Cheap Flights from Brainerd to Minneapolis
Cheap Flights from Brainerd to Minneapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Brainerd to Minneapolis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Brainerd to Minneapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Brainerd to Minneapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-11-14
BRD - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
BRD - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-16
BRD - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-18
BRD - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
BRD - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-20
BRD - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
Brainerd to Minneapolis flight facts
Distance
114 mi
183 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Minneapolis is in the same time zone as Brainerd.
Airports in Brainerd
BRD · Brainerd Lakes Regional
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Duluth - Minneapolis · Duluth is 97 mi from Brainerd
Flights Fargo - Minneapolis · Fargo is 132 mi from Brainerd
Flights International Falls - Minneapolis · International Falls is 154 mi from Brainerd
Flights Grand Forks - Minneapolis · Grand Forks is 178 mi from Brainerd
Premium cabin flights from Brainerd to Minneapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
BRD - MSP
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 11,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
BRD - MSP
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 11,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BRD - MSP
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 16,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
BRD - MSP
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 16,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
BRD - MSP
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 16,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
BRD - MSP
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 16,300 Pts + $5.6
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Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Emery, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $118
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From Pts or $218
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JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
From Pts or $203
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Brainerd to Minneapolis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Brainerd to Minneapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Brainerd to Minneapolis.
Brainerd and Minneapolis are about 114 miles (183 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 114-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Minneapolis is in the same time zone as Brainerd.
Departures from Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD). Arrivals in Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Minneapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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