Cheap Flights from PIT to JFK: When to Fly from Pittsburgh to New York

 

The cheapest times to fly from PIT to JFK are

• April 23rd to May 13th
• August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of September 24th and October 1st)
• December 3rd to March 4th (except the weeks of December 10th and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from PIT to JFK is mid February. Prices can be as high as $366 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $142 for Tuesday flights around mid February.

 

When to Fly to New York

Flying from Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) to New York, NY (JFK) will usually cost between $142 to $239 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid February with an average ticket price of $142. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $238. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $96 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $172 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PIT to JFK flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the PIT to JFK route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the PIT to JFK flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Pittsburgh. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.32, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $42 (20%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $163. Return trip prices are from the JFK to PIT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from PIT to JFK can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 36 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from PIT to JFK while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from PIT to JFK? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Cape Air, Delta, Emirates, Hawaiian, Iberia, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 339 miles or 546 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from PIT to JFK?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop PIT to JFK flight is about 1 hour 36 minutes.

How many flights go between Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 91 available flights from PIT to JFK.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from PIT to JFK tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 22% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 40% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave JFK heading for PIT about 22 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in New York, NY is about 19 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Envoy: 23 minutes late
• Endeavor: 22 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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