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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:27 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:47 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh takes 1h 27m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh range from $309 to $553, with an average of $471 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $471 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $117 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $480 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Pittsburgh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $198 to $1,852. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Philadelphia 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.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $124, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Budget
• Alamo

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

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

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $434 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $637, a difference of $203.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 25m, compared with 3h 59m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 17m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Some of the most popular sights in Pittsburgh are PNC Ballpark, PPG Paints Arena and David L Lawrence Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Pittsburgh on KAYAK.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.