Private charter · BRD → GRM
Brainerd to Grand Marais
202 miles, about 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Brainerd to Grand Marais, door to door faster.
Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 10 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in Brainerd to Grand Marais Cook County Airport in Grand Marais, 202 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 202 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 10 min
- Driving
- 4½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 10 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers40 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Brainerd
Airports in Brainerd
BRD
Commercial airportBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport
Brainerd · KBRD
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,100 ft
KPWC
Regional airportPine River Regional Airport
Pine River
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
KAIT
Regional airportAitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field
Aitkin
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
KSAZ
Regional airportStaples Municipal Airport
Staples
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,305 ft
KLXL
Regional airportLittle Falls-Morrison County-Lindbergh field
Little Falls
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,010 ft
Arriving Grand Marais
Airports in Grand Marais
GRM
Regional airportGrand Marais Cook County Airport
Grand Marais · KCKC
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
When you land
Things to do in Grand Marais
Grand Marais is a small harbor town on the North Shore of Lake Superior, known for its artists, craftspeople and access to some of Minnesota’s wildest country. The Grand Marais Art Colony, founded in the 1940s, and North House Folk School, which teaches traditional northern crafts like boatbuilding and woodworking, give the town an unusual creative energy. Tourism is the main business, along with outfitters, lodging, real estate and a growing number of second homes and remote workers.
- 01
Artist’s Point and the Harbor
A rocky point and breakwall protect Grand Marais harbor, offering views of Lake Superior and the town, especially at sunrise and sunset.
- 02
North House Folk School
On the harbor, this school offers classes in traditional crafts like timber framing, boatbuilding and woodworking, along with sailing aboard a traditional schooner.
- 03
Gunflint Trail
This scenic byway runs north and west from Grand Marais through forests and past lakes toward the Canadian border, with lodges and outfitters along the way.
- 04
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Accessible from the Gunflint Trail, this vast wilderness of interconnected lakes and rivers is one of the most visited wilderness areas in the country, with permits required.
- 05
Judge C.R. Magney State Park
Northeast of Grand Marais, a trail leads to the Devil’s Kettle, a waterfall where half of the Brule River seems to disappear into a hole in the rock.
- 06
Lutsen Mountains
Southwest of Grand Marais, the largest ski area in the Midwest offers skiing, a scenic gondola and mountain biking in summer, with views across Lake Superior.
Questions
Brainerd to Grand Marais flights
How long is a private flight from Brainerd to Grand Marais?
About 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 202 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Brainerd to Grand Marais 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 Marais Cook County Airport (GRM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Brainerd to Grand Marais 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 Marais?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Marais back to Brainerd are priced the same way.
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