Salem

$143+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PDX
Jul 28 — Aug 41
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Salem

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 28, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/123:22 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Tue 8/185:56 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop22h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Mon 8/103:22 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop28h 09m
Frontier
Thu 8/1312:20 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop23h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 8/143:22 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Tue 8/255:56 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop22h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Fri 8/218:27 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop23h 44m
Frontier
Thu 8/2712:20 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop28h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$301
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Mon 8/103:22 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop28h 09m
Frontier
Tue 8/185:56 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop22h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$307
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Mon 9/78:27 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop23h 44m
Frontier
Thu 9/103:22 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Mon 8/173:15 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 8/225:00 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/26$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 7/287:58 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 8/55:18 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/26$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Tue 12/17:05 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Sat 12/51:45 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Deal found 6/23$369

Find flight deals from Columbus to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated June 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$260
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$143
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$506
From Columbus to Salem
One-way flight from Columbus to Salem
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Salem that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 8/18

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Portland

Sat 8/22

12:45 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$369

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 9/15

5:08 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Portland

Tue 9/22

7:00 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$369

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 8/4

1:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Portland

Tue 8/18

11:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$372

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Wed 8/12

4:05 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Portland

Tue 8/18

11:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop8h 40m

$372

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 8/4

1:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Portland

Mon 8/10

11:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop8h 40m

$385

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Mon 8/10

1:43 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Portland

Fri 8/14

12:35 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 27m

$386
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Mon 8/17

7:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Portland

Fri 8/21

12:35 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 27m

$386

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sat 8/1

3:10 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Portland

Thu 8/6

11:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 05m

$419

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 8/11

1:43 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Portland

Sat 8/15

12:35 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 27m

$423

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 7/14

5:25 am-9:45 am

1 stop7h 20m

Portland

Tue 7/21

11:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

$423

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Deals found on 6/26

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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 June 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Salem, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus to Salem?

    Departing from Columbus to Salem will take you 8h. Airlines will cover a distance of 2027 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus 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 $75. United Airlines flights start at $114 while deals on American Airlines start at $134 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 6 airlines flying from Columbus to Salem

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 June 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$263Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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