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$319+ Cheap flights to Brainerd

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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BRD
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Brainerd in 2025

Find the latest flights to Brainerd in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 20, 2025.

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$476
One-way flight from New York to Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Brainerd. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

Fri 8/296:15 amEWR - BRD
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Tue 9/26:13 pmBRD - EWR
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 8/18$875

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NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Fri 8/29

6:15 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 14m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Tue 9/2

6:13 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$875

NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Wed 12/17

11:50 am-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$319

NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Fri 8/29

6:15 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 14m

$476

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Deals found on 8/20

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How long is the flight to Brainerd?

On average, a flight from New York to Brainerd takes 5 hours 14 minutes. Flights to Brainerd from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Brainerd by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brainerd ranges from 0.6 - 4.2 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Brainerd when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

Temperature in Brainerd by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brainerd, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.8 F).

FAQs about flying to Brainerd

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

    If you book a flight to Brainerd, you will be flying into Crow Wing County, which is the city’s only airport. Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD) is located 4.1 mi from the center of Brainerd.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Brainerd if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Brainerd on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Brainerd?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Brainerd.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Brainerd depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Brainerd, Minneapolis St Paul offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 57 minutes).

  • Does Brainerd Crow Wing County have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Brainerd Crow Wing County can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Brainerd Crow Wing County?

    Yes. Brainerd Crow Wing County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hike, Fish and Boat Waterfront Home in Brainerd! is the closest property to Brainerd Crow Wing County (1.0 mi away from Brainerd Crow Wing County).

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