Travelling from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) out of here.
8 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
Pittsburgh is five hours behind London. Pittsburgh International Airport is located in Pittsburgh, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
You can choose from 6 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). This is the busiest route, with British Airways offering a 4pm departure from LHR to PIT.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to PIT. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport with British Airways. This top carrier operates departures from LHR.
Most passengers prefer to fly with British Airways between LHR and PIT.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is British Airways. Its services arrive as scheduled 71.05% of the time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to PIT departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PIT flight:
London Gatwick Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or two or a handful of days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little less stressful. When flying out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) with a stop at Keflavik Airport (KEF).
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Pittsburgh International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Have a late flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near PIT and get cosy, quick:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to Pittsburgh International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Pittsburgh. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Pittsburgh International Airport is Rs91,986. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs169,765. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from London to PIT by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap London to Pittsburgh International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is when most people book flights from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Visit Pittsburgh in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your London to PIT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Pittsburgh International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC and 6ºC.
More about Pittsburgh
Start your Pittsburgh trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Pittsburgh won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain.
Explore more of the United States
Pittsburgh has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres west of Pittsburgh, a trip to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 161 kilometres northwest of Pittsburgh, Cleveland is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
