Salem

$79+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Salem, OR

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SJC — PDX
Jun 5 — Jun 121
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Salem

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 6, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/210:06 am
SJC
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/49:07 pm
PDX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/4$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/266:55 pm
SJC
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Sat 5/306:25 am
PDX
-
SJC
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$202
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/268:01 pm
SJC
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/611:16 am
PDX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/26:55 pm
SJC
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Wed 6/31:35 pm
PDX
-
SJC
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1$208
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 5/2212:57 pm
SJC
-
PDX
1 stop22h 53m
Frontier
Sat 5/235:31 pm
PDX
-
SJC
1 stop18h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/39:55 am
SJC
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Sun 6/75:30 am
PDX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$212
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 6/46:55 am
SJC
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Tue 6/95:10 am
PDX
-
SJC
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/273:00 pm
SJC
-
PDX
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Sat 5/306:25 am
PDX
-
SJC
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/24:59 pm
SJC
-
PDX
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Thu 6/412:20 pm
PDX
-
SJC
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 5/272:51 pm
SJC
-
PDX
1 stop6h 27m
Delta
Sun 5/3110:52 am
PDX
-
SJC
1 stop6h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 6/46:55 am
SJC
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Sat 6/69:00 am
PDX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$223
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/210:22 am
SJC
-
PDX
1 stop6h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/39:07 pm
PDX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/4$224

Find flight deals from San Jose to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated May 6, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$283
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From San Jose to Salem
One-way flight from San Jose to Salem
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Tue 5/26

7:36 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 03m

Portland

Sat 5/30

12:20 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$202

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Tue 5/26

6:55 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Portland

Sat 5/30

6:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$202

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Tue 6/2

3:00 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Portland

Tue 6/9

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$202
Quickest round-trip

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Sat 5/23

2:53 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Portland

Sat 5/30

5:30 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$207

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Portland

Wed 6/24

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$222

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Thu 5/28

11:41 am-4:23 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Portland

Sat 5/30

1:35 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$243

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Thu 6/4

7:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 55m

Portland

Mon 6/8

4:25 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$259

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Tue 5/26

11:30 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Portland

Sat 6/6

9:07 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$263

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Thu 5/28

9:53 am-4:23 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Portland

Sun 5/31

10:52 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$263

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Tue 6/9

4:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops5h 40m

Portland

Wed 6/10

5:10 am-1:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$268

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 6, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Jose, California to Salem in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Salem. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Jose, California to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from San Jose 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 6, 2026.

The most flights from SJC to SA8 are scheduled on a Monday (7 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 Jose, California 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 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines from San Jose to Salem. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Salem?

    If you book a flight to Salem from San Jose, you will be flying from San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose. There are 5 flights from San Jose to Salem per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Jose, California to Salem flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Salem?

    A quick flight from San Jose, California to Salem can take about 1h 50m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $202. San Jose, California and Salem are separated by a distance of 569 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Salem one-way?

    $44 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $47 and $48, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California 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 San Jose, California to Salem on time: SkyWest Airlines (98%), Horizon Air (96%), Hawaiian Airlines (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Salem?

    While on average a flight from San Jose, California to Salem is generally $424, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $68. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Portland), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 4 airlines flying from San Jose to Salem

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$127Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$146Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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