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Cheapest round-trip
$165
Typical prices: $250-$456
Breeze Airways
Tue 12/11Fri 12/14
RDU - PIT • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$166
Typical prices: $244-$455
Breeze Airways
Fri 12/21Sun 1/7
RDU - PIT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines and Breeze Airways. Average duration is 1h 29m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 62% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $209 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh (RDU-PIT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:50 pm - 8:14 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 24mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:02 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
25h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$165Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Thu, Jan 7
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6:50 pm - 8:14 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 24mnonstop
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8:54 pm - 10:16 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 22mnonstop
$166Breeze Airways
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:50 pm - 8:14 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 24mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:02 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
25h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$170Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 4
Breeze Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 8:14 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 24mnonstop
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8:54 pm - 10:16 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 22mnonstop
$172Breeze Airways
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
American Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 9:14 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 30mnonstop
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4:50 pm - 6:24 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 34mnonstop
$199American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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7:03 pm - 8:33 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 30mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 6:18 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 33mnonstop
$199American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 8
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 11:45 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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4:25 pm - 9:30 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 05m1 stop Orlando
$219Southwest
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:05 am - 12:45 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 40m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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4:25 pm - 9:30 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 05m1 stop Orlando
$219Southwest
Mon, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 15
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5:00 pm - 11:55 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 55m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:00 am - 10:23 amPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 23m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$313JetBlue
Fri, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 18
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5:00 pm - 11:55 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 55m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:00 am - 10:23 amPIT  Pittsburgh-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 23m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$313JetBlue
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Price, demand and travel trends for Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh at $287 round-trip.
•June ($445) and March ($418) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh the cheapest?

Flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 62% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Chris Dong

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Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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.

Key details for Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 21% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh

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Your Raleigh to Pittsburgh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 8:04 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:44 pm and lands at 9:13 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 29m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Pittsburgh takes 1h 29m, covering 328 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Raleigh to Pittsburgh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh range from $250 to $456, with an average of $373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $250 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $373 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $209 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $363 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Raleigh to Pittsburgh spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Raleigh to Pittsburgh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $165 to $1,188. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Raleigh to Pittsburgh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Raleigh to Pittsburgh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Raleigh to Pittsburgh are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $183.

  • What car rental options are available at Pittsburgh Airport (PIT)?

    Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Budget
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    Flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh pass through?

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

    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $316 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $440, a difference of $124.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    2 airlines operate flights between Raleigh and Pittsburgh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • American Airlines
    • Breeze Airways

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 29m, compared with 3h 50m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 3h 57m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Pittsburgh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Pittsburgh are PNC Ballpark, PPG Paints Arena and David L Lawrence Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Pittsburgh on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights?

    Among airlines operating Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights?

    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
    • Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • How do I get from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to the city center?

    There is a direct bus service from the airport to downtown Pittsburgh called the 28X route that operates seven days a week. The bus ride takes approximately 45-60 minutes, and the cost is about $2.75 for a one-way trip. Alternatively, you can book a ride with a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft, which both also operate from the airport. The cost and duration of the ride will depend on factors such as traffic, demand, and distance, but in general, the cost should be around $30-$40, and the duration around 25-30 minutes.

  • What services does American Airlines offer economy class passengers on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    American Airlines offers various services to economy class passengers on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh, including complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Entertainment options such as movies, TV shows, and music are also available, as well as Wi-Fi access for a fee.

  • Which airline offers flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh with less carbon emissions?

    Delta Air Lines is committed to reducing its carbon emissions including for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh. These include using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power its planes, investing in carbon offsets, and implementing more fuel-efficient technologies and practices. Delta has also participated in challenges focused on reducing carbon emissions and has prepared its refinery to process biofuels to cut jet fuel emissions.

  • What is the baggage allowance on Alaska Airlines flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

    The checked baggage allowance and fees for Alaska Airlines flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh vary depending on several factors, including the fare class and membership status. The general policy for checked baggage is a maximum weight of 50 lbs and maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches. The carry-on luggage policy allows for one carry-on bag and one personal item per passenger, with specific size restrictions of 22 x 14 x 9 inches including wheels and handles for the carry-on bag.

Your guide to booking Raleigh to Pittsburgh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $316, about $124 less than Sunday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 62% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Raleigh to Pittsburgh trip for April. Fares historically average $287 round-trip in that month - typically $158 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $209 round-trip on this route - about $154 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Pittsburgh Airport.

    • Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
  • JetBlue offers several services for families with kids on flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Pittsburgh (PIT), including special services for unaccompanied minors, family services such as early boarding, accessible seating, and on-board services, and in-flight entertainment for children.
  • The layover schedule for flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh varies among different airlines and may feature layovers in a range of cities. Some of these cities include Washington (DCA), Charlotte (CLT), New York (LGA), Atlanta (ATL), and Newark (EWR).
  • Spirit Airlines provides services to assist passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh, including wheelchair assistance and on-board assistance such as accessible lavatory options. Passengers with reduced mobility can request this assistance at least two days before departure or communicate their needs to the airline when booking their flight.
  • Business class passengers traveling on United Airlines in Polaris business class have access to Polaris lounges, which offer enhanced amenities such as dining and shower facilities before flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh. In addition, business-class passengers can enjoy expedited check-in, security, and boarding.
  • Frontier Airlines allows domesticated dogs and cats to travel with their owners on flights from Raleigh to Pittsburgh for a fee. However, the pet must remain in a carrier that can fit under the seat in front of the passenger and the pet must be at least 8 weeks old.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Pittsburgh?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Pittsburgh Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Pittsburgh

Monday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Pittsburgh to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

American Airlines,Breeze Airways

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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