Billings to Des Moines (BIL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BIL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BIL and DSM. Nearest airports to BIL with scheduled service: Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD, 92 mi) · Sheridan County Airport (SHR, 104 mi) · Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN, 126 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 22m ACCMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 23m AAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 24m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 6h 59m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 16m AAASG3 → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 17h 2m G4 → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland ~6h 53m AS → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Billings to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BIL and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BIL Routes DSM Routes BIL Live Flights DSM Live Flights BIL Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Billings flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~4h 22m ORD ~5h 23m MSP ~6h 24m PDX ~6h 53m AZA ~6h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
181
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BIL → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
88%
Return
DSM → BIL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIL delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Billings

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric BIL→DSM BZN→DSM JAC→DSM
Distance from BIL – 126 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 50% – –
Bozeman (BZN) to Des Moines flights · Jackson (JAC) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of BIL with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Billings.
BIL: MDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Billings, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

BIL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Billings to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIL
Full nameBillings Logan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBIL / KBIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,652 ft / 1,113 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIL to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Billings.
Yes, return flights from DSM to BIL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BZN and JAC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN) and Jackson (JAC).