Salem

$151+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Salem, OR

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CHI — PDX
Jun 8 — Jun 151
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 9, 2026.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:15 am
ORD
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PDX
1 stop12h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/1410:59 pm
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ORD
Nonstop4h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$294
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/282:18 pm
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/307:00 am
PDX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$304
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/118:25 pm
MDW
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PDX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Wed 7/1511:30 pm
PDX
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MDW
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$305
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/177:20 am
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 7/110:59 pm
PDX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$305
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:09 pm
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 6/611:30 am
PDX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 5/289:25 pm
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 5/3010:59 pm
PDX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/48:03 pm
MDW
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PDX
1 stop20h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/74:06 pm
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MDW
2 stops27h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$309
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/237:20 am
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/265:42 pm
PDX
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ORD
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Tue 6/239:10 pm
MDW
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PDX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Tue 6/3011:30 pm
PDX
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MDW
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Fri 7/39:30 pm
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 7/710:57 pm
PDX
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ORD
Nonstop3h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Fri 7/35:00 am
MDW
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PDX
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Tue 7/711:30 pm
PDX
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MDW
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7$311
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/129:48 pm
ORD
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PDX
1 stop21h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1610:59 pm
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ORD
Nonstop4h 01m
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Deal found 5/5$313

Find flight deals from Chicago to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated May 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$151
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$305
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Portland flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Salem
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Salem
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

7:05 am-9:39 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Portland

Fri 5/29

11:53 pm-5:58 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$305

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/11

8:25 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Portland

Tue 7/14

7:50 pm-5:45 am

1 stop7h 55m

$315

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

5:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop6h 47m

Portland

Wed 7/1

11:40 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$315

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

7:20 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Portland

Tue 6/23

10:59 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 01m

$316

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

1:30 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Portland

Sun 6/21

11:40 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$316

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

9:00 am-11:38 am

Nonstop4h 38m

Portland

Fri 7/17

10:40 pm-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$316

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/11

5:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Portland

Wed 7/15

11:30 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$320

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

2:18 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Portland

Sat 6/6

5:46 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 34m

$320

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/6

8:25 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Portland

Sat 6/13

8:20 pm-5:10 am

1 stop6h 50m

$325

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/26

5:57 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Portland

Tue 6/30

9:45 am-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$341

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 9, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Salem is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Salem. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Salem flight should consider departing on Saturday 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 Chicago to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 9, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to SA8 are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

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 May 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines from Chicago 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Salem. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Salem?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Chicago to Salem in just under 4h 20m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 1746 mi between Chicago and Salem. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $86. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $90 while deals on Frontier start at $98 one-way.

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

    Consider Alaska Airlines (88%), Hawaiian Airlines (73%) or United Airlines (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Salem.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Salem?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Portland) can be booked for $270 on average, our data indicates $617 when flying from Chicago to Salem.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Salem

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$124Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$189Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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