Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
The timezone in Pittsburgh is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.
Choose from 83 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:16.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your ORD to PIT flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
American Airlines has direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Pittsburgh — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates ORD to PIT flights is United Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 77.74% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and PIT:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight is 51 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 142 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from ORD to PIT, book your trip six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ORD to PIT is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Consider booking a hotel near PIT if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car and explore Pittsburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Pittsburgh International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Pittsburgh International Airport to central Pittsburgh has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Pittsburgh in April.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to PIT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Pittsburgh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres east of Pittsburgh, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh, Columbus is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
