Brainerd to Los Angeles (BRD–LAX) — 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 1 hub
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Brainerd to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,534 mi 3h 18m nonstop -2h behind

BRD–LAX had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,534 miles in 3h 18m.

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRD to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
83
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BRD → LAX
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
LAX → BRD
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Brainerd

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric BRD→LAX MSP→LAX
Distance from BRD 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 12
Weekly flights 143
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of BRD with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Brainerd.
BRD: CDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,534 mi / 2,469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

BRD–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brainerd to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,534 mi / 2,469 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRD
IATA / ICAOBRD / KBRD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,232 ft / 376 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRD to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,534 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BRD to LAX. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Brainerd.
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 LAX

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BRD to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRD to LAX is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,534 miles (2,469 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).