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Cheapest round-trip
$275
Typical prices: $317-$530
Frontier
Mon 2/26Wed 2/28
RIC - PIT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$135
Typical prices: $203-$358
Frontier
Sun 11/25
RIC - PIT • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and Pittsburgh. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 11% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Boston Logan Intl (BOS)
Cheapest • Avg $109 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 3h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Pittsburgh (RIC-PIT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Pittsburgh

Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28
Frontier Logo
12:57 pm - 5:14 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
28h 17m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
6:09 pm - 12:02 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
17h 53m1 stop Orlando
$275Frontier
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
American Airlines Logo
7:32 am - 1:32 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 00m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 1:20 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 15m1 stop Philadelphia
$295American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 11:45 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 11:40 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$295Southwest
Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2
American Airlines Logo
6:14 am - 11:56 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 42m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
5:59 am - 10:31 amPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 32m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$295American Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
American Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 7:35 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 43m1 stop New York LaGuardia
American Airlines Logo
4:38 pm - 11:00 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 22m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$295American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 11:45 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 11:40 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Baltimore/Washington
$300Southwest
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 6:50 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
12h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 11:40 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Baltimore/Washington
$311Southwest
Mon, Dec 28 - Wed, Dec 30
United Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 11:08 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 53m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:40 amPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$346United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 13
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6:15 am - 9:38 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
3h 23m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:43 amPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 43m1 stop Newark
$385United Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 10:27 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 12m1 stop Newark
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2:00 pm - 9:42 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$385United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Pittsburgh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Pittsburgh typically range from $317 to $530. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $275, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Pittsburgh. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 65% higher.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Pittsburgh at $316 round-trip.
•January ($607) and May ($561) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 92% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Richmond to Pittsburgh flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$135
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 54% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Richmond to Pittsburgh

When to book flights from Richmond to Pittsburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Pittsburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Richmond to Pittsburgh flight questions, answered

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

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to Pittsburgh?

    A nonstop flight from Richmond to Pittsburgh takes 00m, covering 259 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond to Pittsburgh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to Pittsburgh range from $317 to $530, with an average of $355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $317 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Richmond 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 $275 to $1,103. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Richmond to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $260, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Budget
    • Alamo

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

    Flights from Richmond to Pittsburgh usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

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

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

    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 48% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Richmond to Pittsburgh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $324 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $586, a difference of $262.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 17m, compared with 3h 49m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 4h 05m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Richmond 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $324, about $262 less than Tuesday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Pittsburgh trip for April. Fares historically average $316 round-trip in that month - typically $291 less than the most expensive month, which is January (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

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