Grand Forks, North Dakota

Private charter · BRD → GFK

Brainerd to Grand Forks

179 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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The trip

Brainerd to Grand Forks, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in Brainerd to Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, 179 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
179 mi
Flight
1 hr
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
BRDBrainerdGFKGrand Forks
BRD → GFK179 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Brainerd

Airports in Brainerd

  • BRD

    Commercial airport

    Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    Brainerd · KBRD

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,100 ft

  • KPWC

    Regional airport

    Pine River Regional Airport

    Pine River

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • KAIT

    Regional airport

    Aitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field

    Aitkin

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • KSAZ

    Regional airport

    Staples Municipal Airport

    Staples

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,305 ft

  • KLXL

    Regional airport

    Little Falls-Morrison County-Lindbergh field

    Little Falls

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,010 ft

Arriving Grand Forks

Airports in Grand Forks

  • GFK

    Commercial airport

    Grand Forks International Airport

    Grand Forks · KGFK

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,351 ft

  • CKN

    Regional airport

    Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field

    Crookston · KCKN

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,300 ft

  • K4V4

    Regional airport

    Northwood Municipal Airpiort - Vince Field

    Northwood

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,160 ft

When you land

Things to do in Grand Forks

Grand Forks is home to the University of North Dakota, whose aerospace school is one of the largest collegiate flight training programs in the world, and the city has built an economy around aviation, unmanned aircraft and research. Grand Forks Air Force Base, which flies large surveillance drones, is just west of town, and a growing cluster of companies works on drone technology nearby. Agriculture, healthcare and manufacturing round out the economy of a city that rebuilt after the devastating Red River flood of 1997.

  1. 01

    Ralph Engelstad Arena

    One of the most lavish college hockey arenas in the country, “the Ralph” is home to UND hockey and is known for its granite, leather and cherry-wood finishes.

  2. 02

    Greater Grand Forks Greenway

    After the 1997 flood, land along the Red and Red Lake rivers became a long greenway with trails, parks and campgrounds connecting both cities.

  3. 03

    North Dakota Museum of Art

    On the UND campus, the state’s official art museum presents contemporary exhibitions and international artists, with free admission.

  4. 04

    Alerus Center

    The city’s large event center hosts UND football, concerts and conventions, and is one of the largest venues in the state.

  5. 05

    Turtle River State Park

    West of the city, this wooded park along the river offers hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and fishing.

  6. 06

    Myra Museum and Campbell House

    The county historical society’s museum covers regional history, with a pioneer log cabin, a schoolhouse and a 19th-century post office on the grounds.

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Questions

Brainerd to Grand Forks flights

How long is a private flight from Brainerd to Grand Forks?

About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 179 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Brainerd to Grand Forks use?

You can depart from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD), Pine River Regional Airport (KPWC), or Aitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field (KAIT) and arrive at Grand Forks International Airport (GFK), Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field (CKN), or Northwood Municipal Airpiort - Vince Field (K4V4). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Brainerd to Grand Forks 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 Brainerd and Grand Forks?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Forks back to Brainerd are priced the same way.

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Grand Forks to Brainerd

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