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Cheapest round-trip
$333
Typical prices: $285-$467
American Airlines
Tue 11/3Tue 11/17
PIT - LAX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$153
Typical prices: $133-$260
Southwest
Fri 8/7
PIT - LAX • 1 stop
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Breeze Airways offers nonstop flights with low fares and flexible booking policies.
Its Airbus A220 adds wider seats, larger windows, and a quieter cabin.
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You can fly direct with United Airlines, American Airlines and Breeze Airways. Average duration is 5h 11m
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Cheapest • Avg $300 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 45m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles (PIT-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles 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 Pittsburgh to Los Angeles

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 8:00 pm
PIT
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LAX
5h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:03 am - 4:38 pm
LAX
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PIT
4h 35mnonstop
$333American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 21
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 3:35 pm
PIT
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LAX
11h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:55 pm - 11:10 pm
LAX
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PIT
6h 15m
1 stop
$334Southwest
Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 20
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 12:40 pm
PIT
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LAX
9h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 12:40 am
LAX
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PIT
6h 25m
1 stop
$335Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 11:54 am
PIT
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LAX
5h 19mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 5:24 am
LAX
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PIT
9h 34m
1 stop
$336Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 10:20 pm
PIT
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LAX
6h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 9:50 pm
LAX
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PIT
8h 55m
1 stop
$337Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20
Breeze Airways Logo
9:35 am - 11:54 am
PIT
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LAX
5h 19mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:39 pm - 8:31 pm
LAX
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PIT
4h 52mnonstop
$338Breeze Airways
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 6:07 pm
PIT
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LAX
8h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:46 pm
LAX
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PIT
4h 46mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 21
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 3:35 pm
PIT
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LAX
11h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 10:05 pm
LAX
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PIT
9h 25m
2 stops
$340Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 1
United Airlines Logo
3:44 pm - 6:03 pm
PIT
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LAX
5h 19mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 4:04 pm
LAX
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PIT
4h 45mnonstop
$341United Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 2:30 pm
PIT
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LAX
10h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:15 pm - 10:55 am
LAX
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PIT
9h 40m
1 stop
$342Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Pittsburgh to Los Angeles flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles departing in November.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Pittsburgh, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, 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 Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost $318 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $410 and $401 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $402, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, 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 Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$153
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles

  • What are some good choices for nonstop flights between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles?

    One of the best choices for a nonstop flight between these two cities is the nonstop flight offered by Spirit Airlines.

  • If I am looking to stay at a hotel that has a location near the airport in Los Angeles what are some good options?

    There are quite a few hotels that have a location right at the entrance to the airport and they include the LAX guest house, the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, the Courtyard By Marriott Los Angeles Lax/Century Boulevard, and the Quality Inn & Suites Los Angeles Airport - LAX.

  • If I am looking for a public transportation option to get me from downtown Pittsburgh to the Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) what are some good choices?

    One of the best options to make this trip is the Port Authority Transit 28X Airport Flyer. The fare to ride this bus is around $2.75.

  • What are some of the beach communities that I can easily access once I land at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Because so many people travel to Los Angeles to visit some of the amazing coastal communities that are located here, you'll be happy to know the communities like Marina Del Rey, Huntington Beach, and Manhattan Beach are just a short trip away from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles was $153 for a one-way ticket and $333 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Pittsburgh to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Pittsburgh to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $286 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $398 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Pittsburgh to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Pittsburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Pittsburgh and LAX 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 Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $199 or less one-way and $346 or less round-trip.
  • If you are planning on driving yourself to the airport in Pittsburgh before your flight to Los Angeles there are several different options for parking your car. The most economical of these options is their Extended parking lot that cost around $8 per day.
  • If you were looking for a comfortable place to wait at the airport in Pittsburgh before your flight to Los Angeles there are a couple of good options. One is the American Airlines Admirals Club that has a location past security in the main terminal. One other option is The Club PIT that has a location by gate C51 and costs around $45 per hour to use.
  • If someone will be picking you up from the airport in Los Angeles they can do so on the arrivals level at each terminal building. The airport recommends that they wait for you in the free 24-hour cell phone lot that is located just to the east of the airport and is just a 1 or 2min drive to the terminal buildings.
  • If you plan on renting a car when you arrive at the airport in Los Angeles it is important to note that none of the rental car companies have a location at the airport. All of the major rental car companies offer shuttle service to their location offsite and you can find these shuttles under the purple rental car shuttle signs you will find on the arrivals level at each terminal.
  • If you are a new mother that is nursing you'll be happy to know that the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has nursing room locations in each of the terminal buildings of the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Pittsburgh Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Pittsburgh to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways,United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways,United Airlines

American Airlines,Breeze Airways, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways,United Airlines

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Los Angeles Los Angeles to Pittsburgh

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways,United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways,United Airlines

American Airlines,Breeze Airways, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways,United Airlines

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