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Among airlines operating Pittsburgh to Houston 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.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

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

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 in Economy Class 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 Pittsburgh to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $203 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $448 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.

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

• Orlando (MCO) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections

Orlando (MCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Pittsburgh to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $498, a difference of $119. 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 Pittsburgh to Houston flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 8:31 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 10:56 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 52% above the route average of $430. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Houston takes 3h 11m, 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.

One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 43m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 11m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Houston range from $360 to $540, with an average of $430 over the past 12 months. Anything below $360 counts as a good deal.

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