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$170+ 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PDX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
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 18, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/56:43 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop25h 03m
Frontier
Tue 6/95:20 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop19h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 10/145:20 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 10/143:36 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop10h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/75:30 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 7/1411:41 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/164:00 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop10h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 6/2310:59 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/41:35 pm
CMH
-
PDX
2 stops11h 20m
Southwest
Wed 8/121:25 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/97:51 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 6/2310:59 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$402
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:47 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Tue 7/75:16 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop19h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/165:35 pm
CMH
-
PDX
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Tue 6/3010:40 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop11h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/286:00 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 8/310:57 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Thu 8/205:40 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Tue 8/2511:30 pm
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/95:30 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop9h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 6/1611:40 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16$417

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 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$383
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Salem that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 9/1

9:10 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Portland

Thu 9/3

6:05 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$413

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sat 9/12

12:50 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Portland

Sat 9/19

6:50 am-6:35 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$431

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Tue 7/14

12:30 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Portland

Mon 7/20

11:15 pm-9:46 am

1 stop7h 31m

$436
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Wed 7/8

7:44 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Portland

Sat 7/18

12:33 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 29m

$436

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 9/3

7:35 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Portland

Tue 9/8

11:30 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$441

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sat 7/25

3:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Portland

Wed 7/29

7:50 am-12:25 am

1 stop13h 35m

$447

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sat 8/8

4:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Portland

Thu 8/13

6:05 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$454

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Fri 10/23

8:00 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

Portland

Mon 10/26

5:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$454

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Wed 6/10

5:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Portland

Wed 6/24

11:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

$464

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Fri 6/26

5:20 am-9:33 am

1 stop7h 13m

Portland

Sat 7/4

11:40 pm-9:57 am

1 stop7h 17m

$477

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Deals found on 5/18

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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 18, 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
12,378 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
12,378 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,378 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,378 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
8,447 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,378 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
9,737 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,378 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
11,648 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,378 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Salem?

    Departing from Columbus to Salem will take you 6h 25m. 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.

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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 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$124Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$263Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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