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The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6967 Lake Forest Rd Brainerd MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 344 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 344
AED 412 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Breakfast was always fresh. Clean rooms and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 14 December 2025

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

2 out of 5
15058 Dellwood Dr Brainerd MN
Fully refundable
The price is AED 401 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
AED 401
AED 445 total
12 Jan - 13 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Comfortable hotel near restaurants and stores

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

3 out of 5
15739 Audubon Way Brainerd MN
Fully refundable
The price is AED 536 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 536
AED 595 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (852 reviews)
The room was spotless and the stuff was amazingly good and very kind

Reviewed on 21 December 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Brainerd

Brainerd International Raceway

4.5/5(20 reviews)

You can take time to visit Brainerd International Raceway during your travels to Brainerd. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Brainerd International Raceway

The Classic at Madden's Golf Course

5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in East Gull Lake at The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Classic at Madden's Golf Course

Cragun's Legacy Courses

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in East Gull Lake at Cragun's Legacy Courses. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Cragun's Legacy Courses

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Brainerd that have flexible change policies?
Search for bargain flights to Brainerd, then check the "No change fee" box below the "Flexible change policies" heading. From then on it's smooth sailing. We appreciate that plans can change and flexibility is important, so book with confidence with Expedia.
Which airlines fly to Brainerd?
Find your passport, pack your bags and take your pick of these popular airlines that offer flights into or near Brainerd:

  • Delta Air Lines - 8,029 flights to or near Brainerd each month, including 7,977 flights to Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) per month.
  • Sun Country Airlines - 884 flights to or near Brainerd each month, including 884 flights to Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) per month.
  • American Airlines - 624 flights to or near Brainerd each month, including 624 flights to Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Brainerd?
One of the best ways to get a hold of cheap tickets to Brainerd is to be flexible with your dates. Search for your flights, then click "flexible dates" at the top of your results. It will bring up the cheapest prices for nearby days. The best price for a flight to Brainerd in the last seven days was . Booking in advance will usually help you walk away with an even better deal.
How much is a flight to Brainerd?
You could have purchased a return air ticket to Brainerd from anywhere between and in the last seven days. For one-way journeys taking off from (), the lowest price during this period was just .
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Brainerd?
Depending on your airline and city of departure, one of these main airports will be your gateway to Brainerd:

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 11,111 flights per month.
  • Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) - 52 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Brainerd?
Consider leaving earlier in the week to score the best fare to Brainerd. Tuesday is usually the most affordable day to depart, followed by Monday. Saturday typically has the costliest fares. This is because a lot of people choose to kick off their break on a weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Brainerd?
Airfares to Brainerd varied from to in the last seven days. Generally, the sooner you make a reservation, the better the deal.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Brainerd?
February is a cheap month to book your Brainerd escape. Fares are at a premium during December, so avoid this time if possible.
How long is a flight to Brainerd?
Your flight to Brainerd could be long or it could be short depending on where you travel from. Before you load up your laptop with podcasts and audiobooks, have a look at the average flight times for these well-known domestic routes:

  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 2 hours and 3 minutes
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 1 hour and 40 minutes
  • Atlanta, GA (ATL-Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.) to Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 2 hours and 39 minutes