Flying from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
The timezone in Pittsburgh is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Pittsburgh International Airport is located in Pittsburgh.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to PIT. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to PIT departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to PIT flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near PIT and turn out the lights sooner:
Follow your own route with a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience more of Pittsburgh and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport flight.
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Currently, AED 2,036 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 3,278. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to PIT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). July is when most people travel to Pittsburgh. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Melbourne to PIT flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Pittsburgh
Start your Pittsburgh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Pittsburgh International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Frick Pittsburgh are popular attractions which should feature on any good Pittsburgh itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Pittsburgh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometers west of Pittsburgh, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Center.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in the United States, consider Cleveland, about 161 kilometers north-west of Pittsburgh. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History are highlights.
