Flying from St Louis Airport (STL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Pittsburgh is one hour ahead of St Louis and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are eight St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 08:00 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:30 with Southwest Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STL to PIT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Pittsburgh (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport offered by this airline.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering STL to PIT flights. A reliable 81.97% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between STL and PIT include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Right now, 78 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 163 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from STL to PIT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each 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 there's a new deal on cheap flights from STL to PIT.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of St Louis Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to St Louis Airport from central St Louis, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
If you're arriving on a late St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near PIT:
Follow your own route with a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and see more of Pittsburgh and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Pittsburgh International Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Pittsburgh. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from St Louis Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Pittsburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STL to PIT in January. Average temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Pittsburgh is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres east of Pittsburgh, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Columbus is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. No journey is complete without experiencing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
