Madison to Brainerd (MSN–BRD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight
No nonstop service between MSN and BRD. Nearest airports to MSN with scheduled service: Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 66 mi) · General Mitchell International Airport (MKE, 74 mi) · Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 86 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 4h 8m AFAMDL → CHDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Brainerd flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madison to Brainerd
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to BRD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
MSP ~4h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
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
MSN → BRD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
BRD → MSN
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. MSN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Brainerd from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
Metric MSN→BRD ORD→BRD MDW→BRD
Distance from MSN – 108 mi 124 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 50% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Brainerd flights · Chicago (MDW) to Brainerd flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN 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 Madison.
MSN: CDT · BRD: CDT

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

MSN–BRD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Brainerd route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 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 MSN 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 MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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) and Chicago (MDW).