Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd
Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd
Looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd? 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 Minneapolis to Brainerd 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 Minneapolis to Brainerd for specific travel dates.
2026-11-14
MSP - BRD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
MSP - BRD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-16
MSP - BRD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
MSP - BRD
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-18
MSP - BRD
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
MSP - BRD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
Minneapolis to Brainerd 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
Brainerd is in the same time zone as Minneapolis.
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Airports in Brainerd
BRD · Brainerd Lakes Regional
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Minneapolis - Duluth · Duluth is 97 mi from Brainerd
Flights Minneapolis - Fargo · Fargo is 132 mi from Brainerd
Flights Minneapolis - International Falls · International Falls is 154 mi from Brainerd
Flights Minneapolis - Watertown · Watertown is 178 mi from Brainerd
Flights Minneapolis - Grand Forks · Grand Forks is 178 mi from Brainerd
Premium cabin flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
MSP - BRD
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 11,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
MSP - BRD
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 11,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
MSP - BRD
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 11,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
MSP - BRD
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 11,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MSP - BRD
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 16,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
MSP - BRD
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 16,300 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Minneapolis to Brainerd 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 Minneapolis to Brainerd.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Minneapolis to Brainerd.
Minneapolis and Brainerd 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.
Brainerd is in the same time zone as Minneapolis.
Departures from Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP). Arrivals in Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Brainerd, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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