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Budget
£451 - £605
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Depart
Return
Price
London GatwickPittsburgh
LGW - PIT
LGWPIT
London Gatwick
Thu 19/9
1 stop16h 05m
Pittsburgh
Sat 21/9
1 stop32h 32m
London GatwickPittsburgh
LGW - PIT
LGWPIT
London Gatwick
Mon 17/6
1 stop26h 24m
Pittsburgh
Mon 24/6
1 stop19h 45m
London HeathrowPittsburgh
LHR - PIT
LHRPIT
London Heathrow
Tue 10/9
1 stop10h 16m
Pittsburgh
Mon 23/9
2 stops12h 40m
London HeathrowPittsburgh
LHR - PIT
LHRPIT
London Heathrow
Tue 10/9
Nonstop8h 15m
Pittsburgh
Mon 23/9
1 stop12h 57m
London HeathrowPittsburgh
LHR - PIT
LHRPIT
London Heathrow
Tue 10/9
Nonstop8h 15m
Pittsburgh
Mon 23/9
Nonstop7h 15m
London HeathrowPittsburgh
LHR - PIT
LHRPIT
London Heathrow
Fri 15/11
2 stops15h 00m
Pittsburgh
Sun 17/11
1 stop20h 01m
London HeathrowPittsburgh
LHR - PIT
LHRPIT
London Heathrow
Mon 17/6
1 stop26h 55m
Pittsburgh
Tue 25/6
1 stop18h 50m
London GatwickPittsburgh
LGW - PIT
LGWPIT
London Gatwick
Fri 20/9
2 stops16h 59m
Pittsburgh
Sun 22/9
1 stop16h 35m
London GatwickPittsburgh
LGW - PIT
LGWPIT
London Gatwick
Tue 10/9
2 stops30h 22m
Pittsburgh
Mon 23/9
2 stops29h 07m
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Pittsburgh (average of £639). Flying to Pittsburgh in August will prove the most costly (average of £817). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£527
February
£503
March
£550
April
£549
May
£565
June
£638
July
£586
August
£643
September
£550
October
£552
November
£514
December
£542
Peak Season
Pittsburgh’s peak season starts in summer and continues through autumn (late June to November). The city’s buzzing, as people make the most of the lovely weather and spend their time enjoying outdoor activities and park events. Expect attractions to be busy as families are also taking advantage of school holiday periods during this time. Autumn is a beautiful season to see the red and gold foliage across the city. If you’re a sports fan why not catch a Pittsburgh Steelers game while you visit? As this is the peak season, visitors should expect flights to Pittsburgh and accommodation to be more expensive and it is advised to book well in advance.
Off Season
Winter (December through February) makes up the off season in the city and is when travellers can usually benefit from cheap flights to Pittsburgh. Although temperatures are cold, this is the perfect time to book your holiday if you want to avoid the crowds and would prefer to spend your trip indoors. Why not visit one of Pittsburgh’s many museums, such as, The Andy Warhol Museum? Travellers will also be able to get into the holiday spirit during a whole host of activities, for instance, you could welcome the New Year with the Highmark First Night Pittsburgh celebration.
Shoulder Season
Spring (March through June) is mostly cool and sometimes rainy, with the wettest month being June. If you’re happy to dodge the rain then this can be a great time to plan a holiday. Spend your time exploring the city and include a few indoor activities on your to do list for when the heavens open. Airfares and hotel rates may be slightly cheaper than the peak months, so keep an eye out for any deals.
PIT Temperature | -2 - 23 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Pittsburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -2.0 C).
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When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
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When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
Boarding
Crew
Food
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
Boarding
Crew
Food
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
Boarding
Crew
Food
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
Boarding
Crew
Food
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
Visitors to Pittsburgh will be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t have steel roots. Generations of locals (those born in the city and those who made it their home) powered the steel mills that have given Pittsburgh its nickname of “The Steel City”. Today, most of the steeled-milled skyline has been replaced with contemporary art museums and sculptures, sparkling glass buildings and green spaces.
Due to its location along the Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, Pittsburgh is one of the most water-filled cities in America. Outdoors enthusiasts booking a flight to Pittsburgh will enjoy hiking in the Allegheny Mountains, while city-goers will revel in the city’s famed shopping district. If you’re in the mood for a little adrenaline rush, head to Pittsburgh’s amusement park where you’ll find one of the fastest track roller-coasters in the United States.
Movie lovers can take a road trip to Philadelphia, 300 miles (482 km) away and run up the stairs of the Capitol building – just like Sylvester Stallone in Rocky.
Winters are not usually extreme, with temperatures staying a few degrees above freezing. In spring things warm up quickly and summers are hot and sunny, with fairly low humidity.
Pittsburgh’s hilly and watery layout makes it difficult for first-time visitors to get around. Taxis are probably best until you get your bearings. Public transport consists of buses, light rail and the incline services (Duquesne and Monongahela). The Gateway Clipper and Pittsburgh Cruise Lines operate boat services to Heinz Field and PNC Park. One of the nicest ways to see the city is by bike. There are many biking trails along the rivers.
There are lots of ways to get to the city centre after your flight to Pittsburgh International (PIT). Taxis, shuttles (including hotel courtesy shuttles) and limos are available from the Ground Transportation area (outside baggage claim). The Airport Flyer travels via West Busway every 20 minutes or so.
Pittsburgh International Airport is about 32km (20 miles) from central Pittsburgh. There are more than 160 flights to Pittsburgh International Airport every week, making it the second-busiest airport in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia International.
The city of Pittsburgh is built at a confluence of two rivers, so the city’s 2.5 million citizens are divided into pockets with different architecture and cultures. The combination of bridges, rivers and steep hills make it a scenic city to explore.
This is a large and well-designed airport which frequently wins awards for quality, and has plenty of shops and restaurants near the gates to keep you entertained before departure. Although there’s no train service, it’s easy to get from the airport into the city by bus.