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$153+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Salem, OR

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CMH — PDX
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Salem are usually found in January or November, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated April 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$286
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$153
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$441
From Columbus to Salem
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/99:55 amCMH - PDX
3 stops29h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/121:37 pmPDX - CMH
2 stops29h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$286
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:21 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Thu 6/56:35 amPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$300
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 6/24:56 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/86:35 amPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 5/145:59 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2111:35 amPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$307
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:00 amCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/185:35 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop8h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/11$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 5/37:45 amCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Mon 5/510:59 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/11$341
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Thu 6/196:41 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 05mSun Country Air
Sun 6/2211:59 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop15h 48mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/10$348
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Fri 5/26:31 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop6h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/66:00 amPDX - CMH
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 6/56:10 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Mon 6/92:30 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$376
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1412:45 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops12h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/216:30 pmPDX - CMH
2 stops12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$433

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Salem that are best for you.

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ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Fri 5/9

9:55 am-12:42 pm

3 stops29h 47m

Portland

Mon 5/12

1:37 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$286

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 5/29

5:21 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 56m

Portland

Thu 6/5

6:35 am-4:26 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$300

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Mon 6/2

4:56 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop22h 46m

Portland

Sun 6/8

6:35 am-4:26 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$304

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Wed 5/14

5:59 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Portland

Wed 5/21

11:35 am-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$307

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Portland

Mon 8/18

5:35 pm-5:11 am

1 stop8h 36m

$338

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sat 5/3

7:45 am-12:28 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Portland

Mon 5/5

10:59 pm-9:41 am

1 stop7h 42m

$341

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 6/19

6:41 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Portland

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop15h 48m

$348

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Fri 5/2

6:31 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Portland

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$360

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 6/5

6:10 pm-1:05 am

2 stops9h 55m

Portland

Mon 6/9

2:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

$376

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Wed 5/14

12:45 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops12h 51m

Portland

Wed 5/21

6:30 pm-10:02 am

2 stops12h 32m

$433

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Salem

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salem from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Salem. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus to Salem may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Columbus to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 CMH to SA8?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 11, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Salem. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 April 11, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,911 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $153. American Airlines flights start at $170 while deals on Southwest start at $172 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to Salem?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Columbus to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 8 airlines flying from Columbus to Salem

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$147Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$256Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$287Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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