Billings to Detroit (BIL–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BIL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BIL and DTW. 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 8 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 22m AAUA → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 30m ACCMUA → ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 33m AAASG3 → AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 17m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 25m G4 → AFDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 7h 26m ASBAQR → AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 53m AMDLKE → AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
PDX Portland 12h 44m AS → AMDL Portland (PDX) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Billings to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps BIL Routes DTW Routes BIL Live Flights DTW Live Flights BIL Delays DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Billings flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIL to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ORD ~5h 22m DEN ~5h 30m DFW ~6h 33m MSP ~7h 17m LAS ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
633
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 → DTW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → BIL
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIL delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Billings

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric BIL→DTW BZN→DTW JAC→DTW
Distance from BIL – 126 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Departure OTP 80% – –
Bozeman (BZN) to Detroit flights · Jackson (JAC) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of BIL with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Billings.
BIL: MDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Billings, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BIL–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Billings to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
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: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIL to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW 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.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Billings.
Yes, return flights from DTW 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 Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN) and Jackson (JAC).