Flying from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Start your journey at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) departing from either of these.
Approximately 2 hours 51 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Pittsburgh International Airport is located in Pittsburgh, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), with 31 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to PIT is the 06:25 Spirit Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 20:25 with Southwest Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to PIT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Fourth of July, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) take off from this terminal.
Spirit Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport leaving from IAH.
IAH is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) offers direct flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to PIT can be booked with United.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 22 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to PIT:
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PIT instead:
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport to the centre of Pittsburgh is about 24 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport is ج.م. 1,889. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 5,198. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Houston to PIT.
To get the best deal on your tickets from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Pittsburgh in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Houston to PIT in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap flights from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Pittsburgh
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Pittsburgh:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in Pittsburgh.
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