Philadelphia to Pittsburgh (PHL–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–PIT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 267 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 85 | 319, 320, E145, E75, ER4 | 1h17-1h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 14 | E75, E75S | 1h22-1h23 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | ER4 | 1h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→PIT | LNS→PIT | EWR→PIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 58 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 12 | 59 |
| Flight time | 1h 17m | 1h 48m | 0h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · PIT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–PIT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to PIT
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and Allegiant Air. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to PIT ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 267 miles (430 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 138 return, totaling 238 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Newark (EWR) and Harrisburg (MDT).