Houston to Pittsburgh (HOU–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3297
WN Southwest
B38M
10:49 AM
CDT T2
3:06 PM
EDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2797
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
CDT
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3934
WN Southwest
73H
5:25 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4368
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1687
WN Southwest
737
7:10 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Pittsburgh
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,131 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 58 1-stop hubs

HOU–PIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,131 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 7M8, B38M 2h45-3h17 50%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to PIT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,771
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → PIT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
33%
Return
PIT → HOU
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → PIT delays →

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric HOU→PIT IAH→PIT AUS→PIT
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13 45 12
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 14m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · PIT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,131 mi / 1,820 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 17m.

HOU–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,131 mi / 1,820 km
Flight time2h 45m to 3h 17m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 3h 17m. The route covers 1,131 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from HOU to PIT. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, LBE, CLE, YIP, CMH, BUF, IAD, TEB, HPN, ILM, LAL, RSW, MRK, BCT, SRQ, YYZ, APF, EWR, PHL, PBI, SUA, MSP, RIL, TEX, VPS, MHT, LIR, SEA, YVR, SFO, RDU, MSY, STL, BNA, BWI, FLL, DAL, PHX, TPA, MDW, MCO, DFW, DCA, IAH, DEN, LAS, ATL, AUS, LGA, MIA, CHS, SAV, SAN, IND, SLC, LAX, CUN and JAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from PIT to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to PIT

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to PIT ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,131 miles (1,820 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).