Cheap Flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Pittsburgh vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DTW - PIT
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - PIT
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - PIT
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DTW - PIT
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
DTW - PIT
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-28
DTW - PIT
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Pittsburgh flight facts
Distance
201 mi
323 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Pittsburgh is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Pittsburgh
PIT · Pittsburgh Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cleveland - Pittsburgh · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Cleveland · Cleveland is 106 mi from Pittsburgh
Flights Detroit - Columbus · Columbus is 144 mi from Pittsburgh
Flights Detroit - Harrisburg · Harrisburg is 184 mi from Pittsburgh
Flights Detroit - Buffalo · Buffalo is 186 mi from Pittsburgh
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
DTW - PIT
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 26,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - PIT
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DTW - PIT
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - PIT
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - PIT
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DTW - PIT
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
The Industrialist Hotel, Pittsburgh, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $166
Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $185
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Pittsburgh depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh.
Detroit and Pittsburgh are about 201 miles (323 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 201-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Pittsburgh is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Intl (PIT).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Pittsburgh, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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