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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Brainerd?

The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Brainerd are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Brainerd Crow Wing County, Chicago Midway - Brainerd Crow Wing County and Greater Peoria - Brainerd Crow Wing County.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to BRD?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Brainerd as you normally would.

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

Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD), located 4.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Brainerd.

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

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sáb. 8/231:43 pmMDW - BRD

1 stop3h 54mDelta

sáb. 8/3011:10 amBRD - MDW

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$302

sáb. 8/236:10 amORD - BRD

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1 stop3h 54mDelta

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sáb. 8/231:43 pmMDW - BRD

1 stop3h 54mDelta

sáb. 8/3011:10 amBRD - MDW

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$302

sáb. 8/236:10 amORD - BRD

1 stop4h 18mDelta

sáb. 8/3011:10 amBRD - ORD

1 stop3h 54mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$302

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mar. 8/59:00 amORD - BRD

2 stops8h 33mDelta

mié. 8/66:08 pmBRD - ORD

1 stop3h 26mDelta

Deal found 7/31

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sáb. 8/231:43 pmMDW - BRD

1 stop3h 54mDelta

sáb. 8/3011:10 amBRD - MDW

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$302

sáb. 8/236:10 amORD - BRD

1 stop4h 18mDelta

sáb. 8/3011:10 amBRD - ORD

1 stop3h 54mDelta

Deal found 7/29

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jue. 8/141:43 pmMDW - BRD

1 stop3h 53mDelta

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1 stop4h 17mDelta

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$566

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ChicagoBrainerd

MDW - BRD

MDWBRD

Chicago Midway

sáb. 8/23

1:43 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

sáb. 8/30

11:10 am-5:37 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$302

ChicagoBrainerd

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/23

6:10 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 18m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

sáb. 8/30

11:10 am-3:04 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$302

ChicagoBrainerd

MDW - BRD

MDWBRD

Chicago Midway

jue. 8/14

1:43 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$550

ChicagoBrainerd

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/14

6:10 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 17m

$566

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

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.

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8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Brainerd from Illinois?
Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD), located 4.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Brainerd.
What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Brainerd?
The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Brainerd are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Brainerd Crow Wing County, Chicago Midway - Brainerd Crow Wing County and Greater Peoria - Brainerd Crow Wing County.
Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Brainerd that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Brainerd flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Brainerd?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Brainerd.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Brainerd?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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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