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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $145. United Airlines flights start at $145 while deals on American Airlines start at $168 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salem ranges from 0.7 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salem when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salem, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus to Salem?

When booking a flight from Columbus to Salem, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Delta or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to Salem as you normally would.

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Salem

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

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,214 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,214 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,214 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,141 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,214 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,698 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,214 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,462 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,214 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,232 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,214 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Salem one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $145. United Airlines flights start at $145 while deals on American Airlines start at $168 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Salem

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$240	Average$495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$302	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$329	Average$455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$336	Average$489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Salem

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

Related info for your journey

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Salem?

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Columbus to Salem

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Salem by adding a car rental and/or hotel reservation to your travel itinerary.

Search flights from Columbus to Salem by cabin class

Find flights from Columbus to Salem, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Columbus and Salem flights

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