PIT → LAXPittsburgh to Los Angeles

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Direct flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Los Angeles (LAX): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 93% of the last 14 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 15 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 14 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 3,430 km, an estimated 4 hours 54 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Updated 17 October 2026 at 05:33 UTC.

PIT Pittsburgh smooth · +11
LAX Los Angeles heavy · +31
3,430 km · ~4h 54m est.
dep bank 15:44–17:4014x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
93% on time

of the last 14 operated PIT → LAX flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −15 min. 0 of 14 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−15 minacross the last 14 operated legs
Flight time~4h 54mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 14

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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American AirlinesUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA86% on time

Flights AA2754 17:40 daily

United AirlinesUA100% on time

Flights UA2055 15:44 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-16AA2754dep +71 → arr+42
10-16UA2055dep +27 → arr−15
10-15AA2754dep +5 → arr−12
10-15UA2055dep +11 → arr−20
10-14AA2754dep +21 → arr−8
10-14UA2055dep +8 → arr−17
10-13AA2754dep +5 → arr−15
10-13UA2055dep +17 → arr−11
10-12AA2754dep +12 → arr−7
10-12UA2055dep +12 → arr−21
10-11AA2754dep +4 → arr−30
10-11UA2055dep +17 → arr−22
10-10AA2754dep +22 → arr−7
10-10UA2055dep +9 → arr−40

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
PITPittsburgh +11 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · N 9 kt Full PIT delay board →
LAXLos Angeles +31 min heavy 🌤 few clouds · NE 3 kt Full LAX delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at PIT and LAX: 40% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +7 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Pittsburgh to Los Angeles route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PIT to LAX flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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PIT to LAX questions

Is PIT–LAX running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The arrival side at LAX is the weaker end, route health score 71/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on PIT–LAX?

Operators schedule evening departures around 17:40 from PIT. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the LAX delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from PIT to LAX?

Great-circle distance is 3,430 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 272–324 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does PIT–LAX fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 14 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.