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$49+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Pittsburgh (PIT)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Pittsburgh are usually found in August or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Pittsburgh (PIT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$122
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$301

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$78 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Pittsburgh flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Pittsburgh flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Pittsburgh
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Pittsburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Pittsburgh.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Pittsburgh.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 22, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/141:30 pmMDW - PIT
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
mar. 5/204:00 pmPIT - MDW
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$122
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/222:15 pmORD - PIT
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
jeu. 5/297:00 amPIT - ORD
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$137
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 6/48:30 pmORD - PIT
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
lun. 6/98:25 pmPIT - ORD
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$145
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/151:50 pmORD - PIT
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
lun. 5/196:00 amPIT - ORD
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$163
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 6/412:48 pmMDW - PIT
1 stop7h 14mDelta
mer. 6/114:33 pmPIT - MDW
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/21$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 6/45:30 amORD - PIT
1 stop6h 25mDelta
lun. 6/97:45 pmPIT - ORD
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/22$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/306:00 amORD - PIT
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
dim. 6/16:50 pmPIT - ORD
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 6/49:08 pmORD - PIT
1 stop11h 12mSpirit Airlines
lun. 6/96:01 pmPIT - ORD
2 stops18h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$212
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/712:41 pmORD - PIT
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
dim. 5/116:39 pmPIT - ORD
1 stop22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$221
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/1410:50 amORD - PIT
1 stop7h 15mJetBlue
mar. 5/207:00 amPIT - ORD
1 stop9h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 4/22$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 6/68:05 amMDW - PIT
1 stop5h 22mAllegiant Air
dim. 6/86:30 amPIT - MDW
2 stops32h 33mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/20$331
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 6/68:36 pmMDW - PIT
3 stops26h 18mMultiple Airlines
dim. 6/86:30 amPIT - MDW
2 stops32h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$404

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Pittsburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoPittsburgh

MDW - PIT

MDWPIT

Chicago Midway

mer. 5/14

1:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Pittsburgh

mar. 5/20

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$122

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD - PIT

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 5/22

2:15 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Pittsburgh

jeu. 5/29

7:00 am-7:46 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$137

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD - PIT

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 6/4

8:30 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Pittsburgh

lun. 6/9

8:25 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$145

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD - PIT

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 5/15

1:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Pittsburgh

lun. 5/19

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

$163

ChicagoPittsburgh

MDW - PIT

MDWPIT

Chicago Midway

mer. 6/4

10:25 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Pittsburgh

mer. 6/11

4:33 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$177

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD - PIT

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 5/28

7:05 am-12:55 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Pittsburgh

lun. 6/2

10:49 am-2:28 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$177

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD - PIT

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 5/30

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Pittsburgh

dim. 6/1

6:50 pm-12:36 am

1 stop6h 46m

$198

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD - PIT

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 6/4

9:08 pm-9:20 am

1 stop11h 12m

Pittsburgh

lun. 6/9

6:01 pm-11:50 am

2 stops18h 49m

$212

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD - PIT

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 5/7

12:41 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Pittsburgh

dim. 5/11

6:39 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$221

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD - PIT

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 5/14

10:50 am-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Pittsburgh

mar. 5/20

7:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$248

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/22

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Pittsburgh in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Pittsburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Pittsburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Pittsburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Pittsburgh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pittsburgh from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to PIT?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Pittsburgh flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to PIT are scheduled on a Friday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

Rainfall in Pittsburgh by month

Plan your trip to Pittsburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Pittsburgh ranges from 2.3 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Pittsburgh when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Pittsburgh by month

Plan your trip to Pittsburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Pittsburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Pittsburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pittsburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Pittsburgh. Reviews last updated avril 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Pittsburgh by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Pittsburgh from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Pittsburgh from Chicago, you will be flying to Pittsburgh, which is the city’s only airport. Pittsburgh (PIT) is located 13.5 mi from the center of Pittsburgh. There are 41 flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Pittsburgh is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $122 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $145 and $157 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $79 and Delta from $89 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

    Consider Cathay Pacific (89%), Royal Jordanian (89%) or SWISS (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $48. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Pittsburgh) can be booked for $97 on average our data indicates $251 when flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Pittsburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Pittsburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$103Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$122Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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