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$111 Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$278
Typical prices: $390-$276
Breeze Airways
Fri 7/3Mon 7/6
PIT - SAN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$128
Typical prices: $164-$266
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/1
PIT - SAN • 2 stops
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Arrive early at PIT due to construction and busy lines.
Use the Route 992 bus for a quick ride from SAN.
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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 3 - Mon, Jul 6
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9:35 am - 11:48 am
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5h 13mnonstop
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12:33 pm - 8:34 pm
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5h 01mnonstop
$278Breeze Airways
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
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9:35 am - 11:48 am
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5h 13mnonstop
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5h 01mnonstop
$283Breeze Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
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10h 24m
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$285Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Fri, May 29
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$286Breeze Airways
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$287Breeze Airways
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$291Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Mon, Jun 1
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5h 13mnonstop
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$293Breeze Airways
Fri, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 6
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5h 13mnonstop
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$297Breeze Airways
Fri, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 10
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$298Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

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 San Diego departing in July.

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 Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday 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 $283 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $396 and $373 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $399 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego

 
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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Matt Meltzer

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Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$128
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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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 $128 for a one-way ticket and $278 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Pittsburgh and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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 $278 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 $382 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 $170 or less one-way and $278 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.

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Pittsburgh to San Diego

Monday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

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Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Sunday

Southwest

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San Diego to Pittsburgh

Monday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

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Thursday

Southwest

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Friday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Sunday

Southwest

Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Pittsburgh to San Diego

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 281 reviews
8.7Crew
6.6Entertainment
8.3Boarding
6.6Food
8.2Comfort
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I normally have very good experiences with Breeze. The crew is great, pricing is excellent, and the planes are new and usually clean. This time in Huntsville we were delayed, which I understand can happen, however we were moved from one gate to the opposite side of the terminal and then back again... There was a lot of confusion. Also, my seat had a lot of food crumbs still on the floor where I had to stow my bookbag, so that was a bit disappointing. Other than that, all was good. Crew was great as usual!

8.0 ExcellentBrian, Apr 2026
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I normally have very good experiences with Breeze. The crew is great, pricing is excellent, and the planes are new and usually clean. This time in Huntsville we were delayed, which I understand can happen, however we were moved from one gate to the opposite side of the terminal and then back again... There was a lot of confusion. Also, my seat had a lot of food crumbs still on the floor where I had to stow my bookbag, so that was a bit disappointing. Other than that, all was good. Crew was great as usual!

Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

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