Los Angeles to Pittsburgh (LAX–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–PIT is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 2,131 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: MH, QF | 7 | 738 | 4h50 | Oneworld | MH, QF | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 4h51 | Star Alliance | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 3 | 223 | 4h52 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UD Hera Flight | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→PIT | BUR→PIT | SNA→PIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 34 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 50m | 3h 44m | 3h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · PIT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
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.
LAX–PIT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to PIT
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines, Mexicana, Delta Air Lines and Hera Flight. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to PIT is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,131 miles (3,430 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Santa Barbara (SBA).