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

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 10:29 am
• Latest: departs at 8:11 pm and lands at 11:00 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Pittsburgh takes 2h 49m, covering 1,128 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.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Pittsburgh range from $339 to $595, with an average of $432 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 65% above the $432 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $262 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $472 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Pittsburgh flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Pittsburgh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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

Flights from Houston to Pittsburgh may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Houston to Pittsburgh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $714, a difference of $353.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 4h 37m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 51m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Houston to Pittsburgh flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: 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 always check the fare details before booking.