Minneapolis (MSP) to Brainerd (BRD) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 114-mile flight takes about 55m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 114 mi · 183 km
- Flight time
- 55m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 51%
Airlines flying MSP to BRD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ550, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ900 | 15,937 | 55m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSP to BRD flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:10am and the last at 5:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 4273Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:10am | 10:14am | 23 | 87% |
| DL 4301Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:55pm | 6:56pm | 31 | 86% |
Is MSP to BRD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 633 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5pm were the most punctual (91%), those around 4pm the least (81%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (62%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 633 | 86% | 13 min | 1.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 267 | 86% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 186 | 81% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 153 | 91% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 24 | 91% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 53 | 1,890 | |
| September 2025 | 53 | 1,360 | |
| October 2025 | 53 | 1,223 | |
| November 2025 | 49 | 923 | |
| December 2025 | 50 | 1,204 | |
| January 2026 | 53 | 847 | |
| February 2026 | 49 | 856 | |
| March 2026 | 51 | 1,155 | |
| April 2026 | 50 | 1,211 | |
| May 2026 | 56 | 1,567 | |
| June 2026 | 51 | 1,746 | |
| July 2026 | 55 | 1,955 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.