The best US cities to visit from Brainerd
Nonstop from Brainerd: Minneapolis (Delta · 0h 54m). One stop via Minneapolis: New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Honolulu.
Axel's pick: Minneapolis, nonstop on Delta and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $140.
City trips from Brainerd to the best places to visit in the US, each with what to see and the cheapest round trip we've seen recently.
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The cheapest matching round trip we’ve seen recently for each destination.
Cheapest right now: Minneapolis $140 · Chicago $211 · Las Vegas $415
Flights for your trip
Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 · one way | Delta Air Lines | DL4273 + DL2661 | $265.00 | 2026-10-29T00:53:12Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | Delta Air Lines | DL4273 + DL2661 / DL2751 + DL2203 + DL4301 | $538.75 | 2026-10-29T00:53:12Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | Delta Air Lines | DL4273 + DL2661 / DL2751 + DL2203 + DL4301 | $541.25 | 2026-10-29T00:53:12Z |
2026-11-20 · one way · $265.00
- Delta Air Lines DL4273 / DL2661: BRD 2026-11-20 10:55:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 16:47:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 292 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL4273: BRD 2026-11-20 10:55:00 → MSP 2026-11-20 11:49:00; layover at MSP: 70 minutes.
- DL2661: MSP 2026-11-20 12:59:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 16:47:00.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $538.75
- Delta Air Lines DL4273 / DL2661: BRD 2026-11-20 10:55:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 16:47:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 292 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL4273: BRD 2026-11-20 10:55:00 → MSP 2026-11-20 11:49:00; layover at MSP: 70 minutes.
- DL2661: MSP 2026-11-20 12:59:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 16:47:00.
- Delta Air Lines DL2751 / DL2203 / DL4301: JFK 2026-11-23 12:59:00 → BRD 2026-11-23 20:45:00; 2 stop(s) via DTW, MSP; 526 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL2751: JFK 2026-11-23 12:59:00 → DTW 2026-11-23 15:00:00; layover at DTW: 85 minutes.
- DL2203: DTW 2026-11-23 16:25:00 → MSP 2026-11-23 17:18:00; layover at MSP: 147 minutes.
- DL4301: MSP 2026-11-23 19:45:00 → BRD 2026-11-23 20:45:00.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $541.25
- Delta Air Lines DL4273 / DL2661: BRD 2026-11-27 10:55:00 → JFK 2026-11-27 16:47:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 292 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL4273: BRD 2026-11-27 10:55:00 → MSP 2026-11-27 11:49:00; layover at MSP: 70 minutes.
- DL2661: MSP 2026-11-27 12:59:00 → JFK 2026-11-27 16:47:00.
- Delta Air Lines DL2751 / DL2203 / DL4301: JFK 2026-12-04 12:59:00 → BRD 2026-12-04 20:45:00; 2 stop(s) via DTW, MSP; 526 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL2751: JFK 2026-12-04 12:59:00 → DTW 2026-12-04 15:00:00; layover at DTW: 85 minutes.
- DL2203: DTW 2026-12-04 16:25:00 → MSP 2026-12-04 17:18:00; layover at MSP: 147 minutes.
- DL4301: MSP 2026-12-04 19:45:00 → BRD 2026-12-04 20:45:00.
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Fares observed October 28 – 29, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
Where to go from Brainerd
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) | Central Park, Broadway, the Met and the High Line, plus Brooklyn's food and bars | 1 stop via Minneapolis | $662 (airline $699) | Jul 2–5, 2027 | Check prices |
| Chicago (ORD) | Chicago's river architecture cruises, the Art Institute and deep-dish pizza | 1 stop via Minneapolis | $211 (airline $222) | Jan 9–23, 2027 | Check prices |
| Denver (DEN) | Denver's LoDo breweries, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Rockies an hour west | 1 stop via Minneapolis | $506 (airline $534) | Jan 9–23, 2027 | Check prices |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, the Getty and the beach at Santa Monica | 1 stop via Minneapolis | $506 (airline $534) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | The Strip's shows and restaurants, with Red Rock Canyon a short drive west | 1 stop via Minneapolis | $415 (airline $439) | Jun 5–12, 2027 | Check prices |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki, Pearl Harbor's memorials and the hike up Diamond Head | 1 stop via Minneapolis | $1,204 (airline $1,271) | Jul 2–5, 2027 | Check prices |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Minneapolis' chain of lakes, the Walker Art Center and the Guthrie Theater | Nonstop · Delta · 0h 54m | $140 (airline $148) | Dec 4–6, 2026 | Check prices |
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About these places
Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: Smithsonian Institution (Wikipedia): free admission · Saint Louis Zoo: visit
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