Des Moines to Brainerd (DSM–BRD) — 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 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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.

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MSP Minneapolis 3h 8m AFAMDL → CHDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Brainerd flights
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Des Moines to Brainerd
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
337 mi 0h 45m nonstop

DSM–BRD 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 DSM to BRD.
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
DSM → BRD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
BRD → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Brainerd from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
Metric DSM→BRD OMA→BRD
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 56m
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Brainerd flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd.
Distance & Flight Time
337 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–BRD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Brainerd route.
Route details
Distance337 mi / 543 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 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 DSM to BRD flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport take about 0h 45m 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 BRD to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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 DSM to BRD

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

DSM to BRD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to BRD is about 0 hours 45 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 Omaha (OMA).