How long is the flight from Michigan to Brainerd?

For as low as $392, Delta can have you in Brainerd from Michigan in 3h 57m. There are 449 mi between Michigan and Brainerd.

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 Michigan to Brainerd?

When deciding which route to take from Michigan to Brainerd consider Chicago Midway - Brainerd Crow Wing County, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Brainerd Crow Wing County or Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - Brainerd Crow Wing County as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Michigan to Brainerd?

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

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

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Sat 8/16:00 am

ORD

BRD

1 stop4h 00m

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Sun 8/910:55 am

BRD

ORD

1 stop5h 53m

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Deal found 1/27

$388

Wed 2/111:51 pm

MDW

BRD

1 stop3h 57m

Delta

Sun 2/1511:00 am

BRD

MDW

1 stop5h 14m

Delta

Deal found 1/27

$392

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MDW

BRD

1 stop4h 55m

Delta

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1 stop6h 22m

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$398

Wed 2/116:50 am

ORD

BRD

2 stops10h 58m

Delta

Sun 2/156:15 pm

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ORD

1 stop3h 15m

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Deal found 1/27

$402

Sun 5/37:10 am

GRR

BRD

1 stop4h 04m

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Tue 5/56:45 am

BRD

GRR

1 stop3h 53m

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Deal found 1/27

$500

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Wed 2/111:51 pm

MDW

BRD

1 stop3h 57m

Delta

Sun 2/1511:00 am

BRD

MDW

1 stop5h 14m

Delta

Deal found 1/27

$392

Wed 2/116:50 am

ORD

BRD

2 stops10h 58m

Delta

Sun 2/156:15 pm

BRD

ORD

1 stop3h 15m

Delta

Deal found 1/27

$402

Sun 5/37:10 am

GRR

BRD

1 stop4h 04m

Delta

Tue 5/56:45 am

BRD

GRR

1 stop3h 53m

Delta

Deal found 1/27

$500

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Wed 2/111:51 pm

MDW

BRD

1 stop3h 57m

Delta

Sun 2/1511:00 am

BRD

MDW

1 stop5h 14m

Delta

Deal found 1/27

$392

Wed 2/116:50 am

ORD

BRD

2 stops10h 58m

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ORD

1 stop3h 15m

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Deal found 1/27

$402

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Wed 2/11

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Sun 2/15

11:00 am-4:14 pm

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ORD - BRD

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

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1 stop3h 15m

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GRR - BRD

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1 stop3h 53m

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Brainerd from Michigan?
Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD), located 4.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Michigan to Brainerd.
How long is the flight from Michigan to Brainerd?
For as low as $392, Delta can have you in Brainerd from Michigan in 3h 57m. There are 449 mi between Michigan and Brainerd.
What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Brainerd?
When deciding which route to take from Michigan to Brainerd consider Chicago Midway - Brainerd Crow Wing County, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Brainerd Crow Wing County or Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - Brainerd Crow Wing County as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Michigan to Brainerd that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Michigan to Brainerd flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Michigan to Brainerd?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Michigan to Brainerd.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Michigan to Brainerd?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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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