Cheap flights to Pittsburgh

Flights to Pittsburgh, USA, from New Zealand can be as short as 18h 16min or more than 50h, but most of the fastest flights take between 20h and 30h to reach their destination. Flights from Auckland are usually the fastest, and you can find a good selection of Pittsburgh flight deals that arrive at your destination in 23h or less. Flights from Wellington and Christchurch take a bit longer on average; from these cities, you should budget at least 20h 40min for the journey.

Unfortunately, there currently are no nonstop flights from New Zealand to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), Pittsburgh. However, you can choose from several daily one-stop flights out of Auckland Airport (AKL). The most popular layover cities for these one-stop flights are Chicago, Houston, San Francisco and Los Angeles. If you’re flying out of either Christchurch Airport (CHC) or Wellington Airport (WLG), your flight will have at least two stops along the way. From these airports, the quickest two-stop flights generally stop first in either Auckland or Sydney before stopping in a US city, such as Chicago, Houston or San Francisco.

One of the easiest ways to reach the city centre from the Pittsburgh International Airport is via the 28X Airport Flyer bus, which departs every 30min and takes about 40min to reach Union Station. If you prefer to travel downtown by car, you should allot around 25-45min for the trip, depending on traffic. There are several approved taxi companies, including Yellow Cab and zTrip, that serve the airport. You can also hire a rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft.

Pittsburgh is located at the junction of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, and the Pittsburgh Riverwalk travels alongside all of these rivers. Where these rivers meet, you’ll find Point State Park, a green space that affords great views of the river and features a picturesque fountain. For views of the city from Mount Washington, you can ride one of two inclined trains to the top: the Duquesne Incline or the Monongahela Incline. The city is home to several world-class museums, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Science Centre, and the Andy Warhol Museum. Enjoy the flora and fauna featured in the Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, which also has hands-on activities for its youngest visitors. Kids of all ages will have fun exploring the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium and riding the Thunderbolt rollercoaster and other rides at the Kennywood amusement park. If shopping is on your itinerary, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in the city, from the boutiques and art galleries of the funky South Side to the ethnic grocers and sidewalk vendors of the Strip District and the high-end retailers of Shadyside.

Most New Zealand citizens need only carry a passport when flying to Pittsburgh, as visa-free travel is available through the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) for visits lasting 90 days or less. To participate in the VWP, you must receive approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior to your trip. The online application for ESTA authorisation costs about $ 14 (NZ$ 20) and requires you to possess an electronic passport.

PIT stands for Pittsburgh Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

If you book a flight to Pittsburgh, you will be flying into Pittsburgh, which is the city’s only airport. Pittsburgh (PIT) is located 21.7 km from the centre of Pittsburgh.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Pittsburgh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Pittsburgh.

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Yes. Those touching down at Pittsburgh Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Pittsburgh Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport is the closest property to Pittsburgh Airport (0.0 km away from Pittsburgh Airport).