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$472+ Cheap flights from California to Brainerd (BRD)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BRD
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Brainerd

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3 stars

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$472
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from California to Brainerd
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Brainerd. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/95:45 amSFO - BRD
2 stops9h 56mDelta
Sat 12/1310:55 amBRD - SFO
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/24$564
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/512:30 amSFO - BRD
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Wed 12/106:16 pmBRD - SFO
2 stops7h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/23$613
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sat 12/611:40 pmLAX - BRD
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Tue 12/96:16 pmBRD - LAX
2 stops19h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/24$692
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/158:35 amLAX - BRD
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Mon 1/511:01 amBRD - LAX
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/24$712

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Santa AnaBrainerd

SNA - BRD

SNABRD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-5:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sat 1/10

11:01 am-6:17 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$472

SacramentoBrainerd

SMF - BRD

SMFBRD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

6:15 am-5:48 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sat 1/10

11:01 am-10:32 am

2 stops25h 31m

$520

San FranciscoBrainerd

SFO - BRD

SFOBRD

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

5:45 am-5:41 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sat 12/13

10:55 am-6:04 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$564

San FranciscoBrainerd

SFO - BRD

SFOBRD

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

12:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 50m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Wed 12/10

6:16 pm-12:03 am

2 stops7h 47m

$613

Los AngelesBrainerd

LAX - BRD

LAXBRD

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

11:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop8h 40m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Tue 12/9

6:16 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$692

Los AngelesBrainerd

LAX - BRD

LAXBRD

Los Angeles

Mon 12/15

8:35 am-5:41 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Mon 1/5

11:01 am-4:56 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$712

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Deals found on 11/23

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When flying from California to Brainerd, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight in the evening.

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

    For a flight from California to Brainerd, you will be flying into Crow Wing County. Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD) is just 4.1 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from California to Brainerd?

    Airlines like Delta fly from California to Brainerd in about 7h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1522 mi.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Brainerd?

    The most popular route from California to Brainerd is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Brainerd Crow Wing County. You may also consider Sacramento Intl - Brainerd Crow Wing County or San Francisco - Brainerd Crow Wing County.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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