Great Falls to Billings (GTF–BIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Great Falls to Billings
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 177 mi 0h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

GTF–BIL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 0h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GTF–BIL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 AT4 0h51 – – –
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GTF to BIL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GTF to BIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
AZA ~6h 31m SLC ~9h 19m DEN ~15h 46m SEA ~18h 48m LAS ~22h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
55
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
GTF → BIL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
BIL → GTF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Billings from Great Falls

Nearby airports with service to Billings Logan International Airport.
Metric GTF→BIL HVR→BIL MSO→BIL
Distance from GTF – 104 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 5 14 1
Flight time 0h 51m 1h 33m –
Havre (HVR) to Billings flights · Missoula (MSO) to Billings flights
Airports within 200 miles of GTF 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 ahead of Great Falls.
GTF: MDT · BIL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Great Falls, it's 7:00 PM in Billings.
Distance & Flight Time
177 mi / 285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m.
Facts

GTF–BIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Great Falls to Billings route.
Route details
Distance177 mi / 285 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: GTF
Full nameGreat Falls International Airport
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m
Destination: BIL
Full nameBillings Logan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBIL / KBIL
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/Beulah
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,652 ft / 1,113 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GTF to BIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Great Falls International Airport to Billings Logan International Airport take approximately 0h 51m. The route covers 177 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from GTF to BIL. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AZA, SLC, DEN, SEA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Billings is 1 hour ahead of Great Falls.
Yes, return flights from BIL to GTF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HVR and MSO. 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 GTF to BIL

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GTF to BIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GTF to BIL ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 177 miles (285 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AZA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Havre (HVR) and Missoula (MSO).