Salem

$117+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Salem, MA, MA

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SFO — BOS
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(Vliegwinkel)

One-way from

$117
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$359
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From San Francisco to Salem
One-way flight from San Francisco to Salem
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/37:35 amSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/107:47 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$229
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:35 amSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/67:47 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/37:35 amSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/107:47 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$232
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/811:50 pmSFO - BOS
1 stop9h 02mFrontier
Sun 5/116:00 amBOS - SFO
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 5/37:20 amSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Sat 5/105:55 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/30$239
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 5/38:52 pmSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Sun 5/48:15 amBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 3/30$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 5/131:30 pmSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/176:05 amBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 9/411:25 amSFO - BOS
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sun 9/75:30 amBOS - SFO
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/2912:21 amSFO - BOS
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/46:00 amBOS - SFO
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$327
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/116:11 pmSFO - BOS
1 stop13h 31mSun Country Air
Wed 4/1611:31 amBOS - SFO
1 stop8h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/31$365

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

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San Francisco

Fly to

Salem

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

7:35 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/10

7:47 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop6h 47m

$229

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

7:35 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 5/6

7:47 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop6h 47m

$231

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

7:35 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/10

7:47 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop6h 47m

$232

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

11:50 pm-11:52 am

1 stop9h 02m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$236

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

7:20 am-3:50 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 5/6

5:20 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop6h 50m

$237

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

8:52 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop5h 43m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 5/4

8:15 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop6h 47m

$242

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

1:30 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/17

6:05 am-9:45 am

Nonstop6h 40m

$247

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:21 am-1:09 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$327

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

6:11 pm-10:42 am

1 stop13h 31m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 4/16

11:31 am-4:53 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$365

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

1:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/10

7:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$366

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Salem

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Salem

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Salem, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salem (average of $218). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to SA9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 31, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Salem. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 31, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SA9 are scheduled on a Monday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 March 31, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Salem, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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 airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Salem?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Salem. On average, San Francisco has 29 outbound flights to Salem per day from 10 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Salem flight route?

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $117. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $119 while deals on United Airlines start at $124 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Salem?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Salem consider choosing Virgin Atlantic (95%), Scandinavian Airlines (95%) or LATAM Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Salem?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $113. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Boston Logan Intl) can be booked for $207 on average our data indicates $990 when flying from San Francisco to Salem.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Salem?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Salem?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salem (average of $218). Flying from San Francisco 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Salem

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$103Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$119Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$143Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$160Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$167Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$190Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$211Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$391Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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