Flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Pittsburgh.
Flights from PIT to SFO start at 06:07 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:02 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 13 weekly Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PIT to SFO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into San Francisco (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a cinch with United. This popular airline has direct flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
With 78.21% of its services arriving as planned, United is the most punctual carrier offering PIT to SFO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between PIT and SFO include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
104 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 207 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from PIT to SFO by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PIT to SFO.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Pittsburgh International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Pittsburgh to Pittsburgh International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near PIT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PIT to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key reasons to visit.
