Milwaukee to Brainerd (MKE–BRD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between MKE and BRD. Nearest airports to MKE with scheduled service: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 67 mi) · Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN, 74 mi) · Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 80 mi)
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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 43m AFAMDL → CHDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Brainerd flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Brainerd
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore MKE Routes BRD Routes MKE Live Flights BRD Live Flights MKE Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to BRD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
MSP ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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
MKE → BRD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Return
BRD → MKE
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Brainerd from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
Metric MKE→BRD ORD→BRD MDW→BRD
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 94% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Brainerd flights · Chicago (MDW) to Brainerd flights · Gary (GYY) to Brainerd flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE 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 Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · BRD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd.
Facts

MKE–BRD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Brainerd route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to BRD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from BRD to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and GYY. 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.

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 Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).