What is the cheapest airline that flies from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Pittsburgh to Chicago

How many flights depart from Pittsburgh to Chicago on average per day?

As of December 2025, 17 flights take off from Pittsburgh and land in Chicago each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 48% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

What airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Pittsburgh according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Pittsburgh to Chicago on average per week?

As of December 2025, 124 flights take off from Pittsburgh and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 41% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Pittsburgh and Chicago have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 132 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

According to our data, United Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $273 to $611. The lowest price recently found on this route was $171.

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MDW

1h 30mnonstop

1:25 pm - 3:45 pm

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PIT

1h 20mnonstop

$171Southwest

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

2:06 pm - 2:55 pm

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1h 49mnonstop

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1h 37mnonstop

$171United Airlines

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10:45 am - 10:42 pm

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12h 57m2 stops

5:32 pm - 9:40 am

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15h 08m1 stop

$172Spirit Airlines

Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 20

3:55 pm - 7:00 pm

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4h 05m1 stop

9:55 am - 3:40 pm

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PIT

4h 45m1 stop

$172Southwest

Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20

6:25 am - 7:29 am

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2h 04mnonstop

8:37 am - 11:13 am

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1h 36mnonstop

$173American Airlines

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10:54 am - 4:29 pm

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9:32 am - 1:27 pm

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2h 55m1 stop

$174Delta

Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 14

3:02 pm - 7:35 pm

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9:55 am - 3:43 pm

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$174Delta

Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 14

9:00 am - 5:43 pm

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7:45 am - 2:41 pm

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Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21

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5:50 pm - 11:46 pm

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ORD

6h 56m1 stop

6:57 pm - 11:44 pm

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PIT

27h 47m3 stops

$182Spirit Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

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Jan 16

PIT10:45 amPittsburgh

12h 57m

2 stops

ORD10:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 20

ORD5:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 08m

1 stop

PIT9:40 amPittsburgh

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Jan 22

PIT5:50 pmPittsburgh

6h 56m

1 stop

ORD11:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 26

ORD6:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 47m

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PIT11:44 pmPittsburgh

$182

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Jan 29

PIT6:00 amPittsburgh

14h 41m

2 stops

ORD7:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 2

ORD8:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 57m

1 stop

PIT9:40 amPittsburgh

$183

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Jan 17

PIT9:00 amPittsburgh

9h 43m

1 stop

ORD5:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 21

ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 56m

1 stop

PIT2:41 pmPittsburgh

$175

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Jan 23

PIT9:00 amPittsburgh

9h 43m

1 stop

ORD5:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 26

ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 56m

1 stop

PIT2:41 pmPittsburgh

$189

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Mar 4

PIT6:00 amPittsburgh

6h 48m

1 stop

ORD11:48 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 13

ORD6:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 23m

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PIT5:45 pmPittsburgh

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$175

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1:50 pm-8:50 pm

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Thu 1/22

5:50 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 56m

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6:57 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops27h 47m

$182

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Pittsburgh and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Pittsburgh, with most prices found around $197. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Pittsburgh to Chicago during September average around $227.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $420. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Pittsburgh to Chicago for around $548.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago during this time can be as low as $389. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $658.

What is the cheapest Pittsburgh to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Pittsburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $311 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Pittsburgh for as low as $188 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Pittsburgh to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Pittsburgh to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Pittsburgh to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Pittsburgh to Chicago flights are approximately 46% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$166
Fastest flight time	1h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Pittsburgh in the past 72 hours is $166. The best round-trip flight deal from Pittsburgh to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $341.

The fastest flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago takes 1h 25m

Direct flights go from Pittsburgh to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Pittsburgh there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).

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How far is Pittsburgh to Chicago by plane?
Pittsburgh and Chicago are 408.7 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Pittsburgh to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Pittsburgh and Chicago, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 17.00% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A319 with 12.01%, Embraer 175 with 11.26%, and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 11.23%.
What is the most popular airline from Pittsburgh to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Pittsburgh to Chicago is Southwest (38% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (33%), American Airlines (27%), and Frontier (2%).

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $91	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,054 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $97	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,250 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,091 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

Southwest Flights From Pittsburgh to Chicago
The lowest priced Southwest flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago from the last 72 hours was $97. Generally, Southwest has 9 flights on this route every week with an average price of $313. Southwest is rated 7.9/10 by our users.
United Airlines Flights From Pittsburgh to Chicago
United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Pittsburgh to Chicago start from as low as $105 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $310. United Airlines operates 10 flights to Chicago from Pittsburgh in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 9,091 reviews.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Pittsburgh, with most prices found around $197. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Pittsburgh to Chicago during September average around $227.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago during this time can be as low as $389. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $658.

What is the cheapest Pittsburgh to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

What cabin class options are available on Pittsburgh to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Pittsburgh to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Pittsburgh to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Pittsburgh to Chicago flights are approximately 46% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Pittsburgh to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

How often are flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Pittsburgh and Chicago have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 132 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

According to our data, United Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Pittsburgh to Chicago on average per day?

As of December 2025, 17 flights take off from Pittsburgh and land in Chicago each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 48% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Pittsburgh to Chicago on average per week?

As of December 2025, 124 flights take off from Pittsburgh and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 41% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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