Flights to Pittsburgh
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Pittsburgh is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE, 53 km), Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW, 89 km), John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh International Airport | PIT | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,500 ft | 1,203 ft |
| Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (regional) | LBE | 53 km (33 mi) | 8,222 ft | 1,199 ft |
| Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (regional) | MGW | 89 km (55 mi) | 5,199 ft | 1,248 ft |
| John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (regional) | JST | 99 km (62 mi) | 7,004 ft | 2,284 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,500 ft, PIT can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,203 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Pittsburgh
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to New York City | United States | 507 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Pittsburgh to Toronto | Canada | 366 km (228 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Pittsburgh to Brooklyn | United States | 511 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Pittsburgh to Chicago | United States | 660 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Pittsburgh to Queens | United States | 521 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Pittsburgh to Montréal | Canada | 767 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Pittsburgh to Philadelphia | United States | 414 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Pittsburgh to Manhattan | United States | 510 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Pittsburgh to The Bronx | United States | 519 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Pittsburgh to Ottawa | Canada | 654 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Pittsburgh to Jacksonville | United States | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Pittsburgh to Columbus | United States | 261 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Pittsburgh to Charlotte | United States | 584 km (363 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Pittsburgh to Indianapolis | United States | 529 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Pittsburgh to Mississauga | Canada | 350 km (218 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Pittsburgh to Washington | United States | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Pittsburgh to Nashville | United States | 759 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Pittsburgh to Brampton | Canada | 361 km (224 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Pittsburgh to Boston | United States | 775 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Pittsburgh to Detroit | United States | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Pittsburgh to Memphis | United States | 1,060 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Pittsburgh to Louisville | United States | 552 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Pittsburgh to Shanghai | China | 11,746 km (7,299 mi) | about 15 h 49 min |
| Pittsburgh to Chongqing | China | 12,202 km (7,582 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Pittsburgh to Chengdu | China | 12,097 km (7,517 mi) | about 16 h 16 min |
| Pittsburgh to Beijing | China | 10,928 km (6,790 mi) | about 14 h 46 min |
| Pittsburgh to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,468 km (5,262 mi) | about 11 h 36 min |
| Pittsburgh to Tianjin | China | 10,996 km (6,832 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| Pittsburgh to Wuhan | China | 11,982 km (7,445 mi) | about 16 h 7 min |
| Pittsburgh to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,585 km (7,199 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, LBE, MGW, JST, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PIT from Pittsburgh city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Pittsburgh on this site?
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.