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$69+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Salem, MA, MA

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CHI — BOS
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(JetBlue)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$293
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From Chicago (CHI) to Salem
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Salem
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:00 amORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Sun 5/117:15 amBOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/3$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/126:30 pmMDW - BOS
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Mon 4/149:35 amBOS - MDW
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/37:05 amORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/75:15 amBOS - ORD
Nonstop3h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$118
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:47 pmORD - BOS
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/73:49 pmBOS - ORD
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$120
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/189:15 amORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/306:59 pmBOS - ORD
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$123
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:20 amORD - BOS
1 stop6h 54mJetBlue
Mon 5/56:00 amBOS - ORD
Nonstop3h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 4/3$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/64:00 pmORD - BOS
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Fri 5/93:30 pmBOS - ORD
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$136
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/154:15 pmORD - BOS
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Sun 5/1810:14 amBOS - ORD
1 stop28h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/4$200
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:00 pmMDW - BOS
1 stop16h 34mFrontier
Sun 5/116:00 amBOS - MDW
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/4$200
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:15 pmORD - BOS
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/3011:27 amBOS - ORD
1 stop13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:36 pmMDW - BOS
1 stop11h 36mAllegiant Air
Thu 6/1211:31 amBOS - MDW
1 stop20h 44mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/3$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:25 pmMDW - BOS
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Tue 5/139:05 amBOS - MDW
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/4$317

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Salem that are best for you.

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Return

Price

ChicagoBoston

ORD - BOS

ORDBOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-10:26 am

Nonstop2h 26m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 5/11

7:15 am-9:09 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$117

ChicagoBoston

MDW - BOS

MDWBOS

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/6

6:25 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 5/11

7:40 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$117

ChicagoBoston

ORD - BOS

ORDBOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

7:05 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 5/7

5:15 am-7:15 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$118

ChicagoBoston

ORD - BOS

ORDBOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

7:47 pm-10:22 am

1 stop13h 35m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 5/7

3:49 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$120

ChicagoBoston

ORD - BOS

ORDBOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

9:15 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 6/30

6:59 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$123

ChicagoBoston

ORD - BOS

ORDBOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

6:20 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-8:03 am

Nonstop3h 03m

$127

ChicagoBoston

ORD - BOS

ORDBOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

4:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 5/9

3:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$136

ChicagoBoston

ORD - BOS

ORDBOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

4:15 pm-1:05 am

1 stop7h 50m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 5/18

10:14 am-1:41 pm

1 stop28h 27m

$200

ChicagoBoston

MDW - BOS

MDWBOS

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/8

4:00 pm-9:34 am

1 stop16h 34m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$200

ChicagoBoston

ORD - BOS

ORDBOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

7:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 20m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 4/30

11:27 am-12:20 am

1 stop13h 53m

$203

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Salem

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Salem

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Salem. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Salem. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Salem?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salem (average of $218). Flying from Chicago to Salem in July is currently the most expensive (average of $311). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to SA9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Salem. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Salem as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Salem. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Salem flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Salem. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SA9 are scheduled on a Friday (68 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Rainfall in Salem by month

Plan your trip to Salem by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salem ranges from 3.1 - 4.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salem when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Salem by month

Plan your trip to Salem by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salem, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salem

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salem. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Salem. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Salem. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Salem one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. Spirit Airlines flights start at $73 while deals on Southwest start at $74 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Salem?

    Consider Air France (100%), Iberia (88%) or Virgin Atlantic (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Salem.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Salem?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Salem is $52. On average you can expect to pay $443. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Boston Logan Intl), can usually be booked for $113.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Salem that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Salem flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Salem?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Salem.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Salem?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Salem by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Salem?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salem (average of $218). Flying from Chicago to Salem in July is currently the most expensive (average of $311). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Salem

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Salem. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$63Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$69Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$82Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$153Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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