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$109+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Salem, OR

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CHI — PDX
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
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The best prices from Chicago to Salem are usually found in September or January, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Salem (SA8). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

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$197
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One-way from

$109
(Southwest)

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$424
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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 December 22, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2310:04 pmMDW - PDX
1 stop19h 40mFrontier
Sat 1/47:06 pmPDX - MDW
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$305
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:00 amORD - PDX
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2512:45 pmPDX - ORD
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$310
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:00 amORD - PDX
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Mon 12/301:05 pmPDX - ORD
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$336
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Wed 12/2510:00 amORD - PDX
1 stop9h 30mSun Country Air
Wed 1/16:04 pmPDX - ORD
1 stop14h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/21$400
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:54 pmORD - PDX
1 stop22h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/297:19 pmPDX - ORD
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$416
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/312:01 pmORD - PDX
Nonstop4h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/121:52 pmPDX - ORD
1 stop8h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/234:05 pmORD - PDX
Nonstop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/277:00 amPDX - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$473
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/316:15 amORD - PDX
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Sat 1/115:20 amPDX - ORD
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$492
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/292:40 pmMDW - PDX
2 stops34h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/57:19 pmPDX - MDW
3 stops50h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/264:55 pmORD - PDX
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/95:00 amPDX - ORD
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$541
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/237:30 amORD - PDX
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Tue 12/311:23 pmPDX - ORD
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/21$552
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/317:40 pmMDW - PDX
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Sat 1/47:50 amPDX - MDW
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$558

Find flights from Chicago to Salem within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Salem that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

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ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/10

1:39 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop28h 56m

Portland

Sun 1/12

12:03 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 17m

$197

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/21

8:30 am-10:55 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Portland

Tue 1/28

9:00 am-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$198

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

9:35 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops23h 18m

Portland

Wed 1/8

5:00 am-10:57 pm

1 stop15h 57m

$201

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

6:40 am-12:37 am

1 stop19h 57m

Portland

Wed 4/16

9:54 am-12:42 am

1 stop12h 48m

$206

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

7:18 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Portland

Fri 2/21

12:59 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 29m

$208

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/13

7:15 am-8:29 pm

2 stops15h 14m

Portland

Tue 1/21

12:45 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 54m

$212

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/15

1:26 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Portland

Tue 1/21

12:45 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 54m

$216

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/30

3:35 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

Portland

Sun 2/2

7:00 am-1:07 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$217

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/17

6:40 am-12:37 am

1 stop19h 57m

Portland

Thu 2/27

6:32 am-12:17 am

1 stop15h 45m

$217

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

8:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Portland

Tue 5/13

11:39 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 06m

$227

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Salem

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Salem

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Salem including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 20, 2024.

Booking 24 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Chicago to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 SA8?

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 December 22, 2024.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Salem flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to SA8 are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 0.7 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salem when rainfall is around 0.7 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 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 December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Salem, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Salem. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. Alaska Airlines flights start at $109 while deals on Frontier start at $111 one-way.

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (94%), American Airlines (92%) or Air Canada (90%) 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?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $133. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Portland) can be booked for $135 on average our data indicates $626 when flying from Chicago to Salem.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Chicago to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$172Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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