Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport.
The timezone in Pittsburgh is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London.
Each week, there are eight London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, pick the 16:45 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 17:05 with British Airways.
Your LHR to PIT flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Pittsburgh (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating LHR to PIT flights, British Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LHR and PIT:
Pearson International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight is R 7,012. A return ticket right now is R 11,403. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to PIT, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to PIT.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Book a hotel near PIT if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget to explore Pittsburgh and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Pittsburgh International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
The street address for PIT is 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Pittsburgh International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Pittsburgh. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Pittsburgh in April.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to PIT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Pittsburgh is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 418 kilometres east of Pittsburgh, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Columbus is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. No trip is complete without experiencing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.