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Flights from Brainerd to Grand Rapids
There are no direct flights from Brainerd to Grand Rapids. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis, about 5h 39m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 39m
Brainerd to Grand Rapids at a glance
Fastest journey5h 39mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis
Best ways to fly from Brainerd to Grand Rapids
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) GRR
Leg 1: Bemidji Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Mon10:45 BRD11:12 MSP4h 03m connection15:15 MSP17:24 GRRSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
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
- 770 km478 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 39mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hGrand Rapids vs Brainerd
- Currency in Grand Rapids
- USD
- Airports
- BRD → GRR
Flights from Brainerd to Grand Rapids: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Brainerd to Grand Rapids?
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 Grand Rapids?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 770 km.
Where do you change planes between Brainerd and Grand Rapids?
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 Grand Rapids?
Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD). Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
What is the time difference between Brainerd and Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Brainerd.





