Flying from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) jetting off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport flight is 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Pittsburgh is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Houston. Pittsburgh International Airport is located in Pittsburgh.
The most popular route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), with 20 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from IAH to PIT is the 7:35am United Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 7:56pm with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to PIT, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can find a direct flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
When jetting out of IAH, you can catch a direct flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport with United Airlines.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines from IAH to PIT.
United Airlines leads the way in punctuality. An exceptional 84.46% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
IAH is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Think about setting out from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to PIT can be booked with Southwest Airlines.
On the HOU to PIT route, Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Southwest Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying from William P. Hobby Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, with 71.43% of its services landing on time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down as expected.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
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The street address for PIT is 1000 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
At the moment, 41 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 83 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Pittsburgh. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Houston to PIT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Pittsburgh
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Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Pittsburgh. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Cleveland, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Pittsburgh. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History are the start of reasons to visit.
