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Flights from Brainerd to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Brainerd to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis, about 7h 13m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 13m
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Brainerd to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey7h 13mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Brainerd to San Francisco

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) SFO
Leg 1: Bemidji Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines
Sun07:00 BRD07:27 MSP2h 48m connection10:15 MSP12:13 SFOSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 13m
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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
2,506 km1,556 miles
Journey time
7h 13mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSan Francisco vs Brainerd
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
BRD → SFO

Flights from Brainerd to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brainerd to San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,506 km.
Where do you change planes between Brainerd and San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Brainerd and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Brainerd.

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