How to get from Pittsburgh to Phoenix: connecting flights, about 8h 20m total

Flights from Pittsburgh to Phoenix

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Best fares from Pittsburgh to Phoenix

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Cheapest one-way $280 11 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $299 11 November 2026, WN Cheapest in the next 7 days $280 Today Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $280

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via St Louis: 8h 20m
two tickets, via Chicago: $138
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,825 mi (2,937 km)

fastest

Via St Louis

8h 20m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to St Louis flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h

St Louis to Phoenix flight 3h 30m

Via Denver

8h 39m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Denver flight 3h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Phoenix flight 2h 4m

two ticketsfrom $502

Via Detroit

8h 42m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Detroit flight 1h 14m

Connection of about 3h

Detroit to Phoenix flight 4h 28m

two ticketsfrom $322

Via Chicago

8h 50m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Chicago flight 1h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Phoenix flight 3h 55m

two ticketsfrom $138

Via Dallas

8h 59m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Dallas flight 3h 14m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Phoenix: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Phoenix flight 2h 45m

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 Phoenix

Pittsburgh to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 256 mi (412 km) from Phoenix, flight 4h 55m from $157 Pittsburgh to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 357 mi (574 km) from Phoenix, flight 5h 36m from $225 Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City Salt Lake City: 505 mi (813 km) from Phoenix, flight 4h 33m Pittsburgh to Denver Denver: 586 mi (943 km) from Phoenix, flight 3h 35m from $161 Pittsburgh to Sacramento Sacramento: 634 mi (1,020 km) from Phoenix, flight 9h 25m from $304 Pittsburgh to San Francisco San Francisco: 653 mi (1,051 km) from Phoenix, flight 5h 47m from $200

To Phoenix from cities closest to Pittsburgh

Cleveland to Phoenix Cleveland: 115 mi (185 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 4h 35m from $162 Columbus to Phoenix Columbus: 162 mi (261 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 4h 25m Buffalo to Phoenix Buffalo: 178 mi (287 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 5h 3m Washington to Phoenix Washington: 190 mi (306 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 5h 15m from $191 Detroit to Phoenix Detroit: 205 mi (330 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 4h 28m from $104 Toronto to Phoenix Toronto: 224 mi (361 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 5h 1m from $316

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Phoenix?

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

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

Via St Louis: 1h 50m to the connection, 3h 30m after it, about 8h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $138. 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 Phoenix?

St Louis (8h 20m total), Denver (8h 39m total), Detroit (8h 42m total), Chicago (8h 50m total) and Dallas (8h 59m total).

How far is Phoenix from Pittsburgh?

1,825 mi (2,937 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.