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$179+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Salem, OR

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CMH — PDX
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 27, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Sat 9/52:08 pm
CMH
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PDX
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Tue 9/1510:00 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop10h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/23$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:00 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Tue 9/1511:30 pm
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/23$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:08 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Thu 9/178:25 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/25$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/75:30 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 7/2111:30 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/295:40 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:15 am
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24$394
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/166:07 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/239:19 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop17h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:00 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Tue 8/185:50 am
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/26$396
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:35 pm
CMH
-
PDX
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Tue 8/410:45 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/23$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Thu 8/137:00 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 8/185:00 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Wed 8/55:30 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Thu 8/137:16 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop8h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/22$408

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 May 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$357
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$468
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Salem that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 7/7

5:30 am-9:34 am

1 stop7h 04m

Portland

Tue 7/21

11:30 pm-9:49 am

1 stop7h 19m

$391

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 8/4

1:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Portland

Wed 8/12

11:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 05m

$396

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 8/13

9:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Portland

Tue 8/18

5:50 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$422

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 8/20

4:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Portland

Sat 8/22

10:35 am-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$427

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Wed 8/5

5:30 am-9:34 am

1 stop7h 04m

Portland

Sun 8/9

11:40 pm-9:57 am

1 stop7h 17m

$434

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 7/14

7:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Portland

Thu 7/16

11:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$439

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 8/6

4:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Portland

Wed 8/12

6:45 am-6:40 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$459
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sun 7/26

7:44 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Portland

Fri 7/31

12:33 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 29m

$477

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Fri 6/26

5:20 am-9:33 am

1 stop7h 13m

Portland

Mon 7/6

11:40 pm-9:57 am

1 stop7h 17m

$477

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Fri 6/26

7:31 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 19m

Portland

Sat 7/4

11:40 pm-9:57 am

1 stop7h 17m

$477

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Deals found on 5/23

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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 May 27, 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,420 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,420 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,420 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,420 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,420 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,420 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,420 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

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 7h 04m. 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?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 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 May 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$124Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$263Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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