PIT - SFO

$116 Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$289
Overall average: $459
United Airlines
Wed 3/25Wed 4/1
PIT - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$289
Typical prices: $310-$584
United Airlines
Wed 3/25Tue 3/31
PIT - SFO • Non-stop
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Arrive early at PIT due to construction and busy security.
Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to the city.
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Cheapest • from $289 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $189 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 6h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco (PIT-SFO)

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

Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
United Airlines Logo
8:51 am - 2:03 pm
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SFO
8h 12m
1 stop
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10:07 am - 6:13 pm
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PIT
5h 06mnonstop
$289United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
5:32 pm - 11:59 pm
PIT
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SFO
9h 27m
1 stop
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8:00 pm - 9:44 am
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PIT
10h 44m
2 stops
$291Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 19
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1:25 pm - 10:05 pm
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SFO
11h 40m
2 stops
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11:25 pm - 10:00 am
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PIT
7h 35m
1 stop
$292Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 3
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7:17 pm - 3:12 pm
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SFO
22h 55m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 6:21 pm
SFO
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PIT
18h 11m
1 stop
$295Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:35 am - 9:29 pm
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SFO
14h 54m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 8:31 pm
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PIT
21h 11m
1 stop
$297Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 1
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6:20 pm - 1:06 am
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9h 46m
1 stop
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11:59 pm - 3:06 pm
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PIT
12h 07m
1 stop
$298JetBlue
Tue, Jun 9 - Sun, Jun 14
United Airlines Logo
6:11 pm - 10:57 pm
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SFO
7h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 9:58 am
SFO
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PIT
7h 28m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6
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6:15 am - 8:55 am
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SFO
5h 40mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 7:01 am
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PIT
5h 11mnonstop
$300United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 2
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:57 am
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SFO
5h 57mnonstop
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6:00 am - 4:51 pm
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PIT
7h 51m
1 stop
$305United Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 10:10 pm
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9h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 1:15 am
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10h 15m
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$307Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Pittsburgh to San Francisco flights

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

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

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

When flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Pittsburgh, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is January, where tickets cost $366 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $459 and $458 respectively.

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

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 $363, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% 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 San Francisco

 
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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on PIT

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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Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$116
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pittsburgh to San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • Are there lounges at Pittsburgh International Airport?

    Pittsburg International Airport has a number of lounges in which passengers with scheduled flights can relax and enjoy specialized services such as access to computers, free internet, food, and drinks. The Club Pit can be found at the Main Terminal, Concourse C, American Airlines Admirals Club at the Main Terminal inside Security, and the USO Lounge at the Main Terminal, Concourse C.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport have an accessibility service?

    San Francisco International Airport has elaborate accessibility services for people with reduced mobility. Passengers with a disability or medical condition can make arrangements with their airlines to ensure wheelchairs are provided as soon as they set foot at the airport. Additionally, all airport sections can be accessed by wheelchairs, making it convenient for passengers with reduced mobility arriving at the airport.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport have pet relief areas?

    Those traveling with their four-legged buddies and other pets through SFO can take advantage of the pet relief areas provided by the airport. These can be located on Terminal 1 at Courtyard 2 (Arrivals/ Baggage Claim Level), B Gates, and C Gates close to C5. In Terminal 3, you can find pet relief areas at Courtyard 4 (Arrivals/ Baggage Claim Level) and F Gates close to the entrance to Gates 11 to 22.

  • Where can children play at Pittsburgh International Airport while waiting for their flight?

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco was $116 for a one-way ticket and $289 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Pittsburgh to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $420 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $361 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Pittsburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Pittsburgh and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco 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 Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $216 or less one-way and $333 or less round-trip.
  • Pittsburgh is known to have heavy morning traffic from about 7 am to 9 am. So if you have a scheduled early morning flight from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), think about leaving your place earlier to evade the hassle of the morning commute.
  • San Francisco International Airport has the Grand Hyatt at SFO, a luxury hotel located at the airport entrance. It is close to the parking garages and terminal buildings. If you arrive at the airport late at night, consider booking a room at the prestigious hotel. It is within walking distance from the Arrivals section.
  • Mothers traveling with their infants can take advantage of the mothers’ nursing lounge at the airport’s Concourse C opposite The Club Lounge in PIT. The lounge has comfortable seats as well as a baby changing table. This makes it comfortable for mothers to attend to their children, including breastfeeding them.
  • Travelers with sensory sensitivities can make use of PIT’s Presley’s Place sensory room. The rooms feature a realistic plane, adjustable lighting, comfortable seating, and a sensory-friendly restroom. These are designed to comfort and calm such people before they board their flights.
  • If you are scheduled to land at San Francisco International Airport, ATMs are available at the International Terminal Main Hall. You can get to make withdrawals or send money at these ATMs at the Departure level close to Marketplace G and A.

Prefer to fly direct from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4303 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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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.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

We were made to wait in the airport for six hours for a flight that was ultimately canceled.

Both flights were significantly delayed. The flight experience itself was great.

My flight got delayed and eventually canceled, then rescheduled. I and several others had a connection from Boston to Paris and asked several times if we would make it. They assured us we would and then rebooked us mid flight without our consent and closed doors early even though they said they communicated we were a bit delayed. We got stranded in Boston and I opted with being rebooked for a different connection to France since they refused to pay for a Hotel. I've now been in Europe for 5 days and still haven't recieved my bags. There was absolutely no urgency for the fact that I'm in a foreign country with absolutely no change of clothes or any of my medication. Such an overwhelming and frustrating experience.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Because of weather and mechanical issues our flight was 4 hours late. The only compensation offered to us was a meal voucher to be used only at Boston Airport and only on the day issued. But by the time it was offered to us all the restaurants were closed, so there was no way to use that offer.

Friendly crew, efficient boarding and flight arrived early. Couldn’t ask for a better experience

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