Salem

$88+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Salem, OR

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SAN — PDX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Salem are usually found in January or September, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Salem

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$165
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$267
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From San Diego to Salem
One-way flight from San Diego to Salem
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/308:29 amSAN - PDX
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/75:40 pmPDX - SAN
2 stops23h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$165
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:15 amSAN - PDX
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/315:30 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$166
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 4/266:25 amSAN - PDX
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Tue 4/296:20 amPDX - SAN
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$178
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/98:44 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 43mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/132:30 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/811:15 amSAN - PDX
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Sun 5/185:35 amPDX - SAN
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/16$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 6/811:05 amSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Wed 6/115:00 amPDX - SAN
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$203
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 7/118:37 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 7/179:30 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$237

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

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San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 4/30

8:29 am-6:05 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Portland

Wed 5/7

5:40 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$165

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Thu 5/22

6:15 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Portland

Mon 5/26

7:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$167

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Tue 4/29

1:10 pm-12:42 am

1 stop11h 32m

Portland

Wed 4/30

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$178

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sat 5/10

8:44 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Portland

Tue 5/13

1:06 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$180

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sat 5/10

7:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Portland

Sun 5/11

9:30 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$182

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sun 6/8

11:05 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Portland

Wed 6/11

5:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$193

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 5/23

3:17 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Portland

Mon 5/26

5:35 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 45m

$238

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 5/9

6:15 am-6:17 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Portland

Mon 5/12

3:56 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$360

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 5/16

6:15 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$88

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Tue 5/20

8:59 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$89

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Salem

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

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 April 11, 2025.

Booking 47 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 $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 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 April 17, 2025.

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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Salem flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to SA8 are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Salem, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 8 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?

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $89 and $95, 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 Japan Airlines (90%), Hawaiian Airlines (86%) and Alaska Airlines (83%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Salem is generally $452, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Portland), you can expect to pay $104 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 $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 San Diego to Salem

Discover the top 8 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$78Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$156Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$181Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$206Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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