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 8 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 4h 38m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Billings flights
DEN Denver 4h 40m ACF9UA → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Billings flights
ORD Chicago 5h 48m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Billings flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 58m AAASAY → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Billings flights
PDX Portland 7h G4 → AS Portland (PDX) to Billings flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 36m G4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Billings flights
AZA Mesa ~6h 44m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Billings flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 1m AAAS → Phoenix (PHX) to Billings flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Billings
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
799 mi 1h 58m 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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All flights from Billings (BIL) Billings to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MSP ~4h 38m DEN ~4h 40m ORD ~5h 48m DFW ~5h 58m AZA ~6h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
208
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BIL → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → BIL delays →
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 1h 58m 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 time1h 58m
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 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 799 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Billings is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
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 1 hours 58 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.