$117 Cheap flight deals from Kansas City (MKC) to Brainerd (MSP)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Kansas City to Brainerd

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Jun 6 - Sun, Jun 7
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
MSP
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
$614 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$614
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 6 from Kansas City Intl. to Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl., returning Sun, Jun 7, priced at $614 found 6 days ago

Airfares from $117 One Way, $290 Round Trip from Kansas City to Brainerd

Prices starting at $290 for return flights and $117 for one-way flights to Brainerd were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
MCI
Kansas City
MSP
Minneapolis
$290 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 25 from Kansas City to Minneapolis, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $290 found 4 days ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
MCI
Kansas City
MSP
Minneapolis
$292 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Kansas City to Minneapolis, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $292 found 2 days ago
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
MCI
Kansas City
MSP
Minneapolis
$295 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$295
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 25 from Kansas City to Minneapolis, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $295 found 4 days ago
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jun 30
MCI
Kansas City
MSP
Minneapolis
$305 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$305
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Kansas City to Minneapolis, returning Tue, Jun 30, priced at $305 found 2 days ago
Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 10
MCI
Kansas City
MSP
Minneapolis
$317 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from Kansas City to Minneapolis, returning Mon, Aug 10, priced at $317 found 3 days ago

Brainerd economy flight packages

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - MPLS Arpt Area W by IHG
3.0-star property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - MPLS Arpt Area W by IHG

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

Jul 7 - Jul 14

7 night stay

Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $957, price is now $713 per person
$713
per person
found 4 hours ago
Clean and spacious room, close enough to walk to shopping

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
4.0-star property

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,066 reviews)

Jul 7 - Jul 14

7 night stay

Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,271, price is now $964 per person
$964
per person
found 4 hours ago
Love the location and overall feel at The Graduate. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eagan - Minneapolis Area by IHG
2.5-star property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eagan - Minneapolis Area by IHG

9.2/10 Wonderful! (782 reviews)

Jul 7 - Jul 14

7 night stay

Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,178, price is now $904 per person
$904
per person
found 4 hours ago
Best hotel breakfast I’ve had in years. Thomas at check in was the best. Excellent stay!

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

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Route Information for Flights from Kansas City to Brainerd

Origin Airport IATA Code
MKC
Destination Airport IATA Code
MSP
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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Kansas City to Brainerd?
Yep, Delta flies straight from Kansas City to Brainerd, so you'll be hitting the tarmac and starting your unforgettable adventure in no time at all.
What is the shortest flight from Kansas City to Brainerd?
It can take just 1 hour and 24 minutes to fly from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.). Settle in and enjoy the ride, because you'll be walking through arrivals before long.
What airlines fly from Kansas City to Brainerd most frequently?
Delta operates the most services from Kansas City to Brainerd, with 139 monthly flights.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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