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$393+ 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BRD
Aug 15 — Aug 221
Sat 8/15
Sat 8/22
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Brainerd in 2026

Cheapest flights to Brainerd
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Brainerd. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 16, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:15 am
EWR
-
BRD
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Mon 9/2810:55 am
BRD
-
EWR
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$586
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:15 am
EWR
-
BRD
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Mon 8/176:45 am
BRD
-
EWR
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$872
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/316:15 am
EWR
-
BRD
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Tue 8/46:45 am
BRD
-
EWR
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/15$1,015
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/123:00 pm
EWR
-
BRD
1 stop4h 56m
Delta
Tue 8/256:45 am
BRD
-
EWR
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/11$1,205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:31 am
EWR
-
BRD
2 stops9h 24m
Delta
Sun 8/210:55 am
BRD
-
EWR
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 7/14$1,249

Find flight deals to Brainerd

Find the latest flights to Brainerd in 2026, 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 July 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$586

One-way from

$393
From New York to Brainerd Crow Wing County
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One-way flight from New York to Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD)
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Locate flights to Brainerd that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Brainerd that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

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Quickest round-trip

NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Fri 9/25

6:15 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 01m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Mon 9/28

10:55 am-5:52 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$586
Cheapest one-way

NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Thu 8/13

6:15 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 59m

$393

NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Fri 8/28

6:15 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 59m

$420
Quickest one-way

NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Tue 8/4

3:00 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$441

NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Tue 7/28

8:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$498

NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Wed 8/12

8:30 am-6:56 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$770

NewarkBrainerd

EWR - BRD

EWRBRD

Newark

Fri 8/14

10:30 am-6:56 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$780

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Brainerd

How long is the flight to Brainerd?

On average, a flight from New York to Brainerd takes 4 hours 59 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 (1 hour 0 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. Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub is the closest property to Brainerd Crow Wing County (1.0 mi away from Brainerd Crow Wing County).

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