Pittsburgh (PIT) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,254-mile flight takes about 5h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,254 mi · 3,627 km
- Flight time
- 5h 29m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying PIT to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A319 | 71,269 | 5h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PIT to SFO flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:50am and the last at 5:48pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2177United Airlines | 6:50am | 9:15am | 10 | 92% |
| UA 2820United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:24am | 21 | 91% |
| UA 436United Airlines | 5:48pm | 8:12pm | 21 | 54% |
Is PIT to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 553 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (44%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (68%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 553 | 81% | 15 min | 0.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 265 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 22 | 96% | |
| 8am to 9am | 20 | 100% | |
| 9am to 10am | 57 | 89% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 157 | 67% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 32 | 44% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 54 | 6,646 | |
| September 2025 | 51 | 5,770 | |
| October 2025 | 48 | 6,200 | |
| November 2025 | 49 | 5,802 | |
| December 2025 | 43 | 6,410 | |
| January 2026 | 35 | 4,602 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 3,819 | |
| March 2026 | 32 | 4,499 | |
| April 2026 | 43 | 5,353 | |
| May 2026 | 56 | 7,755 | |
| June 2026 | 55 | 6,938 | |
| July 2026 | 56 | 7,475 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.