HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Salem

$99+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — PDX
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Santa Ana to Salem with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salem are usually found in January or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Salem

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/307:00 amSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 amPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:15 amSNA - PDX
1 stop24h 41mFrontier
Mon 12/159:31 amPDX - SNA
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:44 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop4h 19mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/21:51 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop6h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$281
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop17h 08mFrontier
Thu 1/112:47 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop22h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:44 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop20h 04mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/48:02 pmPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:55 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Sat 1/35:30 amPDX - SNA
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/7$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:10 pmSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 38mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/28:02 pmPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 amSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/317:00 amPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$312
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:34 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop15h 00mFrontier
Sun 12/1412:51 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop23h 51mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 amSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/38:02 pmPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$327
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:53 amSNA - PDX
1 stop23h 50mFrontier
Sun 1/412:47 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop22h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$328

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Ana to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$337
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Portland flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Portland flights.
Search Deals
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salem
Search Deals
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salem
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Salem that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Ana

Fly to

Salem

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

12:00 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Portland

Sat 1/17

9:40 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$192

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Portland

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-9:26 am

Nonstop2h 26m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

5:03 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Portland

Tue 1/13

7:10 am-2:34 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

7:00 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Portland

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-9:26 am

Nonstop2h 26m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

7:50 pm-12:31 am

1 stop4h 41m

Portland

Sun 1/18

7:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$207

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/5

11:15 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Portland

Sun 2/8

5:30 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 49m

$207

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

9:51 am-8:59 pm

2 stops11h 08m

Portland

Mon 1/12

5:30 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 53m

$212

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

6:45 am-9:31 am

Nonstop2h 46m

Portland

Sun 3/1

2:50 pm-5:19 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$217

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

6:45 am-2:35 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Portland

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$247

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/13

6:45 am-9:31 am

Nonstop2h 46m

Portland

Mon 2/16

5:56 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$262

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/7

Showing 1-10 of 21 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Salem

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salem from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Salem

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Salem. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana, California 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 Santa Ana, California to Salem?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Salem (average of $38). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Salem in November is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 SNA to SA8?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 December 8, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Ana, California to Salem in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to Salem?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Salem. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana, California to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 December 8, 2025.

The most flights from SNA to SA8 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 December 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Santa Ana 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
11,419 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,419 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,419 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,419 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,419 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,168 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,419 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,085 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,419 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

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

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Ana to Salem. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salem from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty; the airport handles an average of 9 outbound flights to Salem per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Santa Ana airport to Salem. It is only a 4.8 mi journey to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) from Santa Ana’s city center.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana, California to Salem flight route?

    This flight path from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salem was viewed by 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Salem?

    For as low as $197, Southwest can have you in Salem from Santa Ana, California in 2h 44m. There are 860 mi between Santa Ana, California and Salem. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $38 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $56 and United Airlines from $86 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana, California to Salem?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana, California to Salem are Icelandair (97%), American Airlines (93%) and Alaska Airlines (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Salem?

    While on average a flight from Santa Ana, California to Salem is generally $428, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $113. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Portland), you can expect to pay $141 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Salem?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Salem?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Salem (average of $38). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Salem in November is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Santa Ana to Salem

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Portland flights
San Francisco to Portland flights
Ontario to Portland flights
Los Angeles to Boise flights
Santa Ana to Portland flights
San Diego to Portland flights
Sacramento to Portland flights
San Jose to Portland flights
Burbank to Portland flights
Oakland to Portland flights
Las Vegas to Portland flights
Los Angeles to Redmond flights
Santa Ana to Boise flights
San Francisco to Redmond flights
Burbank to Boise flights
San Francisco to Boise flights
San Diego to Boise flights
San Francisco to Eugene flights
Ontario to Boise flights
Los Angeles to Eugene flights
Fresno to Portland flights
Palm Springs to Portland flights
San Diego to Eugene flights
San Jose to Eugene flights
San Jose to Boise flights
Oakland to Eugene flights
Burbank to Eugene flights
Reno to Portland flights
Medford to Portland flights
Las Vegas to Boise flights
Burbank to Redmond flights
Los Angeles to Medford flights
Ontario to Eugene flights
San Diego to Redmond flights
Oakland to Boise flights
San Diego to Medford flights
Santa Barbara to Portland flights
San Luis Obispo to Portland flights
Sacramento to Eugene flights
Santa Ana to Eugene flights
Santa Rosa to Portland flights
Long Beach to Portland flights
Fresno to Boise flights
Monterey to Portland flights
Las Vegas to Eugene flights
Ontario to Redmond flights
Sacramento to Boise flights
Santa Barbara to Redmond flights
Burbank to Medford flights
Palm Springs to Eugene flights

Top 9 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Salem

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$30Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$97Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$168Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$187Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$267Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.