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$472+ Cheap flights from Brainerd to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (BRD - DTW)

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BRD — DTW
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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$472
(Delta)
From Brainerd Crow Wing County to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 5/136:18 pmBRD - DTW
1 stop3h 11mDelta
Sat 5/177:00 amDTW - BRD
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/27$472

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Brainerd Crow Wing County

Tue 5/13

6:18 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop3h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop3h 53m

$472

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Deals found on 4/27

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Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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