Salem

$74+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Salem, OR

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SMF — PDX
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Salem are usually found in January or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Salem

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:56 pm
SMF
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/117:30 am
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/512:10 pm
SMF
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Thu 5/78:50 pm
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:35 pm
SMF
-
PDX
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Sat 4/187:05 pm
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$167
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:56 pm
SMF
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 4/127:30 am
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$172
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/88:15 am
SMF
-
PDX
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Sat 4/117:05 pm
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$173
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 4/103:11 pm
SMF
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/135:38 pm
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 4/65:05 am
SMF
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Mon 4/68:55 pm
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:20 am
SMF
-
PDX
2 stops12h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:00 am
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/65:00 pm
SMF
-
PDX
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/86:00 am
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$182
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/233:06 pm
SMF
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/269:54 am
PDX
-
SMF
1 stop24h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$184
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/103:11 pm
SMF
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/175:38 pm
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/88:15 am
SMF
-
PDX
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Sun 4/125:00 am
PDX
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15$188

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated March 17, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$74
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$214
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From Sacramento Intl to Salem
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Salem
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

8:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Portland

Sat 4/18

9:35 am-5:40 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$177

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/5

8:15 pm-1:30 am

1 stop5h 15m

Portland

Fri 4/10

8:50 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$187
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/1

5:50 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Portland

Sun 5/3

5:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$187

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

1:04 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Portland

Sat 4/18

5:45 pm-7:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$197

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/24

6:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

Portland

Sun 4/26

5:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$197

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/15

6:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

Portland

Sun 5/17

5:10 am-10:50 am

2 stops5h 40m

$202

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/10

6:56 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Portland

Mon 4/13

5:32 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$204

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

6:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

Portland

Sun 4/19

5:10 am-10:50 am

2 stops5h 40m

$212

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

5:50 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Portland

Sun 5/31

5:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$242
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$74

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Salem

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salem from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Salem

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Salem. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Salem. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Salem (average of $83). Flying from Sacramento to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $129). 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 SMF to SA8?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 March 17, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Salem is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Salem. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento 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 March 17, 2026.

The most flights from SMF to SA8 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 March 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines from Sacramento 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Salem?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Salem from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Salem should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily outbound flights to Salem from 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Salem flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Salem?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Salem can take about 1h 30m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $162. Sacramento and Salem are separated by a distance of 479 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $53. Alaska Airlines flights start at $74 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $78 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Salem?

    Consider British Airways (96%), Horizon Air (95%) or Alaska Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Salem.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Salem?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $78. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Portland) can be booked for $157 on average, our data indicates $527 when flying from Sacramento to Salem.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Salem?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Salem?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Salem (average of $83). Flying from Sacramento to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $129). 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 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Salem

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$97Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$109Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$111Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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