Minneapolis to Billings (MSP–BIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
746 mi airlines charter/private 34/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 2h ago
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VS3264cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
321
6:45 PM
CDT T1
8:02 PM
MDT
2h 17m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL2941+5
DL Delta
321
7:18 PM
CDT T1
8:14 PM
MDT
1h 56m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KE3803cs
KE Korean
739
10:10 PM
CDT T1
11:14 PM
MDT
2h 4m
—
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AF2579cs
AF Air France
321
10:15 PM
CDT T1
11:32 PM
MDT
2h 17m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AM4216cs
AM Aeromexi
321
10:15 PM
CDT T1
11:32 PM
MDT
2h 17m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AF2225cs
AF Air France
321
6:24 AM
MDT TM
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 6m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AF2088cs
AF Air France
321
6:24 AM
MDT TM
9:27 AM
CDT
2h 3m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL2254+4
DL Delta
321
6:24 AM
MDT TM
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 6m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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KE3804cs
KE Korean
739
6:30 AM
MDT TM
9:30 AM
CDT
2h
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No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 39m ACAFCM → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Billings flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 34m AFDLKE → 5AAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Billings flights
ORD Chicago 5h 59m AAACAF → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Billings flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 24m AAAFAM → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Billings flights
SEA Seattle 6h 47m AFAMAS → ASAYBA Seattle (SEA) to Billings flights
PDX Portland 6h 47m AFAMAS → AS Portland (PDX) to Billings flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 49m AFDLKE → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Billings flights
MSO Missoula ~5h 16m AMDLKE → Missoula (MSO) to Billings flights
AZA Mesa ~7h 7m SY → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Billings flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 21m AAAFAM → Phoenix (PHX) to Billings flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Billings
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 746 mi 2h 17m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–BIL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSP Routes BIL Routes MSP Live Flights BIL Live Flights MSP Delays BIL Delays
All flights from Billings (BIL) Billings to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–BIL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS 7 321 1h56 76% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 76% – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF, AM, DL, VS
739 Boeing 737-900 – KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to BIL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DEN ~4h 39m MSO ~5h 16m SLC ~5h 34m ORD ~5h 59m DFW ~6h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
661
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
MSP → BIL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
40%
Return
BIL → MSP
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → BIL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Billings.
Distance & Flight Time
746 mi / 1,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–BIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Billings route.
Route details
Distance746 mi / 1,200 km
Flight time2h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to BIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Billings Logan International Airport take about 2h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 746 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to BIL: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Chicago O'Hare.
Billings is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from BIL to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Flight time is about 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes westbound and 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes eastbound. The distance is roughly 1,300 km. Westbound flights fight headwinds from the jet stream, especially in winter.
Delta Air Lines operates nonstop service from its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub. Sun Country Airlines has also served this route. Frequency is typically 1 to 2 daily nonstops on Delta. Equipment is usually a regional jet like the CRJ-900 or E175 operated by SkyWest or Endeavor Air under the Delta Connection brand.
Billings Logan is Montana's busiest airport. It has a single terminal with two concourses. The airport sits on a rimrock bluff above the city, about 3 km from downtown. Car rental counters are in the terminal. Taxis and rideshare are available but limited compared to larger airports.
MSP is Delta's second-largest hub and connects Billings to the Eastern U.S., Midwest, and international destinations. Connection times at MSP run 60 to 90 minutes for domestic transfers. The airport has two terminals (Lindbergh and Humphrey) but Delta operates entirely from Terminal 1 Lindbergh, so connections stay in one building.
Summer brings peak demand for Billings as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park (170 km southwest), the Beartooth Highway, and Little Bighorn Battlefield. Winter weather can cause delays at both airports. MSP is well-equipped for winter operations but blizzard conditions occasionally close the airport. Spring and fall have lower fares and lighter loads.

Minneapolis to Billings: Upper Midwest to Big Sky Country

MSP-BIL covers about 1,300 km in roughly 2 hours 30 minutes westbound. Delta Air Lines operates nonstop service from its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, typically 1 to 2 daily flights using CRJ-900 or E175 regional jets. Sun Country Airlines has also served the route. MSP is a major connecting hub, so passengers from the Eastern U.S. and Midwest can reach Billings with a single stop.

Billings Logan International is Montana's busiest airport, sitting on a rimrock bluff above downtown. The terminal is compact with car rental in the building. Billings serves as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park, the Beartooth Highway, and the ranching and energy economy of eastern Montana. Summer is peak season for inbound tourism traffic. MSP's Terminal 1 handles all Delta operations, keeping connections in a single building with efficient minimum connection times.