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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego (PIT-SAN)

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

Fri, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 14
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5:40 pm - 11:52 pmPIT-SAN
9h 12m1 stop
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6:25 am - 4:45 pmSAN-PIT
7h 20m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Sun, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 14
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7:15 pm - 11:06 pmPIT-SAN
6h 51m1 stop
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6:25 am - 4:45 pmSAN-PIT
7h 20m1 stop
Tue, Jul 15 - Thu, Jul 24
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6:15 am - 10:52 amPIT-SAN
7h 37m1 stop
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9:50 pm - 9:38 amSAN-PIT
8h 48m1 stop
$272United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 13
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5:04 pm - 9:12 pmPIT-SAN
7h 08m1 stop
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10:20 pm - 9:56 amSAN-PIT
8h 36m1 stop
$277United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 5
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5:01 pm - 9:35 pmPIT-SAN
7h 34m1 stop
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10:30 pm - 9:00 amSAN-PIT
7h 30m1 stop
$298Delta
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Fri, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 11
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5:20 am - 11:35 amPIT-SAN
9h 15m2 stops
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6:30 am - 7:45 pmSAN-PIT
10h 15m2 stops
$317Southwest
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Sun, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 16
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7:35 pm - 11:25 pmPIT-SAN
6h 50m1 stop
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10:45 am - 10:45 pmSAN-PIT
9h 00m2 stops
$326Southwest
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Thu, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 27
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1:44 pm - 6:40 pmPIT-SAN
7h 56m1 stop
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10:45 pm - 9:48 amSAN-PIT
8h 03m1 stop
$328American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 26
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1:51 pm - 6:00 pmPIT-SAN
7h 09m1 stop
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10:15 pm - 9:49 amSAN-PIT
8h 34m1 stop
$338Delta
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Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 3
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5:04 am - 10:42 amPIT-SAN
8h 38m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 10:14 pmSAN-PIT
6h 58m1 stop
$417American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego

 
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PIT

Arrive early at PIT due to ongoing construction and potentially busy security lines, especially for morning flights.

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SAN

Use the Route 992 bus for a cheap, quick ride from SAN to Downtown San Diego, running every 15 minutes.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Pittsburgh to San Diego flights

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

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Planning a trip from Pittsburgh to San Diego? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Pittsburgh to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego, 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 San Diego is August, where tickets cost $276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $464 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

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 $318, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pittsburgh to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego

  • Where can I eat at the PIT airport?

    PIT airport hosts numerous restaurants and shops where you can grab a drink or eat before your flight. Passengers can visit the Bellfarm Kitchen in the Center Core in the airside or try out the Dunking Donuts in the Transit Level of the Landside. Go to the Local Craft on Concourse A to grab a drink.

  • Are there artworks at PIT airport?

    Yes. If you are passionate about art and technology, visit Fraley's Robot Repair Shop in Concourse A, which features several robots built from recycled items. The Mister Rodgers Exhibit includes videos from the Fred Rogers Company, Fred’s signature red sweater and sneakers in Concourse C. You can take your family there for a view as you wait for your flight.

  • What is the best way to get to Pacific Beach from SAN airport?

    The fastest way to get to Pacific Beach when you land at SAN airport is by taxi, shuttle, or driving, which takes 11min each. However, driving is the most cost-effective compared to taxi and shuttle. The airport offers car rental services located to the north of the terminals.

  • Does SAN airport offer religious facilities?

    Yes. The airport has a designated prayer or meditation area called The Spirit of Silence. It is designed for travelers for prayers, meditation, or contemplation. It was created by Norie Sato and encourages travelers to keep their thoughts away from the busy experience in the terminals. It is in Terminal 2 post-security and provides a calm relief after flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego was $89 for a one-way ticket and $200 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Pittsburgh and San Diego?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

    Pittsburgh and San Diego are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Pittsburgh from Pittsburgh and will be arriving at San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Pittsburgh to San Diego flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego on on Monday, Friday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $284 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $452 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

    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 San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Pittsburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Pittsburgh and SAN 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego 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 San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $112 or less one-way and $270 or less round-trip.
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) offers accessibility services to passengers with physical and hidden disabilities. The airport has a sensory room in the airside terminal. The suite is quiet and has whimsical lighting features, multiple soundproof rooms and soft furniture designated for people with autism. It helps them decompress from the flying stress. There are also reserved disability parking spaces, telephones for the hearing-impaired, wheelchairs and adapted restrooms on Concourse C and D.
  • PIT airport provides animal services to passengers' pets and services animals since it has pet relief areas in the Airside Terminal and outside the baggage claim in the Landside Area. The inside pet relief area is specifically on Concourse D adjacent to the U.S.S. Post Office. The pet relief areas feature pet-friendly turf, a waste bag dispenser and a trash receptacle.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers baby facilities essential to traveling mothers. After a long flight, you may want to nurse and feed your baby or pump breast milk. Visit one of the three lactation rooms hosted by the airport. They are located in Terminal 1 East Rotunda, Terminal 2 near Gates 34-35 and Terminal 1 West Rotunda. The rooms feature power outlets for the breast pump, comfortable seating, soft lighting, children's seating and sinks.
  • SAN airport has V.I.P. lounges suitable for corporate travelers or business class passengers. The Aspire Lounge is located in Terminal 2 between gates 33 and 23. The lounge offers computers, Wi-Fi, food and drinks and is accessible by DragonPass, Alaska Lounge membership, or Admirals Club. In the same terminal between gates 47 and 48, you will find the United Club lounge that provides conference facilities, computers, Wi-Fi access and magazines.
  • SAN airport also has services and facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. There are buses accessible by passengers with reduced mobility, such the older people and those using wheelchairs inside the airport. Elevators, adapted phones and courtesy carts are also available. The airport has adapted toilets suitable for physically disabled passengers. They are also accessible by a wheelchair.

Prefer to fly direct from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Pittsburgh to San Diego.
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Direct departures

Pittsburgh to San Diego

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Saturday

Southwest

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San Diego to Pittsburgh

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

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Top 5 airlines serving from Pittsburgh to San Diego

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 181 reviews
6.7Food
8.3Boarding
8.2Comfort
8.8Crew
6.6Entertainment
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The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025BDL - RDU
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The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

The flight was comfortable with the usual slight turbulence. Macadamia Nuts would be great snacks to purchase in flight.

This is one of the worst trips that I have ever had. Ending up with an overnight delay. I’m not happy with the fact that they did not provide and set up the arrangement needed for lodging that we had to do it on our own. I also feel there should’ve been Compensation for food.

Had to approach landing twice which caused concern but probably due to weather

This was my first time flying your airline and it was okay. The people were nice but I am not used to all the add ons and no movies or even water. But I knew it was going to be that way. I think I prefer paying for the extras to be more comfortable.

Plane did no snacks and had no wifi or entertainment although the flight was 4 hours long.

My original booking was a nonstop flight. It got changed to a flight with a 6vhour layover that became a 7+ hour lay over. I'll never fly this airline again after this roundtrip is over.

I was surprised at how wonderful it was. The aircraft was clean. The crew was warm and welcoming and as a result the passengers were friendly. One warning the only free thing was water. I kind of liked picking wet hat I was willing to pay for and what I was willing to skip.

The flight wasn’t big on frills, which is fine with me. I flew into Islip MacArthur Airport, which saved me from having to go through LaGuardia to visit friends on Long Island. It was inexpensive and super convenient!

Great experience! This was my first time flying with them and I could not have been happier.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

Great service. Great staff. Boarding was a little slow, but I think there was a service dog slowing things down.

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

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