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$53 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh (PHL-PIT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
Frontier Logo
1:08 pm - 2:29 pmPHL-PIT
1h 21mnonstop
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3:14 pm - 4:36 pmPIT-PHL
1h 22mnonstop
$80Frontier
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
Frontier Logo
1:08 pm - 2:29 pmPHL-PIT
1h 21mnonstop
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3:14 pm - 4:36 pmPIT-PHL
1h 22mnonstop
$90Frontier
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Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
Frontier Logo
1:42 pm - 3:03 pmPHL-PIT
1h 21mnonstop
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3:14 pm - 4:36 pmPIT-PHL
1h 22mnonstop
$94Frontier
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Fri, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 21
Frontier Logo
1:42 pm - 3:03 pmPHL-PIT
1h 21mnonstop
Frontier Logo
3:10 pm - 4:32 pmPIT-PHL
1h 22mnonstop
$100Frontier
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Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 12:01 pmPHL-PIT
1h 35mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:09 amPIT-PHL
1h 09mnonstop
$139American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 21
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1:42 pm - 3:03 pmPHL-PIT
1h 21mnonstop
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7:08 am - 1:01 pmPIT-PHL
5h 53m1 stop
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
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1:16 pm - 2:36 pmPHL-PIT
1h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 12:53 pmPIT-PHL
5h 53m1 stop
Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 6:20 pmPHL-PIT
1h 15mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:15 amPIT-PHL
1h 15mnonstop
$154American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 9:15 amPHL-PIT
11h 16m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 2:38 pmPIT-PHL
7h 30m1 stop
$158Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 5:09 pmPHL-PIT
11h 39m1 stop
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6:04 pm - 11:59 pmPIT-PHL
5h 55m1 stop
$178Spirit Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice, saving costs on short flights.


Avoid Basic Fare to prevent extra fees; consider Economy Bundle for better value.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for budget travel with carry-on only, but compare total costs with Main Cabin.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for short flights.

Airports
PHL

PHL offers two post-security shuttle bus routes for quick terminal transfers, ideal for tight connections.

Read more about PHLby Harriet Baskas
PIT

For budget-friendly travel from PIT, use the 28X Airport Flyer bus to downtown Pittsburgh, taking about 45 minutes.

Read more about PITby Matt Meltzer
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and PHL

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

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.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Pittsburgh on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is September, where tickets cost $105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $493 and $478 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$53
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 88% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 53% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

  • Is it possible to use public transportation to Pittsburg International Airport (PIT)?

    Yes. The West Busway is operated by the Port Authority of Allegheny County and provides service to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) (28X Airport Flyer). The route travels on a regular basis between PIT, Downtown Pittsburgh, Robinson Town Center, and Oakland. It runs every half hour or so outside of baggage claim 6.

  • Are there airline lounges or clubs at Pittsburg International Airport (PIT)?

    Yes. The Pittsburgh International Airport has a number of airline lounges. In the Airside Concourse C near Gate C54, there is a Military Lounge that is solely for military people and their families. The American Airlines Admirals Club is located on the Mezzanine Level of the Airside Terminal (Level 4) and offers various services and amenities to make travel more restful.

  • Can I find public transportation from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)?

    Yes. Between the airport and Philadelphia, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides frequent and reliable transportation via trains. Except for Terminal A west, the train comes to a complete stop at every terminal. There are also bus services available for passengers that prefer buses, and they allow for both card and cash payments.

  • Is there parking available at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)?

    Yes. The airport offers garage parking which is on the upper level and available for Terminals A through F, economy parking which is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is accessible using the Island Avenue entrance, and short-term parking too. There are two charging stations for electric cars in Garage C, two in Garage D, and also three inside the Economy Lot.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh was $53 for a one-way ticket and $80 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh?

