Flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via St Louis
- 8h 50m
- two tickets, via Las Vegas
- $374
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,113 mi (3,401 km)
fastest
Via St Louis
8h 50m
with the connection
Via Denver
9h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $465
Via Las Vegas
9h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $374
Via Detroit
9h 12m
with the connection
Via Minneapolis
9h 23m
with the connection
Pittsburgh to Minneapolis
flight 2h 26m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to San Diego
flight 3h 57m
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 San Diego
Pittsburgh to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 36m
from $225
Pittsburgh to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 55m
from $157
Pittsburgh to San Francisco
San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 47m
from $200
Pittsburgh to Sacramento
Sacramento: 472 mi (760 km) from San Diego, flight 9h 25m
from $304
Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City: 628 mi (1,010 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 33m
Pittsburgh to Denver
Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 35m
from $161
To San Diego from cities closest to Pittsburgh
Buffalo to San Diego
Buffalo: 178 mi (287 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 6h 45m
Washington to San Diego
Washington: 190 mi (306 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 5h 45m
from $126
Detroit to San Diego
Detroit: 205 mi (330 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 4h 58m
Toronto to San Diego
Toronto: 224 mi (361 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 5h 37m
from $323
Philadelphia to San Diego
Philadelphia: 257 mi (414 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 6h 5m
from $271
New York to San Diego
New York: 315 mi (507 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 6h 18m
from $164
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego?
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 San Diego?
Via St Louis: 1h 50m to the connection, 4h after it, about 8h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $374. 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 San Diego?
St Louis (8h 50m total), Denver (9h 5m total), Las Vegas (9h 10m total), Detroit (9h 12m total) and Minneapolis (9h 23m total).
How far is San Diego from Pittsburgh?
2,113 mi (3,401 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.