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$34+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Salem, OR

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SFO — PDX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from San Francisco to Salem are usually found in April or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Salem

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 November 20, 2024.

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$82
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$34
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/99:10 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop27h 05mFrontier
Thu 12/126:46 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$82
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/129:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/121:26 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$91
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:20 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Sun 12/157:35 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/20$136
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/206:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/211:34 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1210:45 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/153:20 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/2612:18 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/276:00 amPDX - SFO
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1212:20 pmSFO - PDX
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Sun 12/1511:30 amPDX - SFO
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$281

Find flights from San Francisco to Salem within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

11:48 am-5:52 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Portland

Mon 12/16

6:46 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$82

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

9:00 am-10:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Portland

Thu 12/12

1:26 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$91

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

9:34 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Portland

Sat 1/11

11:00 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$110

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

6:20 am-12:07 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Portland

Sun 12/15

5:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 25m

$136

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Fri 12/13

8:30 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Portland

Fri 12/13

1:20 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$162

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Fri 12/13

4:15 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Portland

Sun 12/15

6:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

$194

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Fri 1/17

8:40 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$34

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Mon 12/16

9:00 am-10:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$49

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Wed 12/18

12:50 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$68

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

7:00 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$84

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Salem

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Salem

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Salem. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Salem, you should look to book at least 60 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 San Francisco to Salem?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salem (average of $268). Flying from San Francisco to Salem in July is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 SFO to SA8?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 20, 2024.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Salem. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to SA8 are scheduled on a Wednesday (65 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Salem, such as Frontier, Delta and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Salem?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Salem. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salem from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 44 outbound flights to Salem per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Salem. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    The San Francisco to Salem flight path was viewed by 98 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $34. Alaska Airlines flights start at $49 while deals on Delta start at $68 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Salem consider choosing Avianca (95%), Horizon Air (93%) or Singapore Airlines (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Salem is generally $897, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $34. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Portland), you can expect to pay $56 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salem (average of $268). Flying from San Francisco to Salem in July is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 Francisco to Salem

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$119Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
CitizenPlaneCheapest$131Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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