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Cheapest round-trip
$351
Typical prices: $341-$597
Southwest
Tue 11/6Fri 11/9
PIT - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$359
Typical prices: $350-$599
Delta
Wed 10/10Sat 10/13
PIT - MSP • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 2h 24m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $319 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis (PIT-MSP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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8:50 pm - 12:40 amPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl
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4:10 pm - 11:20 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$351Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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2:20 pm - 5:20 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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4:10 pm - 11:20 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$351Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
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4:55 pm - 11:35 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Chicago Midway
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5:25 pm - 10:30 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 05m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
$351Southwest
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
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3:59 pm - 5:19 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:09 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
2h 09mnonstop
$359Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 11
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3:59 pm - 5:19 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:09 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
2h 09mnonstop
$359Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:45 pm - 8:20 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 35mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 6:35 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
2h 10mnonstop
$359Delta
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:51 pm - 1:41 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
18h 50m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl
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8:25 am - 9:37 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
24h 12m1 stop Portland
$366Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5
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8:54 pm - 2:06 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
18h 12m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:10 pm - 11:06 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 56m1 stop Nashville Intl
$368Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:37 pm - 10:59 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 2:14 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$404United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30
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6:12 am - 10:20 amPIT  Pittsburgh-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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4:55 pm - 11:59 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$411United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Pittsburgh to Minneapolis flights

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

Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis start at $351. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $341 to $597. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $351 on Southwest.

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

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis at $369 round-trip.
  • July ($507) and May ($489) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 37% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis the cheapest?

Flights from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 54% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis

 
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Our travel experts
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 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 Pittsburgh to Minneapolis flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$125
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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Your Pittsburgh to Minneapolis flight questions, answered

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

  • Which ground transportation services are available at MSP airport?

    MSP airport provides several ground transportation options to its travelers. The Metro Transit departs from Terminal 1 to downtown Minneapolis, which is ideal for group travelers. You can also arrange shuttle services from the ticket desks in the ground transportation center. There are also taxis from Terminals 1 and 2.

  • Are there baby-friendly facilities at MSP airport?

    Yes - there are baby care facilities convenient to traveling mothers at MSP airport. Visit a private nursing room near Gate F2, gate C13 or above Concourse E on the mezzanine if you want to breastfeed your baby or pump breast milk. These rooms are private with comfortable seating, power outlets and fold-down tables.

  • Which lounges are available at PIT airport?

    There are various lounges at PIT airport accessible by passengers. USO Lounge designated for military members and their families is found in Concourse C. First class flying passengers should use Admirals Club on the mezzanine floor which provides conference facilities, computers and premium food. The Club lounge also in Concourse C is accessible by all passengers regardless of which class you are flying.

  • Which parking services does PIT airport provide to its travelers?

    PIT airport provides short and long-term parking services to its travelers. Short-term parking services are available at the parking lots linked to Transit Level while long-term parking lots are a short walk to the moving walkway connected to the terminal building. There is also an Economy Lot beside the terminal building suitable for budget-minded travelers.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Pittsburgh to Minneapolis flights?

    Among airlines operating Pittsburgh to Minneapolis flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis?

    Only Delta operates flights between Pittsburgh and Minneapolis.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Pittsburgh to Minneapolis 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
    • 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.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $319 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $441 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 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 Pittsburgh to Minneapolis?

    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 Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

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

    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 46% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 4% 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 Pittsburgh to Minneapolis?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Pittsburgh to Minneapolis route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $400 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $469, a difference of $69. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Minneapolis?

    Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 8:49 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:41 pm and lands at 10:05 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 24m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 52% above the route average of $425. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis?

    A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis takes 2h 24m, covering 723 miles.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis 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 $349 to $853. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 02m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 24m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

  • What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Minneapolis?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)?

    Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Pittsburgh to Minneapolis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis range from $341 to $597, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $341 counts as a good deal.

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

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

Your guide to booking Pittsburgh to Minneapolis 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 Friday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average $400 - about $69 less than Tuesday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 54% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Pittsburgh to Minneapolis trip for January. Fares historically average $369 round-trip in that month - typically $138 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $319 round-trip on this route - about $122 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 Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
    - Snelling Motel
  • Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) provides special facilities essential to disabled travelers. There are ramps, elevators with braille signage for the blind and TDD telephones for the deaf and hard of hearing throughout the airport’s terminal area. Porter and wheelchair assistance services are offered by the airport's airlines, and you can arrange for them at the information desks. There are also accessible restrooms on Concourse C.
  • Corporate travelers well travel PIT airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) route since PIT airport provides business facilities. The airport hosts TravelEx Business Center near the landside terminal featuring workstations and conferencing facilities including a ballroom and audio-visual solutions accessible by business travelers. Fax and photocopying services are also available in the business center.
  • Family travelers will be glad to land at MSP airport as they will access favorable family facilities and services at the airport. The airport hosts children's play areas in Concourse C, the baggage claim area and next to gate H6. These areas are equipped with an air traffic control tower with slide, climbing structures and toys ideal for kids to have fun and stretch their muscles as their parents relax in the family restrooms watching them.
  • MSP airport has convenient pet facilities since it ranks among the top pet-friendly airports in the US, making it an ideal airport to land with your furry friend. You can take your pet to the outdoor pet relief area on the baggage claim level in Terminal 1 to groom and stretch after sitting in their kennel throughout the flight. There is also an indoor pet relief area inside the secure area in Terminal 2.
  • MSP airport hosts several restaurants and cafes where passengers can fuel up or grab drinks and snacks. Grab snacks at the food court in Concourse C or be on the go with quick bites at the kiosks on Concourse C/D. There is a pub for adult travelers at Gate H6 in Terminal 2 offering craft beer, wine and live music after closing hours to let you relax.

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Direct departures

Pittsburgh to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Delta

Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Minneapolis St Paul to Pittsburgh

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Delta

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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