Travelling from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
The timezone in Pittsburgh is UTC-5, which is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Pittsburgh International Airport is located in Pittsburgh.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to PIT, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to PIT departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to PIT flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PIT:
Grab a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car and discover Pittsburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Pittsburgh. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
At the moment, $1,253 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,025. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to PIT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). October is the most popular month to visit Pittsburgh. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
When booking your Melbourne to PIT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 31ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Pittsburgh
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Pittsburgh:
Carnegie Museum of Art and The Andy Warhol Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Pittsburgh to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Point State Park Fountain.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Pittsburgh. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Cleveland is another standout destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres northwest of Pittsburgh. No trip is complete without seeing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.