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

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 9:38 am
• Latest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 10:23 am.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Pittsburgh:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Pittsburgh takes 2h 23m, covering 918 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Pittsburgh range from $266 to $408, with an average of $341 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $341 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $224 round-trip, compared to $254 via a layover through Orlando (MCO).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from New Orleans to Pittsburgh usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from New Orleans to Pittsburgh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $428, a difference of $110.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between New Orleans and Pittsburgh.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 4h 30m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

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

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Pittsburgh flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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