Cheap flights from MCI to BRD (Kansas City Intl. to Brainerd Lakes Regional)

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Hike, Fish & Boat: Waterfront Home in Brainerd!
Hike, Fish & Boat: Waterfront Home in Brainerd!
Brainerd
Stay at this vacation home in Brainerd. Enjoy patios, cable TV channels, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rice Lake and Lum Park are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
Pretty good for the price point, location, size and access to Brainerd
"Overall, we had a very nice stay here. Great big house on a nice lake, great view, very close to Brainerd. There is a Cub Foods about 5 minutes away in case you need anything. The living room especially was wonderful - big couches, big TV, good wifi, lots of space (which was helpful since we got ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Hike, Fish & Boat: Waterfront Home in Brainerd!
Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub
Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub
Brainerd
Stay at this vacation home in Brainerd. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rice Lake and Lum Park are located nearby.
Peaceful lakeside retreat!
"Stayed here with my family, and it was an absolutely amazing, relaxing weekend! Randy and Sandy were incredibly easy to communicate with, the beds were comfortable, everything was so clean, the kitchen had everything you needed, and the backyard/hottub/lake view was incredible. Great location too ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2024

Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub
Fish on Rice Lake: Waterfront Brainerd Cabin
Fish on Rice Lake: Waterfront Brainerd Cabin
Brainerd
Stay at this cabin in Brainerd. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rice Lake and Lum Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
Excellent, although instructions for the heater would be helpful.
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Fish on Rice Lake: Waterfront Brainerd Cabin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Brainerd

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
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice
"No place to walk safely. No side walks, I know its more a city issue."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Quality Inn & Suites
Quality Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
2115 S 6th Street, Building A, Brainerd, MN
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (536 reviews)
"..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
3 out of 5
11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (299 reviews)
"There was lots of activities available"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Brainerd Hotels

Nisswa Inn and Suites
Nisswa Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
24186 North Smiley Rd, Nisswa, MN
Stay at this hotel in Nisswa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Main reson i booked the room was for the pool that was closed... also there was no continental breakfast as advertised"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Nisswa Inn and Suites
Pine River Inn
Pine River Inn
2.5 out of 5
2684 State 371 Sw, Pine River, MN
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pine River. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (426 reviews)
"It was convenient for iur family event. Beds were comfy."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Pine River Inn
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
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice
"No place to walk safely. No side walks, I know its more a city issue."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Brainerd

Good Ol' Days Resort
Good Ol' Days Resort
3.5 out of 5
26050 Oak Lane, Nisswa, MN
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Nisswa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (610 reviews)

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

Good Ol' Days Resort
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
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Brainerd. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (795 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterslide, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
"The waterpark area was big with lots to do to keep my kids of all ages entertained all weekend! The room was big and beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Rapid River Lodge
Rapid River Lodge
2.5 out of 5
7376 Woida Rd, Baxter, MN
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Baxter. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (807 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pools, waterslide, game room, free breakfast for the whole family

Travelers say...
"It was wonderful."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Rapid River Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to BRD?
Keep that movie marathon for your hotel room, because the journey from Kansas City to Brainerd will go by in a flash. It can take just 2 hours and 32 minutes to fly from Kansas City Intl. Airport to BRD.
How many hours flight from MCI to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)?
It takes a leisurely 2 hours and 35 minutes on average to jet from MCI to BRD. Whip out your travel book and circle all the special places you’ve always wanted to visit. It won’t be long before you’ll be seeing them for yourself.
What airlines have the most flights from Kansas City Intl. Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport?
If you’re hoping to find an airline that offers direct flights from Kansas City Intl. Airport to BRD, good luck with that. You’ll have to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to Brainerd.

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