Fly private between Minneapolis and Pittsburgh from US$13,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Minneapolis (MSP) to Pittsburgh (PIT) and Pittsburgh to Minneapolis — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Minneapolis to Pittsburgh is roughly 1,167 kilometres — 725 miles, or 630 nautical miles.
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Expect US$13,000 – US$38,000 for a one-way charter between Minneapolis and Pittsburgh, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 52m | 1h 41m – 2h 03m | US$27,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 52m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 50m | US$29,500 – US$42,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 46m | US$32,500 – US$45,500 | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Minneapolis and Pittsburgh are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Minneapolis, United States: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field, Flying Cloud Airport, Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport, New Richmond Regional Airport and L O Simenstad Municipal Airport.
Pittsburgh, United States: Pittsburgh International Airport, Allegheny County Airport, Wheeling Ohio County Airport, Zelienople Municipal Airport, Washington County Airport and Jefferson County Airpark.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Minneapolis: Saint Paul (STP), Minneapolis (FCM, MSP); Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh (PIT).
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Pittsburgh→Minneapolis runs about 20 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis → Pittsburgh | 19 | 95 min | 85 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Embraer Praetor 600 (4), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Bombardier Challenger 300 (2) |
| Pittsburgh → Minneapolis | 11 | 115 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 300 (3), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
30 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Pittsburgh International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSP / MSP | KPIT / PIT |
| Longest hard runway | 11,006 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 841 ft | 1,203 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Minneapolis to Pittsburgh can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field has 11,006 ft and Pittsburgh International Airport 11,500 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,167 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX at 1,800 km.
Alternates within range: Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (6,491 ft, 14 km) · Flying Cloud Airport (5,001 ft, 19 km) · Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · New Richmond Regional Airport (5,507 ft, 61 km) · Allegheny County Airport (6,501 ft, 30 km) · Wheeling Ohio County Airport (5,002 ft, 50 km) · Zelienople Municipal Airport (5,002 ft, 35 km) · Washington County Airport (5,004 ft, 40 km)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — Minneapolis–Pittsburgh runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Minneapolis–Pittsburgh trip to about 1h 52m gate to gate.
The Minneapolis to Pittsburgh route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$13,000 – US$38,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 52m gate to gate over 1,167 km (725 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Minneapolis–Pittsburgh departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Minneapolis–Pittsburgh charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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