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$514+ Cheap flights from Brainerd (BRD) to California

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BRD — LAX
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$514
(Delta)
From Brainerd Crow Wing County to California
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/146:15 pmBRD - SFO
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Sun 8/1712:40 amSFO - BRD
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/30$514

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BrainerdSan Francisco

BRD - SFO

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Brainerd Crow Wing County

Thu 8/14

6:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

12:40 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 48m

$514

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Deals found on 7/30

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Brainerd to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Brainerd to California?

    For a flight from Brainerd to California, you will be flying from Crow Wing County. Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD) is just 4.1 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brainerd to California (average of $246). Flying from Brainerd to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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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