Flights from Brainerd to the Midwest in summer
Summer is the Midwest's season: Chicago's lakefront and festivals, Minneapolis's lakes, Milwaukee's beer gardens, all warm and bright from June to September. Fares peak in July and August.
Nonstop from Brainerd: Minneapolis (Delta · 0h 55m). One stop via Minneapolis: Chicago and Detroit.
Axel's pick: Minneapolis, nonstop on Delta and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $140.
Where to fly from Brainerd to the Midwest in summer: saved round trips within June, July and August to Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Saint Louis, Kansas City and Cleveland and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.
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Saved round trips for 5–14 nights, entirely within Jun, Jul, Aug.
Cheapest right now: Minneapolis $140 · Chicago $381 · Detroit $495
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 + DL1533 | $220.00 | 2026-10-29T00:53:13Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | Delta Air Lines | DL4273 + DL1533 / DL1533 + DL4301 | $400.00 | 2026-10-29T00:53:13Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | Delta Air Lines | DL4273 + DL1533 / DL1533 + DL4301 | $440.00 | 2026-10-29T00:53:13Z |
2026-11-20 · one way · $220.00
- Delta Air Lines DL4273 / DL1533: BRD 2026-11-20 10:59:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 14:53:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 234 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL4273: BRD 2026-11-20 10:59:00 → MSP 2026-11-20 12:01:00; layover at MSP: 69 minutes.
- DL1533: MSP 2026-11-20 13:10:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 14:53:00.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $400.00
- Delta Air Lines DL4273 / DL1533: BRD 2026-11-20 10:59:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 14:53:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 234 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL4273: BRD 2026-11-20 10:59:00 → MSP 2026-11-20 12:01:00; layover at MSP: 69 minutes.
- DL1533: MSP 2026-11-20 13:10:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 14:53:00.
- Delta Air Lines DL1533 / DL4301: ORD 2026-11-23 15:47:00 → BRD 2026-11-23 20:45:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 298 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL1533: ORD 2026-11-23 15:47:00 → MSP 2026-11-23 17:20:00; layover at MSP: 145 minutes.
- DL4301: MSP 2026-11-23 19:45:00 → BRD 2026-11-23 20:45:00.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $440.00
- Delta Air Lines DL4273 / DL1533: BRD 2026-11-27 10:59:00 → ORD 2026-11-27 14:53:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 234 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL4273: BRD 2026-11-27 10:59:00 → MSP 2026-11-27 12:01:00; layover at MSP: 69 minutes.
- DL1533: MSP 2026-11-27 13:10:00 → ORD 2026-11-27 14:53:00.
- Delta Air Lines DL1533 / DL4301: ORD 2026-12-04 15:47:00 → BRD 2026-12-04 20:45:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 298 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL1533: ORD 2026-12-04 15:47:00 → MSP 2026-12-04 17:20:00; layover at MSP: 145 minutes.
- DL4301: MSP 2026-12-04 19:45:00 → BRD 2026-12-04 20:45:00.
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Fares observed October 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
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| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | Chicago's architecture, lakefront and deep-dish | 1 stop via Minneapolis | $381 (airline $402) | Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027 | Check prices |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Minneapolis and St. Paul's lakes and the Mall of America | Nonstop · Delta · 0h 55m | $140 (airline $148) | Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027 | Check prices |
| Detroit (DTW) | Detroit's music history and the Motor City's comeback | 1 stop via Minneapolis | $495 (airline $523) | Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027 | Check prices |
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