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Flights from Brainerd to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Brainerd to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis, about 6h 40m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 40m
BRDDTWMSP

Brainerd to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey6h 40mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Brainerd to Detroit

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) DTT
Leg 1: Bemidji Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Mon10:45 BRD11:12 MSP4h 48m connection16:00 MSP18:25 DTTSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 40m
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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
990 km615 miles
Journey time
6h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hDetroit vs Brainerd
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
BRD → DTW

Flights from Brainerd to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brainerd to Detroit?
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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 990 km.
Where do you change planes between Brainerd and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Brainerd and Detroit?
Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Brainerd and Detroit?
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Brainerd.

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