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

DTW Airport Page →
1,271 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 9 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 18m AFAMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Billings flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m ACAFDL ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Billings flights
ORD Chicago 5h 49m AAACAM AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Billings flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 41m AAAFAM AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Billings flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 50m AFAMDL AMDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Billings flights
SEA Seattle 7h 54m AFASAY ASAYBA Seattle (SEA) to Billings flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 30m AFDLKE G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Billings flights
PDX Portland 20h 34m DLVS AS Portland (PDX) to Billings flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 12m AAAMDL Phoenix (PHX) to Billings flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Billings
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,271 mi 3h 2m nonstop -2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to BIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
665
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → BIL
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
50%
Return
BIL → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → BIL delays →

Other ways to reach Billings from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Billings Logan International Airport.
Metric DTW→BIL GRR→BIL
Distance from DTW 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 2m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Billings Logan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Billings.
Distance & Flight Time
1,271 mi / 2,045 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–BIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Billings route.
Route details
Distance1,271 mi / 2,045 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: BIL
IATA / ICAOBIL / KBIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,652 ft / 1,113 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to BIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Billings Logan International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,271 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 2 hours behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include GRR. 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 DTW to BIL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to BIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to BIL is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,271 miles (2,045 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. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).