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Cheapest round-trip
$219
Typical prices: $259-$428
Delta
Tue 10/30Sat 11/3
DTW - PIT • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$110
Typical prices: $200-$398
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/14
DTW - PIT • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 1h 11m
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When to travel
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $308 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh (DTW-PIT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Pittsburgh

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
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10:25 am - 11:35 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 10mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:13 amPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 13mnonstop
$219Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
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10:25 am - 11:35 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 10mnonstop
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12:20 pm - 1:28 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 08mnonstop
$219Delta
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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2:10 pm - 3:18 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 08mnonstop
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10:32 am - 11:42 amPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 10mnonstop
$219Delta
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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10:50 pm - 11:59 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 09mnonstop
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7:46 pm - 8:58 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 12mnonstop
$219Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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10:25 am - 11:35 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 10mnonstop
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7:46 pm - 8:58 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 12mnonstop
$219Delta
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
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8:40 am - 9:52 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 12mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:13 amPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 13mnonstop
$219Delta
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4
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8:40 am - 9:52 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 12mnonstop
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12:16 pm - 1:24 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 08mnonstop
$219Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
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10:50 pm - 11:59 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 09mnonstop
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12:16 pm - 1:24 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 08mnonstop
$219Delta
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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10:22 am - 3:07 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:25 am - 3:55 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$239American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
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10:23 am - 3:07 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:03 pm - 9:34 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$239American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh start at $219. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $259 to $428. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $219 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh, it is 21% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 43% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

•January and September are the cheapest months to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh at $259 round-trip.
•June ($459) and May ($429) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 77% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Pittsburgh

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on PIT

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$110
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Pittsburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 9:36 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 11m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh takes 1h 11m, covering 200 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh range from $259 to $428, with an average of $326 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $308 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $324 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $219 to $986. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Pittsburgh Airport (PIT)?

    Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Budget
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh pass through?

    Connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh most commonly pass through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 33% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $259 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $208. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines are available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Pittsburgh.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 4h 18m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What popular places can I visit in Pittsburgh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Pittsburgh are PNC Ballpark, David L Lawrence Convention Center and PPG Paints Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Pittsburgh on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $259 - about $208 less than Tuesday (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh trip for January. Fares historically average $259 round-trip in that month - typically $200 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $308 round-trip on this route - about $15 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Pittsburgh Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Pittsburgh?

 
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Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Pittsburgh

Monday

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Tuesday

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Delta

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

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Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

Pittsburgh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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