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$40+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Salem, OR, OR

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SJC — PDX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from San Jose to Salem are usually found in August or July, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Salem

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 21, 2025.

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$118
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One-way from

$40
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$231
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 1/299:34 pmSJC - PDX
1 stop11h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/45:30 pmPDX - SJC
1 stop17h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$118
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/21:11 pmSJC - PDX
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/45:30 pmPDX - SJC
1 stop17h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:03 pmSJC - PDX
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Fri 3/76:45 amPDX - SJC
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$128
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/198:44 amSJC - PDX
Nonstop1h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/268:59 pmPDX - SJC
Nonstop1h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/196:30 amSJC - PDX
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Wed 2/262:40 pmPDX - SJC
2 stops6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$162
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/139:05 amSJC - PDX
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Sun 2/165:10 amPDX - SJC
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/21$217

Find flights from San Jose to Salem within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.

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San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Tue 2/18

9:18 pm-9:21 am

1 stop12h 03m

Portland

Sat 2/22

10:16 am-8:23 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$118

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Sun 2/2

1:11 pm-11:01 am

1 stop21h 50m

Portland

Tue 2/4

5:30 pm-10:41 am

1 stop17h 11m

$119

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Wed 3/5

4:03 pm-12:37 am

1 stop8h 34m

Portland

Fri 3/7

6:45 am-3:03 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$128

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Wed 2/19

8:44 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Portland

Wed 2/26

8:59 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$137

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Wed 2/19

6:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Portland

Wed 2/26

2:40 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$162

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Thu 2/13

1:35 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Portland

Mon 2/17

5:15 am-10:54 am

1 stop5h 39m

$268

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Thu 2/6

11:36 am-4:35 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$40

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Mon 3/17

4:03 pm-12:37 am

1 stop8h 34m

$50

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Wed 2/12

8:30 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$69

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Tue 2/11

8:05 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$84

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Salem

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Salem

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Salem. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Salem?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Salem flight should consider departing on Thursday 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 Jose to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from SJC to SA8 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Southwest and Alaska Airlines from San Jose to Salem have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Jose 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 Jose to Salem?

    If you book a flight to Salem from San Jose, you will be flying from San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose. There are 10 flights from San Jose to Salem per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from San Jose to Salem was viewed by 21 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 Jose to Salem one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $40. Users have also found prices from $50 and $69 on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Jose to Salem on time: SkyWest Airlines (97%), Alaska Airlines (92%), Hawaiian Airlines (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Jose to Salem is generally $269, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Portland), you can expect to pay $84 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Salem (average of $277). Flying from San Jose 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 5 airlines flying from San Jose to Salem

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$31Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$123Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$132Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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