Cheapest airlines flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago, including American Airlines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Pittsburgh to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$78, and round-trip direct flights start at US$126.

Displayed flight fares from Pittsburgh to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Pittsburgh to Chicago Flight Details

The distance between Pittsburgh and Chicago is about 660.47 km. The average flying time from Pittsburgh to Chicago is around 1 hour 48 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$78
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$126
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance660.47 km
Average flight time1 hour 48 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Flight statistics for the Pittsburgh–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

The average price of one-way flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago is July, with an average price of US$162; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$266.

US$266
US$214
US$162
US$110
    Cheapest
  • US$260
    Mar
  • US$184
    Apr
  • US$165
    May
  • US$177
    Jun
  • US$162
    Jul
  • US$170
    Aug
  • US$202
    Sep
  • US$187
    Oct
  • US$243
    Nov
  • US$164
    Dec
  • US$238
    Jan
  • US$266
    Feb

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

Average weekly flight prices from Pittsburgh to Chicago by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$232
US$189
US$145
US$102
    Cheapest
  • US$163
    Mon
  • US$162
    Tue
  • US$145
    Wed
  • US$208
    Thu
  • US$193
    Fri
  • US$232
    Sat
  • US$215
    Sun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Pittsburgh to Chicago during Easter Day.

During the Easter Day period, the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago were available on Apr 14 with the lowest price being US$75.

US$177
US$126
US$75
US$24
    Cheapest
  • US$85
    Apr 8
  • US$85
    Apr 9
  • US$95
    Apr 10
  • US$107
    Apr 11
  • US$177
    Apr 12
  • US$80
    Apr 13
  • US$75
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago (PIT-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$78 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PIT to ORD on Tue, Apr 14), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$126 departing on Sat, Apr 18 and returning on Thu, Apr 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago with the following airlines, including: United Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 48 minutes to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 62 flight per week flying from Pittsburgh to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1803 (07:06)
  • To find best deals on flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Apr 14, with one-way flights priced at just US$78.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago on March 17, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at US$70.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Pittsburgh International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (PIT-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: Midway International Airport (MDW) O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Pittsburgh is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spirit Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago, with fares starting at US$111.

US$77
US$111
US$146
US$181
US$215
Spirit Airlines
US$111
Spirit Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$190
Delta Air Lines
Jetblue Airways
US$190
Jetblue Airways
American Airlines
US$198
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$215
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

Total flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines/Air Canada/Air New Zealand operates the most frequent flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago, with 37 flights per week.

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30
34
37
United Airlines
37
United Airlines
Air Canada
37
Air Canada
Air New Zealand
37
Air New Zealand
American Airlines
34
American Airlines
All Nippon Airways
30
All Nippon Airways
Qantas Airways
30
Qantas Airways

How many flights fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Pittsburgh to Chicago within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

246
214
181
149
Highest
184
Mon
181
Tue
194
Wed
196
Thu
246
Fri
205
Sat
229
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.