Pittsburgh to Los Angeles (PIT–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PIT–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 2,131 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 18 | 7M8, 7M9 | 5h12-5h26 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: MH, QF | 13 | 738 | 5h10-5h28 | Oneworld | MH, QF | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Pittsburgh
| Metric | PIT→LAX | CLE→LAX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PIT | – | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 54 | 64 |
| Flight time | 5h 10m | 4h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – |
Travel Essentials
PIT: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
PIT–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PIT to LAX
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, TWY and United Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PIT to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PIT to LAX ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,131 miles (3,430 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).