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Flights from Brainerd to Buffalo

There are no direct flights from Brainerd to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis, about 6h 28m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 28m
BRDBUFMSP

Brainerd to Buffalo at a glance

Fastest journey6h 28mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Brainerd to Buffalo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BRD Minneapolis (MSP) BUF
Leg 1: Bemidji Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Mon10:45 BRD11:12 MSP4h 18m connection15:30 MSP18:13 BUFSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,266 km786 miles
Journey time
6h 28mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hBuffalo vs Brainerd
Currency in Buffalo
USD
Airports
BRD → BUF

Flights from Brainerd to Buffalo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brainerd to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Minneapolis. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Brainerd to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,266 km.
Where do you change planes between Brainerd and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Brainerd and Buffalo?
Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
What is the time difference between Brainerd and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Brainerd.

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