Salem

$89+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Salem, OR

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SAN — PDX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Salem are usually found in January or September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$306
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From San Diego to Salem
One-way flight from San Diego to Salem
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($17 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 March 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 March 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/116:15 amSAN - PDX
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/237:01 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$171
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:15 amSAN - PDX
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/252:43 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$176
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/235:59 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/293:00 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$180
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/147:00 amSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/159:30 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/231:55 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Tue 5/275:40 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/27$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 4/812:19 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Fri 4/116:40 amPDX - SAN
1 stop17h 34mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/232:27 pmSAN - PDX
2 stops10h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/291:39 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$335

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San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 4/11

6:15 am-1:37 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Portland

Wed 4/23

7:01 pm-12:42 am

1 stop5h 41m

$171

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Thu 5/22

6:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Portland

Sun 5/25

2:43 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$176

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 4/23

5:59 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Portland

Tue 4/29

3:00 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$180

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Portland

Thu 5/15

9:30 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$187

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 5/23

1:55 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Portland

Tue 5/27

5:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$207

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Tue 4/8

12:19 pm-12:37 am

1 stop12h 18m

Portland

Fri 4/11

6:40 am-12:14 am

1 stop17h 34m

$230

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 4/23

2:27 pm-12:30 am

2 stops10h 03m

Portland

Tue 4/29

1:39 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$335

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 4/30

7:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$89

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Tue 6/17

1:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

$92

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sun 5/11

6:15 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$109

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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 March 21, 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 $370). 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 March 28, 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 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Salem flight should consider departing on Saturday 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to SA8 are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Salem, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 10 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?

    $89 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $92 and $109, 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 Hawaiian Airlines (86%), Japan Airlines (86%) and Alaska Airlines (81%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Salem is generally $708, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Portland), you can expect to pay $76 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 $370). 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$76Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$88Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$156Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$181Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$206Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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