Breeze Unveils Newest West Coast Destination

Less than a month after Pittsburgh International Airport’s most recent additions to its air service portfolio, airline partner Breeze Airways has announced new service to the West Coast beginning this spring.

On Tuesday, Breeze announced plans to start nonstop service from PIT to sunny San Diego beginning May 3. Flights on an Airbus A220-300 aircraft will operate on Mondays and Fridays.

Fares will start from $139 one-way if purchased by Jan. 15 for travel by Sept. 3.

This becomes Breeze’s 12th destination from PIT and second to California, after Los Angeles. The airline previously served Orange County’s Santa Ana John Wayne Airport last year before replacing the route with Los Angeles International Airport.

Breeze made PIT one of its 16 debut markets when it launched in the summer of 2021 and has shown remarkable growth since, serving destinations from coast to coast.

“San Diego is one of the U.S.’s most popular summer destinations with great food, beautiful beaches and popular family attractions,” said Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey. “We’re thrilled to add service to San Diego, our fifth destination in California and 46th airport served nationally.”

While the leisure appeal of San Diego is well-known—nearly 30 million people visit annually to take advantage of perpetual sunshine and gorgeous beaches—the service also supports business ties between the two cities.

After PIT went five years without nonstop service to San Diego, Breeze becomes the second airline with plans to fly the route in 202