Flight Deals from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh from $201

The flight from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh is about 725 miles, and the typical nonstop flight time is 2 hours 3 minutes outbound. The return leg averages 2 hours 19 minutes, so it's about 16 minutes longer coming back.

Methodology

Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Delta Air Lines flies non-stop from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh, with up to 27 weekly departures. Most of the service runs daily, including an early-morning and late-evening flight, plus a mid-day flight operated by Endeavor Air; a fourth flight operated by SkyWest Airlines runs Monday through Sunday except Saturday. Delta is the only airline currently scheduled non-stop on this route.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport to downtown Pittsburgh is straightforward, with the 28X Airport Flyer bus being the most-used and budget-friendly option at $2.25, running every 30 minutes and taking about 45 minutes. Taxis and rideshares like Uber are the fastest choice, typically reaching the city center in 25-30 minutes for around $30-$40. On-site rental cars are available at the airport, and many hotels offer complimentary shuttle service. The drive is about 20-30 minutes via I-376, depending on traffic.

References

• Parking - Fly Pittsburghflypittsburgh.com · Published Sep 24, 2026
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• Pittsburgh Airport Transfers: Pickup & Shuttleuber.com
• Flights to and from Pittsburgh International Airport PIT | Tickets & Departures - Omioomio.co.uk · Published May 27, 2026
• Pittsburgh International PIT Airport Transfer | GetTransfer Blogblog.gettransfer.com · Published Apr 3, 2026
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Fares from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh are lowest in late January, around $324. January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $332, followed by February ($345) and August ($361). December is the most expensive month at about $394, and fares peak in late December at about $407. The yearly average is $369. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

Methodology

Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.

Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh, around $325. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $397, $72 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $430. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

Methodology

Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.

No overnight or red-eye flights operate from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh — there are no nonstop red-eyes on this route, and no connecting itinerary has an overnight long leg either.

Methodology

Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Delta Air Lines is the only non-stop carrier from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh, operating up to 27 weekly flights on three daily schedules. Most flights are mainline Delta, while some are operated by Endeavor Air and SkyWest Airlines under the Delta brand. Delta is a member of SkyTeam.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

On-time arrival reliability from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh runs at 87.3% on Delta Connection operated by SkyWest, with no cancellations, making it the most reliable service on the route. Delta mainline flights arrive on time 75.9% of the time with a 1.0% cancellation rate.

Methodology

On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).

Pittsburgh International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Pittsburgh. It is about 20 miles west of downtown and is the primary gateway for all airlines operating to the city.

From downtown Minneapolis, the METRO Blue Line light rail is the most popular and economical choice, reaching the airport in about 25 minutes with trains stopping at both terminals. Taxis and ride-share services offer door-to-door convenience with fares averaging $39–$49, while driving yourself means using the airport's hourly or daily parking ramps near each terminal. The light rail is generally the fastest option during rush hour, but a taxi or ride-share is quickest if you're departing from downtown St. Paul or traveling with heavy luggage.

References

• Taxi Service | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• Light Rail Transit | MSP Airportmspairport.com
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• Minneapolis Airport: A Comprehensive Guide | Chasechase.com · Published Oct 2, 2024
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• Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org · Published Mar 13, 2026

Pittsburgh International Airport has a Hyatt Regency located on airport grounds, accessible by hotel shuttle. Several nearby hotels also provide free airport shuttles, including the Hilton Garden Inn, Doubletree by Hilton, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham, Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, Comfort Suites, Homewood Suites, and Sonesta Simply Suites. An indoor moving walkway connects the main terminal directly to a hotel.

References

• Pittsburgh Airport Guide (PIT) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Apr 13, 2026
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Pittsburgh International Airport offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, along with charging stations for devices. Travelers can use spa-quality services including facials, manicures, pedicures, and massages at XpresSpa, or a relaxing massage at Massage Bar in Concourse A. A kids play area with a private nursing room, family restroom, washup station, and dedicated eating area is located at the start of Concourse C, and a sensory-friendly space called Presley's Place is near Gate A7 in Concourse A. The airport has an interfaith reflection room on the mezzanine floor of the main terminal, a USO center with work stations and television for military members, and permanent and rotating art installations throughout. An animal relief area is in Concourse D across from Gate D1, and the PIT PAWS dog therapy program brings trained therapy dogs to help passengers relax. Information desks are available both pre- and post-security, and the terminal features a stage for performances in the center of the post-security area.

References

• Pittsburgh International Airport - Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, PApaacc.com
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At Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, travelers with disabilities can arrange wheelchair service and other accommodations through their airline, which asks for at least 48 hours' advance notice, and support is available from airline personnel, the MSP Customer Communications Office, and Travelers Assistance volunteers at information booths in both terminals. MSP participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program and offers accessible ground transportation, accessible parking, and service animal relief areas. At Pittsburgh International Airport, wheelchair assistance is requested directly from the airline when booking, while free Airport Ambassador greeter services require one-week advance notice and support passengers with hidden disabilities; PIT also participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program and provides accessible parking, wheelchair-accessible shuttles, and a PIT PAWS therapy dog program.

References

• Accessibility | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• Accessibility FAQs | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• Accessibility - Fly Pittsburghflypittsburgh.com

Delta Air Lines operates the most flights from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh, using Airbus A220-100 aircraft on its mainline service. Delta Connection flights flown by Endeavor Air use Bombardier CRJ-900 jets, while Delta Connection flights flown by SkyWest Air Lines use Bombardier CRJ family aircraft. These are the aircraft types currently scheduled on the nonstop route.

Methodology

Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

Delta Air Lines is the only carrier currently scheduled non-stop between Minneapolis and Pittsburgh, operating multiple daily flights (some flown by its Endeavor Air and SkyWest regional partners), placing this route in the SkyTeam alliance. No other alliance has non-stop service here, though other alliances may reach Pittsburgh from Minneapolis via connections.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

When departing from Minneapolis, the best lounge options include the Escape Lounge, PGA Lounge, and Portal Lounge in Terminal 1, all open to any traveler with a day pass, Priority Pass, or eligible credit card. Delta operates three Sky Clubs in Terminal 1, accessible with a Sky Club membership, premium cabin ticket, or eligible American Express card, offering buffet dining and full bar service. A United Club is also available in Concourse E for United and Star Alliance premium passengers.

References

• MSP Airport Lounges: Delta Sky Club, PGA, Escape, Portal & Moremspairport.com
• Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl Airport (MSP) Lounge | Escape Loungesescapelounges.com
• United Club Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (MSP) - LoungeReview.comloungereview.com · Published Apr 1, 2026
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• American Express Lounges at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | Amex USamericanexpress.com
• American Express Lounges at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | Amex XBamericanexpress.com

Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets offer the best options, while Basic Economy typically does not.