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$70+ Cheap flights from California to Salem, OR

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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PDX
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Salem

Cheapest flights from California to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Thu 5/2812:29 am
LAS
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PDX
1 stop16h 17m
Frontier
Fri 6/511:15 am
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Thu 5/287:40 am
LAS
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 25m
Frontier
Fri 6/511:15 am
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$144
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/265:22 pm
LAS
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PDX
Nonstop2h 25m
Frontier
Mon 6/298:42 pm
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$152
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/155:21 pm
LAS
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Sun 5/179:46 pm
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$153
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 5/155:21 pm
LAS
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Mon 5/188:46 pm
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$154
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/299:20 am
LAX
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Sat 5/305:31 pm
PDX
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sat 8/299:18 am
LAX
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 23m
Frontier
Sat 8/295:42 pm
PDX
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$158
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:20 am
LAX
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PDX
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Mon 6/85:31 pm
PDX
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$159
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/239:20 am
LAX
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Sat 5/3011:29 am
PDX
-
LAX
1 stop8h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 6/17:55 am
LAS
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 25m
Frontier
Fri 6/511:15 am
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$161
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/58:59 pm
LAX
-
PDX
1 stop19h 47m
Frontier
Mon 6/85:31 pm
PDX
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$161
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:18 am
LAX
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 23m
Frontier
Mon 8/245:42 pm
PDX
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$162

Find flight deals from California to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated May 7, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

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January

Average price

$217
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Salem that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Sat 5/30

5:10 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Portland

Tue 6/2

7:40 am-1:15 pm

2 stops5h 35m

$172
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/1

8:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Portland

Mon 6/8

8:15 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$177

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sat 5/23

6:27 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Portland

Mon 5/25

5:15 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 44m

$179

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Thu 5/28

4:09 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Portland

Mon 6/1

6:03 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$179

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Mon 6/1

6:20 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Portland

Mon 6/8

6:03 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 27m

$179

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

2:50 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Portland

Wed 6/3

7:40 am-2:25 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$190

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Thu 6/4

5:30 pm-1:20 am

2 stops7h 50m

Portland

Sat 6/6

5:30 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$192

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 6/3

11:10 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Portland

Tue 6/16

5:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$195

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

5:55 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 44m

Portland

Mon 6/1

5:51 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 12m

$197

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

11:00 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Portland

Sat 5/30

9:26 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from California to Salem

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Salem

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to SA8?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 May 7, 2026.

When flying from California to Salem, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 3% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Salem. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Salem flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from California 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 May 7, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to SA8 are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Salem?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Salem. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Salem flight route?

    This flight path from California to Salem was viewed by 102 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Salem?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Salem in 1h 40m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Salem is about 544 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $36. Users have also found prices from $37 and $40 on Frontier and Allegiant Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Salem?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Portland or Ontario - Portland, Los Angeles - Portland is the most popular route from California to Salem.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Salem?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Salem consider choosing Condor (100%), Horizon Air (100%) or Finnair (100%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Salem?

    On average you can expect to pay $438 for a flight from California to Salem. The cheapest flight overall is $74 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Portland) is currently priced at $159.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Salem?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Salem

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$76Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$79Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Allegiant AirCheapest$102Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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