£84 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Pittsburgh – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating New York to Pittsburgh flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Pittsburgh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Flights from New York to Pittsburgh may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from New York to Pittsburgh.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £185 return, compared with £209 via a stopover through Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Pittsburgh most commonly connect through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 4% of one-stop connections

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the New York to Pittsburgh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £176 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £222, a difference of £47. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Pittsburgh flights, with 31% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 30%, and Night flights for 8%.

Some of the most popular sights in Pittsburgh are PPG Paints Arena, David L Lawrence Convention Center, and Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. These are among the most viewed places in Pittsburgh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Pittsburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 09:11
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 00:01.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of £184. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New York to Pittsburgh takes 1h 41m, covering 328 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from New York to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £84, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between New York and Pittsburgh is around £163 return, with a flight time of about 4h 39m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around £114, with a trip time of about 8h 56m. The bus is similarly priced at around £78 and takes about 8h 44m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 41% lower. However, those options take about 4+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 39m, compared to 4h 41m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 57m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Budget
• Alamo

Return flights from New York to Pittsburgh range from £136 to £261, with an average of £184 over the past 12 months. Anything below £136 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Pittsburgh flights:

• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue