Orlando (MCO) and cheap flights on Delta tend to stop in Detroit, Atlanta, or New York City (LGA). While American offers a number of non-stop flights, they also have flights that stop in Washington, D.C. (DCA), Philadelphia, and Raleigh-Durham. Cheap flights on United tend to stop in Chicago (ORD) or New York City (EWR).

  • Which flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh leave a small carbon footprint?

    If you are looking for a sustainable flight from CLT to PIT, consider flying on Delta, an airline often cited as one of the top 10 most sustainable airlines in the world. Delta is making successful strides toward canceling half of its fuel emissions by 2050. They have also removed and recycle single-use materials on their flights.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Charlotte to Pittsburgh flights?

    Among airlines operating Charlotte to Pittsburgh flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Pittsburgh.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    Flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Charlotte to Pittsburgh flights?

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

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $155 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $470 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh pass through?

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

    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 63% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Baltimore/Washington (BWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    On the Charlotte to Pittsburgh route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 53%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $423 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $888: a $465 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Charlotte to Pittsburgh spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Pittsburgh flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Pittsburgh?

    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.

  • How long is a flight from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Pittsburgh takes 1h 28m, covering 366 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 8:33 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:28 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 28m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Charlotte to Pittsburgh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $464. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Charlotte to Pittsburgh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $188 to $1,041. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Charlotte to Pittsburgh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Charlotte to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $150, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 22m, compared with 3h 54m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 3h 56m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What car rental options are available at Pittsburgh Airport (PIT)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Charlotte to Pittsburgh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh range from $399 to $518, with an average of $464 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Charlotte to Pittsburgh flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Charlotte to Pittsburgh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Charlotte to Pittsburgh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $423 - about $465 less than Monday (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charlotte to Pittsburgh trip for October. Fares historically average $391 round-trip in that month - typically $441 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Philadelphia Airport (PHL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $155 round-trip on this route - about $315 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Pittsburgh Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
  • The Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) is a hub for American, US Airways, PSA Airlines, and others. The Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is a hub for US Airways, Republic Airways, Southern Airways Express, and others. American offers a number of non-stop flights from CLT to PIT.
  • Delta offers Unaccompanied Minor service for a fee to children 8 to 17 on one-stop flights from CLT to PIT. At an Atlanta or Detroit connection, your child can enjoy the Delta Sky Zone, a staffed lounge specifically designed for Unaccompanied Minors who are waiting for the next leg of their flight.
  • At CLT, economy passengers can pay at the door or purchase a prepaid lounge pass in order to wait in the exclusive The Club CLT, located in Concourse A, airside. With a ticket on American or any oneworld airline, you can pay at the door to access the American Airlines Admirals Club in Concourses B and C.
  • If you want to rent a car when you land at PIT, you can easily access the car rental counters at baggage claim. All vehicles are parked on the first level of the parking garage, which is where you will pick them up and drop them off. If you need any add-ons with your car, such as a GPS navigation device or a car seat, make sure you mention this at the time that you make your rental car reservation.
  • One of the cheapest flights you can purchase from CLT to PIT that allows a carry-on with every basic economy ticket is aboard Delta. A Delta carry-on has no weight restrictions but must be within dimensions 22 x 14 x 9 inches. If you wish to pay a fee in order to add a checked bag, it must be within 50 lbs and 62 inches in total diameter.

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Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Pittsburgh Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Charlotte Douglas to Pittsburgh

Monday

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Tuesday

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American Airlines

Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Pittsburgh to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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