Travelling from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles is 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is three hours behind Pittsburgh, where Pittsburgh International Airport is located.
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most traveled route, with nine weekly departures to choose from. You can fly from PIT to LAX at 09:23 with Breeze Airways.
To avoid missing your PIT to Los Angeles flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Start your journey at PIT and fly nonstop to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles tickets.
Check out the offers from American Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles.
To reach PIT from central Pittsburgh, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a hotel close to PIT? If you're catching an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of all flights departing from Pittsburgh International Airport, 76.88% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles
Rs27,944 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles flight. Return flight tickets start at Rs55,892. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PIT to Los Angeles.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Explore without limits with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from PIT to Los Angeles can help you get the lowest rate.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your PIT to Los Angeles flight, settle in at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Van Nuys Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from VNY in advance so you can just grab the keys and be on your way.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Travel to Los Angeles during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PIT to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key highlights.
