Salem

$95+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Salem, OR

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SAN — PDX
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Salem
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 8/194:12 pm
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/257:15 am
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$185
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 8/199:37 am
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/223:00 pm
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$188
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 6/57:41 pm
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 6/91:14 pm
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$189
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/176:25 am
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop10h 10m
Frontier
Wed 6/245:20 pm
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$190
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 7/292:03 pm
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/55:16 pm
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 7/215:45 pm
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Tue 8/48:00 am
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/11$195
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 8/199:01 am
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop4h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/195:35 pm
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9$198
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sat 5/302:14 pm
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/27:15 am
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/8$201
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 10/16:55 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/69:00 am
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$203
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 9/228:03 pm
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/2910:34 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop8h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$204

Find flight deals from San Diego to Salem

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Round-trip from

$185
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$257
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From San Diego to Salem
One-way flight from San Diego to Salem
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Price

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San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 7/29

2:50 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Portland

Wed 8/5

8:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$185

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Tue 6/2

4:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Portland

Tue 6/9

5:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$205

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sat 5/30

9:06 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Portland

Tue 6/2

5:39 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop22h 52m

$220

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Thu 7/2

8:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 25m

Portland

Tue 7/7

5:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$245

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sat 8/8

2:19 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Portland

Sat 8/15

5:40 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$289

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sun 5/31

7:00 am-9:46 am

Nonstop2h 46m

Portland

Sun 5/31

2:45 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$289

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 6/17

2:50 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Portland

Wed 6/24

1:15 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$306

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 6/12

7:13 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Portland

Wed 6/17

5:30 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 38m

$310

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 7/17

3:00 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Portland

Sat 7/18

9:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$312

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sat 6/13

4:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Portland

Wed 6/17

5:40 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$347

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Salem

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 May 12, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego 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 20% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Salem. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego 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 May 12, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to SA8 are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Salem?

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 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Salem, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from San Diego to Salem, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Salem per day. 7 airlines have flights to Salem from San Diego on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Salem flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Salem?

    Airlines like Southwest and Alaska Airlines fly from San Diego to Salem in about 2h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 933 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    $57 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $74 and $80, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Salem?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Salem are Japan Airlines (100%), Sun Country Air (100%) and Horizon Air (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Salem?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Salem is generally $287, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Portland), you can expect to pay $185 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Salem?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Salem

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$76Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$140Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$147Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$157Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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