Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between LGW and PIT:
Orlando International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
If you're on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PIT:
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 80 kilometres from the centre of London, London Gatwick Airport can be reached in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
More about Pittsburgh
As soon as you've locked in your flights from LGW to PIT, you'll want to find a place to stay in Pittsburgh. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in Pittsburgh.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Pittsburgh. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
Complete your Pittsburgh trip with hotels and a car rental
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How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is $578. The cheapest price for a return flight is $935. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to PIT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport across every month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Pittsburgh in April.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to PIT in January. Average temperatures are between -10ºC and 6ºC then.