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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 7:39 pm and lands at 9:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia.

A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia takes 1h 24m, 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 Pittsburgh to Philadelphia range from $305 to $649, with an average of $485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $156 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $486 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.

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

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

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia is around $198 round-trip, with a flight time of about 6h 24m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $136, with a trip time of about 7h 29m. The bus is similarly priced at around $89 and takes about 9h 05m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 43% lower. However, those options take about 1+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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

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

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $453 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $823, a difference of $370.

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 Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h, compared with 4h 14m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 37m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Pittsburgh to Philadelphia 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 Kidsport is located airside, on Concourse C. This designated children's area features seven interactive installations that are designed to encourage creativity and learning. The Kidsport also has a nursing area with a changing table, comfortable seating for adults, and additional toys and play equipment for toddlers.

Yes. The USO at PIT is a vast lounge of over a thousand square feet that features couches, easy chairs, workstations, TV, refreshments, and family areas. The services of this lounge are free to active-duty US military members and their families. This loung is located near Gate C24, airside.

Yes. PHL has installed Mamava lactation suites throughout the terminals. These are freestanding fiberglass units where moms can breastfeed in private if they choose or pump if they need to. These clean, lockable spaces feature bench seating, a fold-down table, motion-activated lighting, a coat hook, a mirror, and an electrical outlet that makes using an electric breast pump easy.

American Airlines is one carrier that operates a direct flight between PIT and PHL. United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue are airlines that operate one-stop flights between PIT and PHL. Layover cities include Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Washington (DCA), and Detroit (DTW).