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$106+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Pittsburgh (PIT)

CHI — PIT
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Pittsburgh are usually found in September or January, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Tue 12/11:15 pm -
2 stops7h 25m
Tue 12/812:20 pm -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 11/3$307
Wed 12/307:40 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 1/96:20 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/8$309
Tue 12/227:00 am -
1 stop7h 07m
Tue 12/298:00 am -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 11/8$309
Thu 12/175:01 am -
1 stop11h 15m
Mon 12/216:11 pm -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 11/7$310
Tue 12/88:25 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Tue 12/87:10 pm -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 11/5$311
Sat 12/52:18 pm -
Nonstop1h 39m
Mon 12/76:27 am -
Nonstop1h 53m
Deal found 11/7$314
Sun 12/207:40 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Fri 1/18:25 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/4$316
Sun 12/203:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Fri 1/16:45 am -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 11/4$316
Mon 12/2112:50 pm -
2 stops9h 25m
Fri 1/15:35 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 11/4$317
Fri 12/45:35 am -
1 stop10h 53m
Sun 12/66:28 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 11/5$318
Tue 12/228:35 pm -
1 stop19h 49m
Tue 12/296:11 pm -
1 stop26h 19m
Deal found 11/6$319
Thu 11/199:51 am -
1 stop6h 41m
Mon 11/236:59 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 11/4$320

Find flight deals from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Southwest)

One-way from

$106
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$346 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 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. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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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ChicagoPittsburgh

MDW Chicago Midway - PIT Pittsburgh

MDWPIT

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/4

1:40 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PIT Pittsburgh

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/27

6:15 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoPittsburgh

MDW Chicago Midway - PIT Pittsburgh

MDWPIT

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/11

1:05 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PIT Pittsburgh

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/27

2:16 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PIT Pittsburgh

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/4

2:39 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

ChicagoPittsburgh

MDW Chicago Midway - PIT Pittsburgh

MDWPIT

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/16

8:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

ChicagoPittsburgh

MDW Chicago Midway - PIT Pittsburgh

MDWPIT

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/12

3:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PIT Pittsburgh

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

5:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

ChicagoPittsburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PIT Pittsburgh

ORDPIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/10

9:28 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

ChicagoPittsburgh

MDW Chicago Midway - PIT Pittsburgh

MDWPIT

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/10

1:40 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Pittsburgh in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh (average of $274). Flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh in February is currently the most expensive (average of $469). 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?

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 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Pittsburgh

The most flights from CHI to PIT are scheduled on a Friday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Pittsburgh flights typically cost between $335 and $422 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $309 on Southwest (Dec 30-Jan 9).

How often are flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Chicago and Pittsburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Pittsburgh flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Pittsburgh flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh is 49 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 day to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

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

The best insider tips for Chicago to Pittsburgh flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Pittsburgh trip
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on PIT

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Reviews of airlines servicing Pittsburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 43 flights from Chicago to Pittsburgh per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

    For as low as $316, Southwest can have you in Pittsburgh from Chicago in 1h 39m. Chicago and Pittsburgh are separated by a distance of 411 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $137 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $137 and $172 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh for 63% 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 $68 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $89 and Southwest from $108 one-way.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (84%), Avianca (84%) or SkyWest Airlines (83%) 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 $129. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Pittsburgh) can be booked for $219 on average, our data indicates $353 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh (average of $274). Flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh in February is currently the most expensive (average of $469). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$172Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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