San Francisco to Pittsburgh (SFO–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–PIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,248 miles in approximately 4h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 739, 7M8, 7M9, B38M | 4h46-5h11 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→PIT | SJC→PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 22 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 46m | 4h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – |
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. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to PIT ranges from 4 hours 46 minutes to 5 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,248 miles (3,618 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).