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Flights from Brainerd to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Brainerd to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis, about 4h 38m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 38m
BRDCMHMSP

Brainerd to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey4h 38mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Brainerd to Columbus

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) CMH
Leg 1: Bemidji Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Sun07:00 BRD07:27 MSP2h 33m connection10:00 MSP12:38 CMHSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 38m
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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
1,150 km714 miles
Journey time
4h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hColumbus vs Brainerd
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
BRD → CMH, LCK

Flights from Brainerd to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brainerd to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Minneapolis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Brainerd to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,150 km.
Where do you change planes between Brainerd and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP). Bemidji Airlines flies both legs via Minneapolis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Brainerd and Columbus?
Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Brainerd and Columbus?
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Brainerd.

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