Why go
- Largest city in Montana, U.S.
- Served by Roundup Airport (RPX).
History
Billings is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Montana, and the 253rd most populous city in the United States. The population was 117,116 at the 2020 census, while the Billings metropolitan area has an estimated 193,000 people. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the county seat of Yellowstone County. Billings is the trade and distribution center for much of Montana east of the Continental Divide and has one of the largest trade areas in the United States. It is also the largest retail destination for much of the same area. The Billings Chamber of Commerce claims the area of commerce covers more than 125,000 square miles (320,000 km2).
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 5 routes: Glasgow, Glendive, Havre, Sidney, Wolf Point
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Portland*, Seattle*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A319, MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, A320, CRJ-700, CRJ, CRJ-900) · 2 routes: Minneapolis, Salt Lake City*
- United Airlines UA (A319, A320, 737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Denver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Roundup Airport (RPX); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BIL has direct flights to 12 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Denver, Glasgow, Glendive, Havre, Las Vegas…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Billings, Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.