Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Pittsburgh

Are you in a search to find the best flight to travel to Pittsburgh? Why not try Phoenix to Pittsburgh direct flights on Faresmatch? Exchange the desert view for the modern city skyline in Pittsburgh, fabulous bridges, renowned museums, and colorful neighborhoods. But where do you begin when the goal is keeping your costs as low as possible while still managing to catch a flight? While you may want to visit the Heinz History Center for a historical experience or get a good vantage view of the city from Mount Washington, these cheap flight tickets help you to travel without causing a dent in your pocket. Don't wait any longer, book today and turn your trip to Pittsburgh into the trip of a lifetime.

Exploring Pittsburgh in a Weekend

Getting cheap flights from Phoenix to Pittsburgh is easier now with Faresmatch and you can also plan out your holiday by using the tour guide here.

Day 1: The first place to visit should be Frick Art & Historical Center in the morning. Next, cool down with a ride on the Duquesne Incline – a wonderful cable car that promises spectacular views of the city and three rivers. After your lunch, go to Mount Washington. Conclude the day with Randyland Art Museum, an extraordinary place characterized by many shades of bright colors.

Day 2: Begin at Point State Park, where the three rivers – Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio join. Next, take a visit to the Senator John Heinz History Center. Visit the strip district in the afternoon, it becomes a more vibrant business area with food stands, international cafes, and curious stores. In the evening make sure to pay a visit to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Finally enjoy a delicious dinner in one of the restaurants in the Cultural District.

Day 3: Begin the day in the modern area called Shadyside with the shops, restaurants and cafés. Go to the Shadyside Farmers Market Open only on Saturday. Next head to the Andy Warhol Museum in the afternoon. Take some food from a local restaurant and visit PNC Park – the stadium of the Pittsburgh baseball team the Pirates. Spend the evening in the South Side neighborhood with many bars and restaurants to visit.

When to plan a visit to Pittsburgh?

May through October remain considerably warm and thus ideal for the tourist activities and festivals held in Pittsburgh. Summer is the busy season as many festivals and tourist activities are held during this time. They also provide the best opportunities to go out into the daylight since it has more hours of daylight than the other months. The cheapest time to visit is during the winter season, although excluding the holiday season in the last week of December. Pittsburgh has a cold winter that starts from December to February. And though the life described seems idyllic, outdoor activities can be quite a trial.

Must visit places

Pittsburgh

1. Cathedral of Learning: It is a century-old building located in the University of Pittsburgh. It is built in the late Gothic Revival style with limestone and is also on the National Register of Historical Buildings.
2. The Duquesne Incline: It is one of those typical ways to get to Mount Washington from Pittsburgh. Founded in 1877, these two original cable cars take riders from the city's South Shore community to a viewpoint with expansive views of Pittsburgh.
3. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: It is one of the oldest public gardens in America home to exotic plants. Spread over 17 acres, nine acres of which are covered, the predominantly floral garden has Victorian greenhouse-styled constructions of steel and glass.

Phoenix

1. Camelback Mountain: Dominating the Phoenix skyline and visible from most of the city's areas, Camelback Mountain stands 2,704 feet (824 meters) above the Sonoran Desert. The red sandstone formation is called Camel Rock because it resembles a camel lying down and is a popular hiking, climbing, and exploring spots in the metro area.
2. Montezuma Castle National Monument: The pictorial Montezuma Castle is a 1,000-year-old mesa-like dwelling left behind by the ancient farmers called the Sinagua Indians. The imposing ruins were called a 'castle' but in fact, it was a large cliff dwelling occupied by multiple families.
3. Apache Trail: Originally conceptualized to be a trade route to transport copper ore, Apache Trail today tours visitors along steep desert mountains, cliff-face residences, shorelines of a lake, eroded ravines, rust- piled ancient mining towns.

FAQs

Are there fees for carrying a cabin or checked luggage on this route when traveling with low-cost airlines?

Yes, certain airlines such as Spirit and Frontier do charge for carry-on bags, therefore you must look at the airlines' baggage policy while flight booking.

Which other airports near Phoenix and Pittsburgh should one visit in case he is in search of cheap flights?

You may even use Mesa Gateway Airport near Phoenix or arrive at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Pittsburgh to cut down the costs even further.

Is there really good savings on this route with the help of flash sales?

Yes, flash sales can be as deep as half off regular ticket prices so watch for any limited-time sale in Faresmatch.

What can I anticipate in terms of the services to be provided on a low-cost flight from Phoenix to Pittsburgh?

Economy class services may not cover meals, Wi-Fi, personal screens in the aircraft, or other services associated with additional costs.

Where are the best places to take pictures in Phoenix?

Both Desert Botanical Garden and Camelback Mountain as well as peaking over the Superstition Mountains region provide incredible background shots.