Minneapolis to Pittsburgh (MSP–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4653
DL Delta
CR9
7:33 AM
CDT T1
10:41 AM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA4732
AA American
10:31 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL4971
DL Delta
CR9
1:17 PM
CDT T1
4:18 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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DL814
DL Delta
221
8:41 PM
CDT T1
11:49 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5476
DL Delta
CR9
8:41 PM
CDT T1
11:49 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4139
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:45 PM
CDT T1
11:59 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4014
AM Aeromexi
319
8:59 PM
CDT T1
11:58 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5124
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT TM
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3333
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3590
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3332
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3649
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM4088
AM Aeromexi
221
6:30 AM
EDT
7:52 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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TWY771
TWY TWY
8:16 AM
EDT
9:01 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AF2565
AF Air France
CR9
12:22 PM
EDT
1:49 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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DL4654
DL Delta
CR9
12:25 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL5077
DL Delta
CR9
1:22 PM
EDT
2:17 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL4988
DL Delta
CR9
5:25 PM
EDT TM
6:53 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Pittsburgh
3 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 725 mi 1h 44m nonstop +1h ahead 76 1-stop hubs

MSP–PIT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 725 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 28 221, CR9 2h01-2h08 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 14 319, CR9 1h59-2h14 100% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 1 1h44 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
319 Airbus A319 – AM
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (42 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to PIT direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,170
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → PIT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
PIT → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → PIT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · PIT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
725 mi / 1,167 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m to 2h 14m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance725 mi / 1,167 km
Flight time1h 44m to 2h 14m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights43 out / 54 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 1h 44m to 2h 14m. The route covers 725 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from MSP to PIT. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, ATW, ROC, CLE, LWB, CMH, TEB, GPT, AFW, HPN, ORF, BED, JZI, RIC, CRG, PVD, VRB, MLB, APF, MTJ, MSY, YVR, AUS, LIR, AUA, SCE, JAX, VPS, STL, PIE, JFK, KEF, BNA, ORD, PHL, MIA, DTW, MDW, SUS, IAD, ATL, RDU, DCA, BDL, DEN, DFW, TPA, IAH, EWR, LGA, RSW, PHX, BWI, CLT, MCO, BOS, YYZ, FLL, SAN, IND, SFO, SAV, LAS, SRQ, LAX, SLC, LHR, PBI, SEA, DAL, SBN, CHS, PGD, HOU, CUN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from PIT to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSP to PIT

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PIT ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 725 miles (1,167 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 97 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.