Austin to Brainerd (AUS–BRD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 3 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 58m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Brainerd flights
IFP Bullhead City ~7h 8m SY → Bullhead City (IFP) to Brainerd flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~7h 32m G4 → CE Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Brainerd flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Brainerd
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,136 mi 2h 8m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and BRD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AUS–BRD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 – – 38% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to BRD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MSP ~4h 58m IFP ~7h 8m SRQ ~7h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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
AUS → BRD
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Return
BRD → AUS
12%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
12%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Brainerd is 0 hours the same as Austin.
AUS: CDT · BRD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd.
Distance & Flight Time
1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

Facts

AUS–BRD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Brainerd route.
Route details
Distance1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: BRD
Full nameBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOBRD / KBRD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,232 ft / 376 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to BRD flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,136 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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 AUS to BRD

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to BRD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to BRD is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,136 miles (1,828 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.