Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh (CHI - PIT)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$157	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is currently $157
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is currently $69
Cheapest nonstop flights	$157	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is currently $157
Last-minute weekend getaway	$327	American 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Pittsburgh is currently $327
Cheapest business class flights	$351	American Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is currently $351

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–255
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–285

Popular airlines from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Southwest

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $170–495

20 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - PIT Every day

1710 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PIT Every day
American

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $170–425

32 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PIT Every day

541 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PIT Every day
United

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $170–425

35 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PIT Every day

318 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PIT Every day
Delta

from $197

Typical price: $215–540

558 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PIT Every day
JetBlue

from $332

Typical price: $345–800

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PIT Every day
Spirit

from $253

Typical price: $225–580

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PIT Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Pittsburgh United States 21 min 12 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 2 hr 9 min 117 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Columbus United States 2 hr 55 min 155 mi
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)

Akron United States 1 hr 51 min 82 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $95 to $255.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $157, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $157, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $197, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $332, flying from May 14 to May 18.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $253, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh starts at $157 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh has a continental climate with distinct seasons. May–Oct, a popular time to visit, is generally warm and humid. In contrast, the winter (Dec–Feb) is cold and snowy. Key events include the St. Patrick's Day Parade (Mar). The Three Rivers Arts Festival (Jun) offers free concerts and exhibits. The Vintage Grand Prix (Jul) features classic automobiles. The Dirty Dozen (Nov) is a bike race on the city’s steepest hills. Light Up Night (Nov), with illuminations and fireworks, kicks off the winter shopping season.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 35 nonstop flights and 318 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 1,710 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh are:

American offers 32 nonstop flights and 541 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
Delta offers 558 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
JetBlue offers 21 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
Spirit offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Pittsburgh.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $157, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $157, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $197, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $332, flying from May 14 to May 18.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh is $253, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 American direct flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 United direct flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Pittsburgh at price $327 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 American direct flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 United direct flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Pittsburgh start at $157 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Pittsburgh start at $351 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Pittsburgh start at $157 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Pittsburgh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Pittsburgh starts at $327 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Pittsburgh at price $327 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Pittsburgh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.