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$130+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Salem, MA, MA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BOS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Salem are usually found in January or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$243
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$130
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$433
From San Francisco to Salem
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Salem
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 July 31, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/410:00 pmSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 39mJetBlue
Sun 10/59:20 amBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 7/30$243
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/36:00 amSFO - BOS
1 stop8h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/138:23 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/611:25 pmSFO - BOS
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/135:54 pmBOS - SFO
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$255
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/36:00 amSFO - BOS
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/66:00 amBOS - SFO
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/812:35 pmSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Wed 10/157:55 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/30$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/58:20 amSFO - BOS
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Wed 11/125:30 amBOS - SFO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/211:30 pmSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/116:02 amBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$293

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Salem that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Salem

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

10:00 pm-6:39 am

Nonstop5h 39m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 10/5

9:20 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop6h 36m

$243

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 9/13

8:23 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$247

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

11:25 pm-10:29 am

1 stop8h 04m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 9/13

5:54 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$255

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 9/10

7:20 am-3:52 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$256

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

12:35 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/15

7:55 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

$262

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

9:25 am-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 11/12

5:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop8h 30m

$273

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

11:30 pm-8:16 am

Nonstop5h 46m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 9/11

6:02 am-9:33 am

Nonstop6h 31m

$293

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

9:51 pm-6:35 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$130

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-6:48 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$131

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

6:50 pm-6:17 am

1 stop8h 27m

$133

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Salem

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

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 July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Salem, you should look to book at least 64 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salem (average of $218). Flying from San Francisco to Salem in July is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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 SA9?

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 July 31, 2025.

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 July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Salem flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SA9 are scheduled on a Thursday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Salem by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,610 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,902 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Salem. On average, San Francisco has 43 outbound flights to Salem per day from 9 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi 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 41 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $130. American Airlines flights start at $131 while deals on Southwest start at $134 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 Etihad Airways (95%), Scandinavian Airlines (89%) or Air China (88%) 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?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Boston Logan Intl) can be booked for $220 on average our data indicates $966 when flying from San Francisco to Salem.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salem (average of $218). Flying from San Francisco to Salem in July is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Salem

Discover the top 9 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$144Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$160Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$196Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$205Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$230Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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