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    When flying out of Philadelphia you will be using Philadelphia. You will be landing at Pittsburgh, also known as Pittsburgh.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, American Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh are American Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $406 and an overall rating of 7.2, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $120 and an overall rating of 5.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Pittsburgh with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and PIT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $68 or less one-way and $98 or less round-trip.
  • At Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), a passenger information center is placed in the Airside Terminal's center, bordered on each side by television banks that display current arrival and departure information. Any inquiries not displayed here can be made at the information desk.
  • There is a nursing lounge open for nursing mothers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), located in Concourse C, opposite the Kid Sport. It is equipped with sockets enabling mothers to plug in their breast pump, carpeting, padded seating, and a baby changing station.
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) offers ATM services at any time. You will find Citizen's Bank ATMs adjacent to McDonald's and the Fifth Third Bank ATM in the Center Core just beside McDonald's. Citizen's Bank and PNC Bank ATMs are both located before security too.
  • Always remember to park vehicles with their license plates facing the drive aisle at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), for security purposes. You can also pick up passengers at the cell phone waiting area available on the grounds accessed from the I-95 area and Route 291.
  • It’s best to arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 2h before flight departure and 3h earlier for overseas flights and holiday season to allow for security checks, screening, and any purchases. The Landside Terminal's baggage claim is on the lower level. Arriving with enough time you make sure you don't miss your flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
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Direct departures

Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
6.5Food
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

2.0 MediocreElí, Jul 2025PHL - CLE
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Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

Overall very good, only complaint I have is the crew from CLT to SAT could have collected trash sooner.

Above and beyond effort from this crew in a tough situation. So helpful and understanding. Thank you!

We started with trouble checking in 24 hours early. Then my husband did not get his TSA precheck. Finally flight delayed due to no crew. I know things happen

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

We had a wonderful flight due to the care of our experienced pilot and copilot and the magnificent air views from our comfortable seats. What excitement to be in such a small plane with such magnificent around us.

Multiple time changes, then we left earlier than we were told.

Communication could be better but the staff and crew were over the top friendly and helpful, The flight itself was smooth.

flight was cancelled literally at 10pm the night before an early morning flight with hardly any time to reschedule. Will never book with kayak again.

My flight was cancelled 12 hours before takeoff. I was not able to reschedule another flight to make connections and had to cancel the entire trip. The ticket that was supposed to replace the cancelled flight had no boarding pass and I was unable to get one at the airport so I was denied access to the rescheduled flight. I was refunded but I missed my daughter's birthday.

I had a family emergency and couldn’t make the flight, and they wouldn’t let me cancel/refund it (a *month* ahead of time), were especially difficult with me on the phone, and wouldn’t let me even so much as reschedule the flight or get credit.

Flight was cancelled, communication was poor and should have canceled flight much earlier.

Flight was cancelled twice. Moved four more times. Probably the least timely and poorly run airline I have ever experienced in my life. I have traveled hundreds of times to dozens of countries and this one takes the cake.

Excellent crew, good flight. Flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours though.

Pros: "The ground crew and flight crew were great."
Cons: "Would have appreciated easier steps (lower risers) for boarding. Arthritic knee makes it hard for me to manage the high risers between steps. Also having armrests would have made the flight more comfortable."

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

The ticketing agents were rude but then we had a great gate agent very nice we had to ride a buss out to where the plane was parked but it was in some back corner of the airport when we got to the plane the captain who was great btw was cleaning the plane because the same rude ticketing agent told them they we not contracted to vacuum the plane. The ride to las Vegas was fine We had a connecting flight to Dallas. The flight was fine but when we arrived in Dallas everyone who flew on any frontier airlines the picked up bags from baggage claim D15 had to wait over a hour for their bags to start we arrived at 11:30pm ish to the gate we didn't leave the baggage clamed till 12:50 am very not happy and i used to fly frontier 4 times a week for work in Denver i will not be using them again

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

Frontier Airlines was AWFUL. I was an hour early for my flight and the lady refused to check me in. I had to purchase a whole new ticket with a different airline.

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

Late, terrible communication, horrible planning of passenger seating until the literal last minute. One of the worst flying experiences of my life. Y'all suck

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Flights$1251h 13m
Trains$1307h 23m
Buses$987h 41m

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