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Flights from Brainerd to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Brainerd to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis, about 7h 18m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 18m
BRDSJCMSP

Brainerd to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey7h 18mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Brainerd to San Jose

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) SJC
Leg 1: Bemidji Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun07:00 BRD07:27 MSP3h 03m connection10:30 MSP12:18 SJCSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 18m
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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
2,493 km1,548 miles
Journey time
7h 18mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSan Jose vs Brainerd
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
BRD → SJC

Flights from Brainerd to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brainerd to San Jose?
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 San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,493 km.
Where do you change planes between Brainerd and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Brainerd and San Jose?
Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Brainerd and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Brainerd.

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