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$229+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Brainerd (BRD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BRD
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Brainerd

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Brainerd (BRD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$372
(Delta)

One-way from

$229
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Brainerd
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/26:35 amORD - BRD
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Thu 5/810:57 amBRD - ORD
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/1$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/161:16 pmMDW - BRD
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Sun 4/2010:55 amBRD - MDW
1 stop3h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/1$432

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ChicagoBrainerd

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

6:35 am-10:10 am

1 stop3h 35m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Thu 5/8

10:57 am-2:28 pm

1 stop3h 31m

$372

ChicagoBrainerd

MDW - BRD

MDWBRD

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/16

1:16 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sun 4/20

10:55 am-2:22 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$432

ChicagoBrainerd

ORD - BRD

ORDBRD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$229

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Deals found on 4/1

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Brainerd in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Brainerd flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Brainerd flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Brainerd flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Brainerd flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Brainerd flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Brainerd

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Brainerd

Rainfall in Brainerd by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brainerd ranges from 0.6 - 4.2 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Brainerd when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

Temperature in Brainerd by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brainerd, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Brainerd

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brainerd. 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 Brainerd. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.1 mi from the city center, Brainerd Crow Wing County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Brainerd from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Crow Wing County (BRD) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 1 airline.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Brainerd flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Brainerd?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Brainerd?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Brainerd by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Brainerd

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DeltaCheapest$375Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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