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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia 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.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

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
• 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $117 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $374 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 17% of one-stop connections

Boston Logan Intl (BOS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $216 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $539, a difference of $323. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Pittsburgh flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, morning flights for 20%, 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 9:56 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:46 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $345. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh takes 1h 26m, covering 267 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 $200 to $1,874. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 30m, compared with 3h 47m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 44m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh range from $167 to $503, with an average of $345 over the past 12 months. Anything below $167 counts as a good deal.

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

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue