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Carnegie Museum Of Natural History
Major natural history museum known for its dinosaur halls, gemstones, and scientific collections. It is one of Pittsburgh’s classic cultural highlights.
Flights from East Lansing, MI to Pittsburgh, PA depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 13h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $503 (€411) but you can travel from only $126 (€103) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:16. The fastest flight covers the 280 miles (452 km) distance in 13h 26m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 280 miles (452 km) |
Average flight duration 13h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $503 (€411) |
Flights per day 22 |
Fastest flight 13h 26m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from East Lansing, MI to Pittsburgh, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $126. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $126, and a flight costs an average of $503.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$503 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price |
16h 26m Average total duration 13h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration Fastest 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from East Lansing, MI to Pittsburgh, PA:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Lansing, MI to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $185 (€152).
A bus is $376 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from East Lansing, MI to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $503 (€411).
Other travel options to Pittsburgh, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
Flight takes on average 13h 26m.
The table below shows live departures for East Lansing, MI to Pittsburgh, PA flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:45 PM East Lansing, MI | 13h26 | 1:11 PM Pittsburgh, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most East Lansing, MI to Pittsburgh, PA flights use the Detroit Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare East Lansing, MI and Pittsburgh, PA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Pittsburgh International Airport is 4 km from Pittsburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Pittsburgh International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants are located in the Airside terminal, including fast food and sit-down options like Chick-fil-A and The Burgh Sportz Bar.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including near the baggage claim and in the Airside terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pittsburgh International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pittsburgh International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pittsburgh International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels like Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Intertiol Airport are connected to the terminal..
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