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$85+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Salem, OR

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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Salem are usually found in January or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$290
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One-way from

$85
(Frontier)

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January

Average price

$393
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/35:20 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop10h 17mFrontier
Thu 3/66:32 amPDX - RDU
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$290
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/59:34 pmRDU - PDX
3 stops24h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/191:51 pmPDX - RDU
2 stops17h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:45 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Tue 4/1511:55 amPDX - RDU
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/22$301
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:10 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop7h 36mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1311:59 pmPDX - RDU
1 stop14h 30mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/21$316
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/81:20 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop10h 35mJetBlue
Fri 9/1210:10 pmPDX - RDU
1 stop11h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 2/21$345
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/210:58 amRDU - PDX
2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/66:40 amPDX - RDU
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 3/206:34 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/2310:53 pmPDX - RDU
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$366
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:20 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop9h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/245:30 pmPDX - RDU
1 stop9h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/21$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:05 amRDU - PDX
1 stop11h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/511:52 pmPDX - RDU
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 4/186:40 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Mon 4/219:15 amPDX - RDU
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$424
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 8/207:30 amRDU - PDX
2 stops11h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/247:45 pmPDX - RDU
1 stop7h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$427

Find flights from Raleigh to Salem within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 February 22, 2025.

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Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/3

5:20 pm-12:37 am

1 stop10h 17m

Portland

Thu 3/6

6:32 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$290

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

9:34 pm-6:37 pm

3 stops24h 03m

Portland

Wed 3/19

1:51 pm-10:03 am

2 stops17h 12m

$299

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

6:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Portland

Tue 4/15

11:55 am-11:11 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$301

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/2

10:58 am-10:20 am

2 stops26h 22m

Portland

Sun 4/6

6:40 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$357

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/20

6:34 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 16m

Portland

Sun 3/23

10:53 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$366

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/1

5:05 am-1:22 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Portland

Sat 4/5

11:52 pm-11:15 am

1 stop8h 23m

$408

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/18

6:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Portland

Mon 4/21

9:15 am-12:10 am

2 stops11h 55m

$424

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/26

5:50 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Portland

Sat 3/8

5:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$527

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/15

5:20 pm-12:37 am

1 stop10h 17m

$85

RaleighPortland

RDU - PDX

RDUPDX

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/21

7:33 pm-8:22 am

3 stops39h 49m

$119

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Salem

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Salem

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Salem. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to Salem, you should look to book at least 86 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 Raleigh to Salem?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to SA8?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 February 22, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to Salem, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Salem flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon 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 February 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Raleigh to Salem by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Salem?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU), located 11.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Raleigh to Salem. 8 airlines have flights from Raleigh-Durham to Salem on a regular basis. Booking flights from Raleigh-Durham to Salem should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Salem per day.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $85. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Salem for a low price.

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

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

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$148Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$255Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$304Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$339Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$349Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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