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$55+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Salem, OR

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SAN — PDX
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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The best prices from San Diego to Salem are usually found in January or September, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Salem

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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.

Round-trip from

$140
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$55
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$313
From San Diego to Salem
One-way flight from San Diego to Salem
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/283:46 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop18h 00mFrontier
Wed 1/87:35 amPDX - SAN
1 stop27h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$177
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Fri 12/277:16 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop4h 18mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/37:19 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop26h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/20$180
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.
Thu 12/267:16 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop4h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/41:34 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$191
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/314:06 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Mon 1/67:10 amPDX - SAN
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/22$271
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:29 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop11h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/87:05 amPDX - SAN
2 stops11h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$382
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.
Tue 12/2410:06 amSAN - PDX
2 stops11h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/251:34 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$491
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.
Sat 12/287:55 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Sat 1/42:00 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$548

Find flights from San Diego to Salem within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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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Thu 1/30

2:41 pm-9:21 am

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Portland

Mon 2/3

5:30 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$140

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SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 1/15

8:00 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Portland

Wed 1/15

2:00 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$141

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sat 1/11

3:58 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 17m

Portland

Thu 1/16

12:03 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$148

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SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 1/8

6:15 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Portland

Mon 1/13

4:59 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$149

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sun 1/12

5:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Portland

Wed 1/15

6:05 am-10:18 am

1 stop4h 13m

$166

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 1/17

5:30 pm-12:56 am

1 stop7h 26m

Portland

Sun 1/19

12:55 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$220

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Mon 1/6

10:16 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$55

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SANPDX

San Diego

Tue 1/7

7:16 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$56

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Tue 1/21

8:00 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$69

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Tue 3/25

6:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$78

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Salem

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Salem

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Salem. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Salem?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 San Diego to Salem as you normally would.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego 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 SAN to SA8 are scheduled on a Sunday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 San Diego to Salem, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

6.3
Okay
8,111 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Salem. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Salem?

    For a flight from San Diego to Salem, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Salem per day. 7 airlines have flights to Salem from San Diego on a regular basis.

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

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

    $55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $56 and $69, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Salem are SkyWest Airlines (100%), Horizon Air (100%) and Icelandair (89%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Salem is generally $265, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $68. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Portland), you can expect to pay $66 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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
FrontierCheapest$76Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$159Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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