Travelling from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
Pittsburgh is four hours behind London. Pittsburgh International Airport is located in Pittsburgh, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
You can choose from 6 direct flights every week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). This is the most popular route, with British Airways offering a 4pm departure from LHR to PIT.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to PIT.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
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).
When jetting out of LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport with British Airways.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LHR to PIT.
Among carriers operating on this route, British Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to PIT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport, check out these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to PIT flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your journey feel a bit less hectic. When jetting out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a flight ticket from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) stopping at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Pittsburgh International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near PIT instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and explore beyond Pittsburgh's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your London to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Pittsburgh International Airport is $479. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $995. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from London to PIT by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap London to Pittsburgh International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from London to PIT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Pittsburgh International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Pittsburgh based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a London to PIT flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Pittsburgh to range from 15ºC to 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Pittsburgh International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC and 6ºC.
More about Pittsburgh
Once you've booked your flight from London to Pittsburgh International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Pittsburgh:
Your Pittsburgh visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh.
Explore more of the United States
Pittsburgh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres west of Pittsburgh, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Cleveland, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Pittsburgh. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History are key highlights.