Cheap Flights from MSP to BRD: When to Fly from Minneapolis to Brainerd

 

The cheapest times to fly from MSP to BRD are

• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of December 10th, January 1st, and January 15th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MSP to BRD is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $254 for Saturday flights during early to mid July, or as low as $144 for Tuesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to Brainerd

Flying from Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Brainerd, MN (BRD) will usually cost between $144 to $254 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $144. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid July, with an average price of $254. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $110 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $213 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSP to BRD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MSP to BRD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MSP to BRD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Minneapolis. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.16, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to BRD, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into MSP. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Brainerd, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Minneapolis. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $9 (4%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $205. Return trip prices are from the BRD to MSP flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MSP to BRD can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 11 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from MSP to BRD while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MSP to BRD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 1 major airline flying this route most often: Delta, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 114 miles or 183 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MSP to BRD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSP to BRD flight is about 1 hour 11 minutes.

How many flights go between Minneapolis, MN and Brainerd, MN?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 2 available flights from MSP to BRD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MSP to BRD tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 18% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 2% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave BRD heading for MSP about 5 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Brainerd, MN is about 6 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 5 minutes late

 

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