San Francisco to Pittsburgh (SFO–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–PIT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,248 miles in approximately 4h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 25 | 319, 7M8, 7M9 | 4h39-5h05 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | 4h12 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→PIT | OAK→PIT | SJC→PIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 51m | 4h 9m | 4h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · PIT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–PIT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to PIT
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to PIT is about 4 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,248 miles (3,618 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Monterey (MRY).