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$84+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PDX
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/35:35 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Tue 3/106:30 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/64:59 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Tue 3/105:45 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/186:00 am
SBA
-
PDX
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Sat 2/216:00 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/144:50 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop6h 03m
Delta
Thu 3/265:02 pm
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/64:59 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Wed 3/117:05 am
PDX
-
SBA
2 stops9h 04m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$182
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/257:21 am
SBA
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/288:30 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop5h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/2412:40 pm
SBA
-
PDX
2 stops8h 15m
Delta
Fri 2/275:30 am
PDX
-
SBA
2 stops10h 44m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/264:59 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Thu 3/55:45 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/194:50 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Wed 3/255:02 pm
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/276:35 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Mon 3/25:50 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/192:20 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop4h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 2/233:50 pm
PDX
-
SBA
2 stops8h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$196

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Salem that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

4:50 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Portland

Sat 4/18

5:45 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 14m

$167

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

4:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Portland

Tue 3/10

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$167

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

3:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Portland

Tue 3/10

6:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$172

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Portland

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$178

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/16

4:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Portland

Wed 3/25

5:02 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$179

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

7:21 am-9:48 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Portland

Sat 2/28

8:30 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$187

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

7:21 am-9:48 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Portland

Wed 3/4

5:36 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$187

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Portland

Sun 2/22

5:25 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 25m

$187

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/17

4:53 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Portland

Sun 4/19

5:45 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 14m

$187

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

5:45 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Portland

Thu 3/26

5:02 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$191

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salem

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Salem. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Salem?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salem (average of $53). Flying from Santa Barbara to Salem in November is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 SBA to SA8?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara 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 January 28, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Salem

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara 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 January 28, 2026.

The most flights from SBA to SA8 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara 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 January 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Santa Barbara to Salem by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,829 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,206 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salem. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salem from Santa Barbara; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Salem per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Santa Barbara airport to Salem. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to Salem flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Barbara to Salem.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Salem?

    For as low as $167, Delta can have you in Salem from Santa Barbara in 6h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 784 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $93 and $98, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Salem on time: Alaska Airlines (96%), Horizon Air (96%), Hawaiian Airlines (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Salem?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Salem? While on average our users pay $215, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $79. The most popular route (Santa Barbara - Portland), is priced around $167.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Salem?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salem (average of $53). Flying from Santa Barbara to Salem in November is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 5 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Salem

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$88Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$177Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$197Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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