Flying from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Explore the options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) taking off from either of these.
Pittsburgh is three hours ahead of Phoenix. Pittsburgh International Airport is located in Pittsburgh, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Phoenix to PIT. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Consider beginning your travels from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). You can book a direct Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flight ticket with departures from here.
You can pick from a range of airlines operating direct flights from Phoenix to PIT departing from PHX. Book your seat with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from PHX to PIT.
Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Go with Southwest Airlines. 81.97% of its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport touch down as planned.
On public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to PHX in around 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to PIT flight:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82.57% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Making your way to AZA from central Phoenix? The airport is around 56 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 40 minutes by car.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport flight:
Flights departing from AZA reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 78.65% of the time.
The address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping 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 venture far and wide through Pittsburgh and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport is ₹ 7,638. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 12,502. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Phoenix to PIT, book your flight ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Pittsburgh. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Phoenix to PIT flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Pittsburgh to range from 15ºC to 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC and 6ºC.
More about Pittsburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Pittsburgh right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Phoenix to Pittsburgh International Airport:
Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museum of Art are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Pittsburgh to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Frick Pittsburgh.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Pittsburgh. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Cleveland is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Pittsburgh. No trip is complete without seeing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
