San Francisco to Pittsburgh (SFO–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA335
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7M8
10:07 AM
PDT T3
6:13 PM
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5h 6m
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UA1705
UA United
7M8
12:45 PM
PDT T3
8:51 PM
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5h 6m
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UA1613
UA United
B38M
1:52 PM
PDT T3
9:38 PM
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4h 46m
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UA765
UA United
B38M
4:02 PM
PDT TI
11:52 PM
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4h 50m
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UA1702
UA United
7M8
9:13 PM
PDT T3
5:17 AM+1
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5h 4m
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UA1387
UA United
738
7:55 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
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5h 30m
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UA505
UA United
7M8
7:15 PM
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San Francisco to Pittsburgh
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 2,248 mi 4h 13m nonstop +3h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

SFO–PIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,248 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 19 7M8, B38M 4h46-5h06 79% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
B38M – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to PIT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
ATW ~5h 32m SUS ~5h 47m GUC ~6h 1m RIL ~6h 5m TEX ~6h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,743
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → PIT
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
72%
Return
PIT → SFO
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → PIT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Pittsburgh is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · PIT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,248 mi / 3,618 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m to 5h 6m.
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance2,248 mi / 3,618 km
Flight time4h 13m to 5h 6m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 11 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 4h 13m to 5h 6m. The route covers 2,248 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from SFO to PIT. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATW, SUS, GUC, RIL, TEX, MTJ, CLE, CMH, RNO, HPN, TEB, HOU, YVR, SUA, BED, BCT, APF, PBI, LIR, MDW, KEF, DEN, ATL, BWI, MSP, IAD, RDU, IND, STL, BNA, PHL, ORD, DCA, IAH, MIA, DFW, TPA, LAS, CLT, EWR, SLC, DTW, MCO, PHX, BOS, AUS, FLL, SAN, JFK, LHR, LAX, DAL, MSY, SEA, RSW, YYZ, CUN, PVG and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pittsburgh is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from PIT to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to PIT

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 20 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 13 minutes to 5 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,248 miles (3,618 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ATW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.