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$83+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Salem, OR

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SAN — PDX
aug. 21 — aug. 281
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to. 8/28
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Round-trip from

$157
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$83
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$267
From San Diego to Salem
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on august 16, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
on. 10/810:05 amSAN - PDX
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
lø. 10/112:41 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$157
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.
ti. 9/166:15 amSAN - PDX
1 stop4h 56mMultiple Airlines
to. 9/259:30 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
ti. 9/27:01 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop23h 56mSpirit Airlines
ma. 9/812:07 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15$159
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fr. 9/512:04 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
sø. 9/711:23 amPDX - SAN
1 stop24h 25mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
ti. 10/141:34 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop6h 02mMultiple Airlines
lø. 10/187:00 amPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
ti. 9/27:01 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop23h 56mMultiple Airlines
sø. 9/710:27 amPDX - SAN
1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
ti. 10/141:34 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop6h 02mMultiple Airlines
on. 10/157:00 amPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$163
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
on. 8/276:15 amSAN - PDX
1 stop12h 42mSpirit Airlines
ti. 9/27:52 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$164
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fr. 10/106:09 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 41mMultiple Airlines
ma. 10/1312:37 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$165
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fr. 9/1212:04 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
sø. 9/146:05 amPDX - SAN
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$166
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fr. 10/38:22 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 41mMultiple Airlines
sø. 10/58:36 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$167
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fr. 10/176:15 amSAN - PDX
1 stop5h 27mMultiple Airlines
sø. 10/197:00 amPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$168

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Salem that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Salem

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

fr. 10/24

6:15 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 27m

Portland

sø. 10/26

7:42 pm-7:26 am

1 stop11h 44m

$157

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

to. 9/18

6:15 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 56m

Portland

ti. 9/23

7:23 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$158

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

lø. 9/27

1:35 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Portland

sø. 9/28

12:07 pm-7:29 am

1 stop19h 22m

$158

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

ti. 9/16

6:15 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 56m

Portland

to. 9/25

9:30 pm-12:06 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$158

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

lø. 10/11

8:00 am-7:36 pm

1 stop11h 36m

Portland

ma. 10/13

12:37 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$158

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

on. 10/15

8:11 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Portland

on. 10/15

5:38 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$159

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

ti. 9/2

7:01 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop23h 56m

Portland

ma. 9/8

12:07 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$159

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

ti. 9/16

6:15 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 56m

Portland

ti. 9/23

12:07 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$159

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

lø. 9/6

7:47 pm-10:33 am

2 stops14h 46m

Portland

ti. 9/9

12:07 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$159

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

fr. 9/5

12:04 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Portland

sø. 9/7

11:23 am-11:48 am

1 stop24h 25m

$160

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Salem

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

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

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

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Salem?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Salem (average of $277). Flying from San Diego 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 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 august 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Salem as you normally would.

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 August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Salem flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Salem, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,660 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,042 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,211 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 6 outbound flights to Salem per day. 8 airlines have flights to Salem from San Diego on a regular basis.

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

    The San Diego to Salem flight path was viewed by 29 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 Icelandair (87%), Japan Airlines (83%) and Alaska Airlines (80%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Salem is generally $274, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Portland), you can expect to pay $109 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Salem?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Salem (average of $277). Flying from San Diego 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 San Diego to Salem

Discover the top 8 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 august 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$146Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$156Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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