Private charter · DSM → BRD
Des Moines to Brainerd
337 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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Des Moines to Brainerd, door to door faster.
Trade about 7½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in Brainerd, 337 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 337 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 7½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Des Moines
Airports in Des Moines
DSM
Major airportDes Moines International Airport
Des Moines · KDSM
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,004 ft
KIKV
Regional airportAnkeny Regional Airport
Ankeny
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
AMW
Regional airportAmes Municipal Airport
Ames · KAMW
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,701 ft
Arriving Brainerd
Airports in Brainerd
BRD
Commercial airportBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport
Brainerd · KBRD
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,100 ft
When you land
Things to do in Brainerd
Brainerd is the hub of the Brainerd Lakes area, one of Minnesota’s classic summer destinations, with hundreds of lakes, family resorts and lake homes spread through the pine forests of central Minnesota. Gull Lake and the Whitefish Chain are lined with cabins and homes, many of them second homes for families from the Twin Cities and beyond, and resorts like Grand View Lodge and Madden’s have welcomed vacationers for generations. Tourism, construction, healthcare and real estate drive the local economy.
- 01
Gull Lake
One of the area’s largest lakes is ringed with resorts, restaurants and lake homes, popular for boating, fishing and summer weekends on the water.
- 02
Whitefish Chain of Lakes
Near Crosslake, a series of connected lakes offers miles of boating, with waterfront restaurants and bars reachable by boat.
- 03
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Near Crosby and Ironton, former iron mine pits have become clear lakes surrounded by miles of acclaimed mountain biking trails.
- 04
Brainerd International Raceway
This racetrack north of Brainerd hosts drag racing, road racing and the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals each August.
- 05
Paul Bunyan State Trail
One of the longest paved rail-trails in the country runs north from Crow Wing State Park through Brainerd and lake country toward Bemidji.
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Crow Wing State Park
Where the Crow Wing and Mississippi rivers meet, the park preserves the site of a former fur-trading town, with trails, a historic house and canoeing.
Questions
Des Moines to Brainerd flights
How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Brainerd?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 337 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Brainerd use?
You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Brainerd cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Des Moines and Brainerd?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Brainerd back to Des Moines are priced the same way.
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Brainerd to Des Moines
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