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Spirit Airlines operates a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh. Only a few flights depart per day, usually in the evening for an overnight redeye. United Airlines and Delta operate one stop flights between LAX and PIT. These flights stop in cities such as Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL).

Travelers can catch a 28X bus at PIT, on the lower level at door two. The bus will take approximately 40min to arrive in downtown Pittsburgh. A taxi is a more expensive option but takes approximately 25min. Taxis such as Yellow Cab can be flagged down at the arrivals curb at PIT.

LAX provides nursing rooms throughout the airport for mothers who would like some privacy to breastfeed their babies. In terminal 1, the lactation station is near gate 13. In terminal 2, the station is between gates 21B and 23A. In terminal 4, it's by the Sunglasses Hut. In terminal 5, it's across from the food court. In terminal 6, it's at gate 64B. Terminals 7 and 8 have a lactation station by the passenger screening area. And in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, the lactation station is across from the Vanilla Bake Shop, between Gates 205 and 207, and near gates 221 and 225 in West Gate. These nursing rooms provide a chair, sink, counter or table, and an electrical outlet.

LAX happily provides relief areas for service animals and pets. In terminal 1, the relief area is near gate 13. In terminal 2, it's near gate 21. In terminal 3, it is in the outdoor atrium. For terminal 4 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal, the pet relief area is near the entrance to the bridge between the two terminals. In terminal 5, the pet relief area is near gate 52B. In terminal 6, it is in the outdoor atrium by the restrooms near gate 62. And in terminal 7, the area is in a room by gate 37. The animal relief stations have green grass-like outdoor carpeting, decorative plants, and a plastic bag dispenser so that you can clean up after your pet.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Pittsburgh flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Breeze Airways: 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 Los Angeles and Pittsburgh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $221 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $392 for nonstop.

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.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Los Angeles to Pittsburgh route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $489, a difference of $134. 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 Los Angeles to Pittsburgh flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, 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 Los Angeles to Pittsburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 1:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:31 am and lands at 2:17 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $391. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh takes 4h 46m, covering 2,129 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 $330 to $3,018. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $168, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 24m, compared with 6h 42m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 46m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Pittsburgh is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Los Angeles to Pittsburgh range from $329 to $490, with an average of $391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $329 counts as a good deal.

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

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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.