Pittsburgh (PIT) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines 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 44 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Las Vegas and Denver and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from PIT to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PIT to LAX 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
PIT to LAX with one stop
44 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)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- 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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PIT to LAX: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PIT to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Pittsburgh from Los Angeles by plane?
Pittsburgh (PIT) and Los Angeles (LAX) 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 PIT to LAX 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.
How many miles does PIT to LAX cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PIT to LAX with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Chicago (MDW) and Chicago (ORD). On 40 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.