Brainerd to Des Moines (BRD–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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337 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 1 hub
MSP Minneapolis 3h 8m DL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
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Brainerd to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
337 mi 1h 3m nonstop

BRD–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRD to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
MSP ~3h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
25
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
BRD → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → BRD
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. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Brainerd

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric BRD→DSM MSP→DSM
Distance from BRD – 114 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8
Weekly flights ~1 71
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 12m
Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRD with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
337 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

BRD–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brainerd to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance337 mi / 543 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRD
Full nameBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOBRD / KBRD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,232 ft / 376 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRD to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 337 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from DSM to BRD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP. 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 BRD to DSM

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BRD to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRD to DSM is about 1 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 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. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP).