Los Angeles to Pittsburgh (LAX–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,131 mi airlines 16/wk
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AA2523
AA American
738
8:55 AM
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4:42 PM
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4h 47m
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UA2204
UA United
7M9
9:00 AM
PDT T6
4:51 PM
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4h 51m
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AA814
AA American
738
11:10 AM
PDT TB
6:52 PM
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4h 42m
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AA2523
AA American
738
5:42 PM
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8:10 PM
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UA2485
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7M9
6:00 PM
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8:12 PM
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AA2268
AA American
738
11:23 PM
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1:36 AM+1
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Los Angeles to Pittsburgh
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 2,131 mi 4h 42m nonstop +3h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

LAX–PIT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,131 miles in approximately 4h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 9 738 4h42-4h47 76% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 4h51 76% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (9 flights/wk, 56%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to PIT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
GUC ~5h 54m TEX ~5h 59m RIL ~6h 1m CLE ~6h 16m MTJ ~6h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,024
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → PIT
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
67%
Return
PIT → LAX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → PIT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric LAX→PIT SAN→PIT
Distance from LAX – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 16 2
Flight time 4h 42m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 76% –
San Diego (SAN) to Pittsburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Pittsburgh is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · PIT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,131 mi / 3,430 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 42m to 4h 51m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance2,131 mi / 3,430 km
Flight time4h 42m to 4h 51m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 4h 42m to 4h 51m. The route covers 2,131 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from LAX to PIT. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GUC, TEX, RIL, CLE, MTJ, SAV, CMH, HPN, TEB, BED, SUA, RNO, VRB, APF, FXE, PIE, YVR, IND, LIR, RDU, CLT, BNA, MSP, MIA, SAN, IAD, MDW, DTW, BWI, ORD, PHL, TPA, MCO, IAH, DFW, LGA, EWR, LAS, RSW, DCA, SLC, DAL, DEN, YYZ, PBI, SFO, AUS, FLL, BOS, HOU, JFK, LHR, ATL, PHX, MSY, STL, SEA, CUN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pittsburgh is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from PIT to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAX to PIT

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to PIT ranges from 4 hours 42 minutes to 4 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,131 miles (3,430 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).