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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Brainerd (BRD) from $280

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — BRD
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Brainerd

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Brainerd (BRD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

Round-trip from

$264
From Chicago (CHI) to Brainerd Crow Wing County
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Brainerd?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Brainerd (CHI - BRD)?

When flying from Chicago to Brainerd, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to Brainerd

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Chicago and Brainerd. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Tue 7/99:43 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Tue 7/161:55 pmBRD - ORD
1 stop3h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/25$579
Tue 7/99:43 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Tue 7/161:55 pmBRD - ORD
2 stops7h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/25$622
Wed 7/39:20 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Sun 7/71:55 pmBRD - ORD
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/24$802
Wed 7/39:20 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Sun 7/71:55 pmBRD - ORD
2 stops7h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/24$812
Wed 7/39:29 amMDW - BRD
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Sun 7/71:55 pmBRD - MDW
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/24$911
Wed 7/39:29 amMDW - BRD
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Sun 7/710:27 amBRD - MDW
2 stops6h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/24$1,323

Chicago to Brainerd 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Brainerd in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Tue 7/99:43 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Tue 7/161:55 pmBRD - ORD
1 stop3h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/25$579
Tue 7/99:43 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Tue 7/161:55 pmBRD - ORD
2 stops7h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/25$622
Wed 7/39:20 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Sun 7/71:55 pmBRD - ORD
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/24$802
Wed 7/39:20 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Sun 7/71:55 pmBRD - ORD
2 stops7h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/24$812
Wed 7/39:29 amMDW - BRD
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Sun 7/71:55 pmBRD - MDW
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/24$911
Wed 7/39:29 amMDW - BRD
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Sun 7/710:27 amBRD - MDW
2 stops6h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/24$1,323

One-way flights to Brainerd from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Brainerd. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Thu 7/186:00 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/24$280
Wed 7/179:43 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/24$317

Find flights from Chicago to Brainerd within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Brainerd that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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Chicago O'Hare IntlBrainerd Crow Wing County

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/9

1 stop3h 33m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Tue 7/16

1 stop3h 00m

$579

Chicago O'Hare IntlBrainerd Crow Wing County

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/9

1 stop3h 33m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Tue 7/16

2 stops7h 03m

$622

Chicago O'Hare IntlBrainerd Crow Wing County

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/3

1 stop3h 55m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sun 7/7

1 stop5h 45m

$802

Chicago O'Hare IntlBrainerd Crow Wing County

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/3

1 stop3h 55m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sun 7/7

2 stops7h 03m

$812

Chicago MidwayBrainerd Crow Wing County

MDW - BRD

MDWBRD

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/3

1 stop3h 46m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sun 7/7

1 stop4h 42m

$911

Chicago MidwayBrainerd Crow Wing County

MDW - BRD

MDWBRD

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/3

1 stop3h 46m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sun 7/7

2 stops6h 38m

$1,323

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Deals found on 4/25

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Brainerd?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Brainerd. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Brainerd flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Brainerd by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Brainerd by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Brainerd is currently $299 while a round-trip flight costs $842. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Brainerd by month

Plan your trip to Brainerd by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BRD

Temperature

6.8 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Brainerd

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brainerd. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brainerd. Reviews last updated April 25, 2024.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Brainerd from Chicago?

    Located just 4.1 mi from the city center, Brainerd Crow Wing County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Brainerd from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Crow Wing County (BRD) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 1 airline.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Brainerd for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Brainerd for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $579, but on average you can expect to pay $841.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Brainerd round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Brainerd is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $579 on this airline.

  • What does ORD to BRD mean?

    This is defined as Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Brainerd Crow Wing County Airport (BRD). Codes like Brainerd Crow Wing County Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Brainerd that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Brainerd flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Brainerd with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Brainerd flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Brainerd that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Brainerd flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Brainerd?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Brainerd.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Brainerd?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Brainerd by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Brainerd that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Brainerd offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Brainerd?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Brainerd flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Brainerd flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Brainerd flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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