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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BIL and DTW. Nearest airports to BIL with scheduled service: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN, 126 mi) · Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD, 92 mi) · Sheridan County Airport (SHR, 104 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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 16m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 5h 27m AAUA → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 29m ACCMLX → ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 3m AMDLKE → AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 50m AAASG3 → AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 7h 33m ASAYBA → AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 50m G4 → AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
PDX Portland 12h 40m AS → AFAMDL 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 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
MSP ~5h 16m ORD ~5h 27m DEN ~5h 29m SLC ~6h 3m DFW ~6h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
667
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
DTW → BIL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
100%
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
Distance from BIL – 126 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 2
Departure OTP 100% –
Bozeman (BZN) 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
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. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN).