Minneapolis to Brainerd (MSP–BRD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CR7
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CR7
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DL Delta
CR5
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Minneapolis to Brainerd
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 114 mi 1h 5m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MSP–BRD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 114 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–BRD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 CR7 1h03-1h05 8% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to BRD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BRD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
IFP ~7h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
MSP → BRD
8%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
8%
Return
BRD → MSP
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd.
Distance & Flight Time
114 mi / 183 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 2h 9m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–BRD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Brainerd route.
Route details
Distance114 mi / 183 km
Flight time1h 5m to 2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: BRD
Full nameBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOBRD / KBRD
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,232 ft / 376 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to BRD flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 2h 9m. The route covers 114 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MSP to BRD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IFP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BRD to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to BRD

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to BRD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to BRD ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 114 miles (183 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via IFP.