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

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Minneapolis to Billings
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 746 mi 2h 20m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

MSP–BIL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 320 2h20 59% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, MSP to BIL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
JAC ~4h 46m IND ~5h 3m MIA ~10h 22m SLC ~14h 15m DEN ~16h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
633
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
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
60%
Return
BIL → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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
0h
Billings is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · BIL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Billings.
Distance & Flight Time
746 mi / 1,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
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 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 16 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to BIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Billings Logan International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 746 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSP to BIL. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAC, IND, MIA, SLC, DEN, SEA, PHX, LAS, DFW, PDX and AZA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.