Travelling from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Minneapolis is one hour behind Pittsburgh and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
There are 25 Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flights each week to choose from.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PIT to MSP flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta has direct flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Minneapolis — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier operating PIT to MSP flights. An impressive 82.16% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PIT and MSP:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Currently, $171 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $349. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PIT to MSP.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from PIT to MSP is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
77% of flights that leave from Pittsburgh International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Pittsburgh International Airport from central Pittsburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PIT? If you've booked an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and see more of Minneapolis and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Minneapolis St Paul Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Minneapolis in March.
When reserving your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PIT to MSP in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Minneapolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United States, consider Omaha, about 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre are among the biggest draws.









