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Cheapest round-trip
$344
Typical prices: $348-$596
American Airlines
Mon 12/24Tue 1/16
MSP - PIT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$379
Typical prices: $353-$599
Delta
Wed 12/5Fri 12/21
MSP - PIT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 2h 12m
Direct flights
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 67% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 8% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $375 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh (MSP-PIT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh

Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 16
American Airlines Logo
11:19 am - 9:14 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
8h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
10:24 am - 7:10 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
9h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$344American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 7:23 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
12h 58m1 stop Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:51 pm - 7:59 amPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
37h 08m2 stops Orlando Dallas/Fort Worth
$345Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Frontier Logo
10:51 am - 6:56 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 05m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
7:51 pm - 4:47 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
21h 56m1 stop Orlando
$347Frontier
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
Frontier Logo
10:51 am - 6:56 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 05m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
7:51 pm - 9:56 amPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
15h 05m1 stop Orlando
$347Frontier
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 10
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:15 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
3h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 9:55 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 25m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
$349Southwest
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
5:40 pm - 11:55 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 15m1 stop Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$349Southwest
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:56 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
26h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
1:44 pm - 11:49 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
11h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$358American Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11
American Airlines Logo
11:56 am - 9:23 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
8h 27m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 4:56 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
11h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$376American Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
Delta Logo
7:54 pm - 11:01 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
2h 07mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 8:03 amPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 28mnonstop
$379Delta
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 4:17 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
2h 12mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:45 pm - 8:20 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 35mnonstop
$379Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Pittsburgh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh start at $344. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $348 to $596. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $344 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 25% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

When are prices from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh the cheapest?

Flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 67% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MSP

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.

Key details for Minneapolis to Pittsburgh flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$126
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
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Your Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:12 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:38 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 12m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

    A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh takes 2h 12m, covering 723 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Pittsburgh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh range from $348 to $596, with an average of $435 over the past 12 months. Anything below $348 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to Pittsburgh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 61% above the route average of $435. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $375 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $444 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Airbus A220-100 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh spread across the day?

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

  • Have flight prices from Minneapolis 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 $344 to $867. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Pittsburgh flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to Pittsburgh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 43% 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 Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

    Flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Chicago Midway (MDW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Minneapolis to Pittsburgh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $377 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $548, a difference of $171. 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 Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

    Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Pittsburgh.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 10m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 25m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

  • What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Pittsburgh?

    Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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 Minneapolis to Pittsburgh flights?

    Among airlines operating Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 First Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Minneapolis 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 Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $377 - about $171 less than Saturday (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 67% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Pittsburgh trip for January. Fares historically average $399 round-trip in that month - typically $359 less than the most expensive month, which is February (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 $375 round-trip on this route - about $69 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 Minneapolis to Pittsburgh?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Pittsburgh Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Pittsburgh

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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Direct returns

Pittsburgh to Minneapolis St Paul

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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