Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Pittsburgh is 15 hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MEL to PIT flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and PIT:
San Francisco International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight is $1,006. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,508. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to PIT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PIT instead:
Pick up a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car and explore Pittsburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Pittsburgh International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Pittsburgh International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Pittsburgh. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Pittsburgh. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to PIT in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Pittsburgh, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 418 kilometres east to Philadelphia to tick off its leading attractions. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Columbus is another essential stop in United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. No trip is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
