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

DSM Airport Page →
799 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, YanAir.
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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 6 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 22m ACF9UA → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Billings flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 33m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Billings flights
ORD Chicago 5h 56m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Billings flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 57m AAASAY → AAASG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Billings flights
LAS Las Vegas 21h 12m EJAG4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Billings flights
AZA Mesa ~6h 45m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Billings flights
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Des Moines to Billings
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
799 mi 3h 20m nonstop -1h behind

DSM–BIL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DEN ~4h 22m MSP ~4h 33m ORD ~5h 56m AZA ~6h 45m DFW ~6h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
182
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
DSM → BIL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
Return
BIL → DSM
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → BIL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Billings from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Billings Logan International Airport.
Metric DSM→BIL OMA→BIL
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 3h 20m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 84% –
Omaha (OMA) to Billings flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Billings Logan International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Billings.
Distance & Flight Time
799 mi / 1,286 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–BIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Billings route.
Route details
Distance799 mi / 1,286 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: BIL
Full nameBillings Logan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBIL / KBIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,652 ft / 1,113 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to BIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Billings Logan International Airport take about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 799 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BIL 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.
Billings is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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.

Flights from DSM to BIL

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to BIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to BIL is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 799 miles (1,286 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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