Traveling from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Madison Airport (MSN): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PIT to MSN flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to Madison Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PIT and MSN:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pittsburgh International Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Pittsburgh International Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Pittsburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Madison Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to PIT:
Arriving at Madison Airport (MSN)
Reserve a hotel close to MSN if you have a late Pittsburgh International Airport to Madison Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Madison Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Enterprise and explore beyond Madison's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Madison Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Madison Airport (MSN) to central Madison
The street address for MSN is 4000 International Lane.
Madison Airport is roughly 13 kilometers from the center of Madison. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Madison Airport (MSN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Madison Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Madison in March.
Book your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Madison Airport for July if you want to go to Madison during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PIT to MSN sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Madison has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometers south-east of Madison, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 451 kilometers south-east of Madison, Indianapolis is another favorite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
