PITTSBURGH - United Airlines has announced plans to restore a second daily flight between Pittsburgh and San Francisco for the first time since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning August 1, the flight will bring back a daytime option for travelers heading from Pittsburgh International Airport to the Bay Area. The outbound flight will depart from Pittsburgh at 7:30 p.m. local time and arrive in San Francisco at 9:53 p.m. The return flight will depart San Francisco at 10:35 a.m. local time and arrive back in Pittsburgh at 6:28 p.m.

The daytime flight will complement United's existing daily flight, which offers a morning departure to San Francisco and a redeye return to Pittsburgh.

Several tech giants based in Silicon Valley have built outposts in the Pittsburgh region, including Apple, Google, and Meta, and seek efficient travel options to and from their California headquarters.

In addition, Pittsburgh International Airport officials have announced that Breeze Airways is the third airline to offer nonstop service between Pittsburgh and Fort Myers, in addition to Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.

Beginning Nov. 15, Breeze will begin seasonal, nonstop service to Southwest Florida International Airport. The new route will operate through next spring on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with introductory one-way fares starting at $59.