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$79+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — PDX
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Salem are usually found in February or September, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$162
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$79
(CheapOair)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$344
From Kansas City to Salem
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:28 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop17h 28mFrontier
Sun 11/93:26 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$162
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:01 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Mon 9/156:05 amPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$165
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/33:01 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Sun 10/1912:43 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/33:01 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Sun 10/56:05 amPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/82:55 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2012:43 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$174
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:02 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop18h 36mFrontier
Tue 10/1412:43 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop27h 12mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$176
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:55 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/23:26 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:55 pmMCI - PDX
Nonstop3h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/156:05 amPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$181
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/82:55 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1312:44 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:28 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop17h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/18:36 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$186
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/153:01 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2010:30 amPDX - MCI
Nonstop3h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$187
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/154:55 pmMCI - PDX
Nonstop3h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/186:05 amPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$191

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Salem that are best for you.

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Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Thu 11/6

8:28 pm-11:56 am

1 stop17h 28m

Portland

Sun 11/9

3:26 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$162

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Thu 9/11

3:01 pm-12:12 am

1 stop11h 11m

Portland

Mon 9/15

6:05 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$165

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

3:01 pm-12:12 am

1 stop11h 11m

Portland

Sun 10/19

12:43 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$169

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

3:01 pm-12:12 am

1 stop11h 11m

Portland

Sun 10/5

6:05 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$173

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Wed 10/8

2:55 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Portland

Mon 10/20

12:43 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$174

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Fri 10/31

8:28 pm-11:56 am

1 stop17h 28m

Portland

Sun 11/2

3:26 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$174

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Wed 10/8

7:02 pm-11:38 am

1 stop18h 36m

Portland

Tue 10/14

12:43 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 12m

$176

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Wed 10/29

2:55 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Portland

Sun 11/2

3:26 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$180

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Wed 10/22

5:57 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

Portland

Mon 10/27

12:43 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$181

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Wed 9/10

4:55 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Portland

Mon 9/15

6:05 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$181

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Salem

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Salem

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Salem. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to Salem is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Salem?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Kansas City to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $369). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 August 18, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Salem, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Salem. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Salem flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Kansas City to Salem have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,664 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Salem. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Salem?

    For a flight from Kansas City to Salem, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Salem per day. 8 airlines have flights to Salem from Kansas City on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Kansas City to Salem flight route?

    Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from Kansas City to Salem.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Salem?

    For as low as $162, Frontier can have you in Salem from Kansas City in 17h 28m. The distance between Kansas City and Salem is about 1477 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to Salem?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kansas City to Salem on time: Alaska Airlines (92%), Horizon Air (92%), Hawaiian Airlines (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Salem?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $84. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Portland) can be booked for $166 on average our data indicates $214 when flying from Kansas City to Salem.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Salem?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Salem?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Kansas City to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $369). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Kansas City to Salem

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$168Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$207Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$234Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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