How to get from Pittsburgh to Atlanta: connecting flights, about 5h 50m total

Flights from Pittsburgh to Atlanta

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Best fares from Pittsburgh to Atlanta

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Cheapest one-way $196 22 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $211 22 November 2026, WN Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $196

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Nashville: 5h 50m
two tickets, via Philadelphia: $166
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 522 mi (840 km)

fastest

Via Nashville

5h 50m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Nashville flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Nashville to Atlanta flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $560

Via Raleigh

6h 7m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Raleigh flight 1h 32m

Connection of about 3h

Raleigh to Atlanta flight 1h 35m

two ticketsfrom $210

Via Washington

6h 16m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Washington flight 1h 15m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Atlanta: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Atlanta flight 2h 1m

two ticketsfrom $247

Via Detroit

6h 22m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Detroit flight 1h 14m

Connection of about 3h

Detroit to Atlanta flight 2h 8m

two ticketsfrom $303

Via Philadelphia

6h 43m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Philadelphia flight 1h 21m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Atlanta flight 2h 22m

two ticketsfrom $166

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Pittsburgh to cities closest to Atlanta

Pittsburgh to Nashville Nashville: 215 mi (346 km) from Atlanta, flight 1h 40m from $141 Pittsburgh to Raleigh Raleigh: 355 mi (572 km) from Atlanta, flight 1h 32m from $142 Pittsburgh to Orlando Orlando: 401 mi (646 km) from Atlanta, flight 2h 25m from $151 Pittsburgh to Tampa Tampa: 416 mi (670 km) from Atlanta, flight 2h 28m from $65 Pittsburgh to St Louis St Louis: 467 mi (752 km) from Atlanta, flight 1h 50m from $141 Pittsburgh to Punta Gorda Punta Gorda: 493 mi (793 km) from Atlanta, flight 2h 37m from $235

To Atlanta from cities closest to Pittsburgh

Cleveland to Atlanta Cleveland: 115 mi (185 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 59m from $77 Columbus to Atlanta Columbus: 162 mi (261 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 40m from $125 Buffalo to Atlanta Buffalo: 178 mi (287 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 2h 19m Washington to Atlanta Washington: 190 mi (306 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 2h 1m from $21 Detroit to Atlanta Detroit: 205 mi (330 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 2h 8m from $96 Toronto to Atlanta Toronto: 224 mi (361 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 2h 28m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Atlanta?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Nashville.

What is the fastest way to fly from Pittsburgh to Atlanta?

Via Nashville: 1h 40m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 5h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Pittsburgh to Atlanta with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Philadelphia from $166. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Pittsburgh and Atlanta?

Nashville (5h 50m total), Raleigh (6h 7m total), Washington (6h 16m total), Detroit (6h 22m total) and Philadelphia (6h 43m total).

How far is Atlanta from Pittsburgh?

522 mi (840 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.