Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Pittsburgh's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Durham.
Every week, there are 15 Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, take the 06:30 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:15 with Breeze Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your RDU to PIT flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines has direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Pittsburgh — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates RDU to PIT flights, with 79.49% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and PIT include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight is 47 €. A return ticket right now is 99 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to PIT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to PIT.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights taking off from Raleigh / Durham Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near PIT:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Pittsburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Pittsburgh International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Pittsburgh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to PIT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Pittsburgh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 418 kilometres east of Pittsburgh, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Columbus is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. No trip is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.