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$93+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd (MSP - 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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — BRD
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Brainerd

Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Brainerd. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/318:55 amMSP - BRD
Nonstop1h 05mDelta
Sun 1/411:00 amBRD - MSP
Nonstop0h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/31$248

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Brainerd

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Brainerd (BRD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Delta)

One-way from

$93
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$198

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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From Minneapolis St Paul to Brainerd Crow Wing County
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One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Brainerd Crow Wing County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Brainerd Crow Wing County.
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd that are best for you.

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Minneapolis

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Brainerd

Route

Depart

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Price

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/15

9:10 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Mon 1/19

6:25 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$148

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/14

4:46 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Wed 1/21

6:25 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$198

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/9

4:46 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sat 1/10

6:25 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$290

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/27

4:46 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$93

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/4

4:40 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$93

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/28

8:20 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$93

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/28

9:10 am-10:22 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$93

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/3

4:46 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$93

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/25

4:40 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$93

MinneapolisBrainerd

MSP - BRD

MSPBRD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/30

8:20 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$93

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Deals found on 12/31

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Brainerd in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Brainerd flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Brainerd flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Brainerd flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Brainerd flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-Brainerd flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Brainerd

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Brainerd

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Brainerd?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Brainerd (average of $126). Flying from Minneapolis to Brainerd in October is currently the most expensive (average of $176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Brainerd. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 2, 2026.

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

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 January 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Brainerd?

    Delta can get you from Minneapolis to Brainerd in just under 1h 14m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Minneapolis to Brainerd is about 114 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Minneapolis to Brainerd round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Minneapolis to Brainerd is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $148 on this airline. Delta is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd?

    While on average a flight from Minneapolis to Brainerd is generally $193, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $93. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Brainerd Crow Wing County), you can expect to pay $148 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Brainerd?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Brainerd (average of $126). Flying from Minneapolis to Brainerd in October is currently the most expensive (average of $176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Minneapolis to Brainerd

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 January 2, 2026.
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DeltaCheapest$148Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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