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$349+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BRD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$352
(Delta)

One-way from

$349
(Delta)
From Illinois to Brainerd Crow Wing County
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Brainerd
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/266:00 amORD - BRD
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Sat 8/26:08 pmBRD - ORD
1 stop3h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/11$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/911:18 amSTL - BRD
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Wed 7/166:08 pmBRD - STL
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/9$502
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/131:43 pmMDW - BRD
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Sun 8/1711:05 amBRD - MDW
2 stops7h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/11$884

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

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Illinois

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Brainerd

Route

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Return

Price

ChicagoBrainerd

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sat 8/2

6:08 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$352

St. LouisBrainerd

STL - BRD

STLBRD

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/9

11:18 am-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Wed 7/16

6:08 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$502

ChicagoBrainerd

MDW - BRD

MDWBRD

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/13

1:43 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sun 8/17

11:05 am-6:37 pm

2 stops7h 32m

$884

ChicagoBrainerd

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/20

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$349

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Deals found on 6/10

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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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Brainerd

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brainerd. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brainerd. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mark,Jun 2024

SGF - ATL

One of the worst flights ever. I got to the airport early for my 6:48 pm flight and tried to get on the 4:30 ish flight. The gate agent was one of the worst customer service people in my 20 yrs of flying Delta. Very rude and wouldn’t even talk to me about riding standby. Then flight took off 3 hrs late and when Landed in Atlanta, the gate people wouldn’t even try to get me on the plane. It was still there but door was closed. For all of my almost 2 million miles, the worst experience from Delta. I am highly disappointed as it was not my fault I have to sleep in Atlanta and not Jacksonville Florida
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mark,Jun 2024

SGF - ATL

One of the worst flights ever. I got to the airport early for my 6:48 pm flight and tried to get on the 4:30 ish flight. The gate agent was one of the worst customer service people in my 20 yrs of flying Delta. Very rude and wouldn’t even talk to me about riding standby. Then flight took off 3 hrs late and when Landed in Atlanta, the gate people wouldn’t even try to get me on the plane. It was still there but door was closed. For all of my almost 2 million miles, the worst experience from Delta. I am highly disappointed as it was not my fault I have to sleep in Atlanta and not Jacksonville Florida

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Brainerd. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Lambert-St Louis - 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?

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  • 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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Top airline flying from Illinois to Brainerd

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Brainerd. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$375Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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