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$429+ Cheap flights from California to Brainerd (BRD)

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BRD
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Wed 8/27
Wed 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Brainerd

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Round-trip from

$452
(Delta)

One-way from

$429
(Delta)
From California to Brainerd Crow Wing County
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One-way flight from California to Brainerd Crow Wing County
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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 August 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/1612:35 amSFO - BRD
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Sun 10/196:20 pmBRD - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/19$452
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/305:40 amSMF - BRD
2 stops10h 00mDelta
Sat 10/410:58 amBRD - SMF
2 stops8h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/20$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/58:00 amLAX - BRD
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Tue 9/96:12 pmBRD - LAX
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 8/20$514
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/2212:40 amSFO - BRD
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 8/276:13 pmBRD - SFO
1 stop18h 44mDelta
Deal found 8/18$734
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/410:57 pmSFO - BRD
2 stops9h 32mDelta
Sun 9/711:10 amBRD - SFO
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 8/21$1,131

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Brainerd that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Brainerd

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBrainerd

SFO - BRD

SFOBRD

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

12:35 am-10:09 am

1 stop7h 34m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sun 10/19

6:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 45m

$452

SacramentoBrainerd

SMF - BRD

SMFBRD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

5:40 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sat 10/4

10:58 am-5:08 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$477

Los AngelesBrainerd

LAX - BRD

LAXBRD

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

8:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Tue 9/9

6:12 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$514

San FranciscoBrainerd

SFO - BRD

SFOBRD

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

10:57 pm-10:29 am

2 stops9h 32m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sun 9/7

11:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$1,131

San FranciscoBrainerd

SFO - BRD

SFOBRD

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

5:55 am-5:37 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$429

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Deals found on 8/21

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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 34m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1560 mi.

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

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