Los Angeles (LAX) to Pittsburgh (PIT) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Pittsburgh (PIT) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Pittsburgh (PIT): American Airlines, Breeze Airways and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,130 miles (3,428 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Las Vegas and Denver and more.
How many miles LAX to PIT costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to PIT
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Breeze AirwaysNot in an alliance
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book LAX to PIT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
LAX to PIT with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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LAX to PIT: common questions
How many miles does LAX to PIT cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500), Avianca LifeMiles (12,500) and Iberia Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PIT?
American Airlines (oneworld), Breeze Airways and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Pittsburgh (PIT).
How far is Los Angeles from Pittsburgh by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Pittsburgh (PIT) are 2,130 miles (3,428 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to PIT award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Pittsburgh?
The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Chicago (MDW) and Chicago (ORD). On 41 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Saint Louis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.