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$86+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — PDX
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Salem are usually found in February or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$207
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$308
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 September 17, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/165:57 pmMCI - PDX
Nonstop3h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/2110:59 amPDX - MCI
Nonstop3h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:38 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop17h 10mFrontier
Mon 10/2012:43 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 10mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$208
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:57 pmMCI - PDX
Nonstop3h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/252:30 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop7h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/157:02 pmMCI - PDX
2 stops15h 21mFrontier
Thu 10/2312:43 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 10mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:57 pmMCI - PDX
Nonstop3h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/271:38 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop8h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:57 pmMCI - PDX
Nonstop3h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/211:25 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop8h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$215
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/98:38 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop17h 10mFrontier
Mon 10/2012:43 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 10mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/143:42 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Wed 10/225:00 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 9/16$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:28 pmMCI - PDX
2 stops14h 50mFrontier
Sun 11/93:26 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:28 pmMCI - PDX
1 stop18h 28mFrontier
Thu 11/612:52 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop28h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/146:00 amMCI - PDX
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/215:00 amPDX - MCI
2 stops8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/245:57 pmMCI - PDX
Nonstop3h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/271:38 pmPDX - MCI
1 stop8h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$224

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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 September 17, 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

Sat 11/8

4:49 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Portland

Mon 11/10

10:30 am-3:54 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

$207

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Sat 10/18

5:45 am-9:03 am

1 stop5h 18m

Portland

Tue 10/21

9:58 am-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$217

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

3:42 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Portland

Tue 10/21

5:00 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$217

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Wed 11/5

4:49 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Portland

Sun 11/9

1:35 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$217

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Wed 10/15

6:53 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 37m

Portland

Fri 10/17

12:40 am-10:08 am

1 stop7h 28m

$217

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Sat 11/8

5:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Portland

Sat 11/8

5:00 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$217

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

3:42 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Portland

Fri 10/17

12:40 am-10:08 am

1 stop7h 28m

$217

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-9:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

Portland

Tue 10/21

5:00 am-3:56 pm

2 stops8h 56m

$222

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Sat 10/18

5:57 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

Portland

Thu 10/23

10:59 am-4:22 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

$227

Kansas CityPortland

MCI - PDX

MCIPDX

Kansas City

Fri 10/24

6:15 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Portland

Wed 10/29

6:20 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$227

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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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to Salem is 43 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 $368). 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 September 17, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Salem. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to SA8 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 September 17, 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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,729 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 2 outbound flights 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, 4 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 $207, Alaska Airlines can have you in Salem from Kansas City in 3h 58m. The distance between Kansas City and Salem is about 1477 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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: Horizon Air (100%), Alaska Airlines (97%), Hawaiian Airlines (97%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $92. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Portland) can be booked for $197 on average, our data indicates $260 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.

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    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 $368). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$185Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$207Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$215Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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