Flights to Salem
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Salem is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Portland International Airport (PDX), 80 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 4 km), Eugene Airport (EUG, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland International Airport | PDX | 80 km (50 mi) | 11,000 ft | 31 ft |
| Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (regional) | SLE | 4 km (2 mi) | 5,811 ft | 214 ft |
| Eugene Airport (regional) | EUG | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,009 ft | 374 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,000 ft, PDX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 31 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Salem
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem to Los Angeles | United States | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Salem to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Salem to San Diego | United States | 1,451 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Salem to Calgary | Canada | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Salem to Edmonton | Canada | 1,180 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Salem to San Jose | United States | 851 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Salem to San Francisco | United States | 799 km (496 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Salem to Seattle | United States | 301 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Salem to Vancouver | Canada | 479 km (298 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Salem to Las Vegas | United States | 1,180 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Salem to Surrey | Canada | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Salem to Fresno | United States | 951 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Salem to Sacramento | United States | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Salem to Long Beach | United States | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Salem to Oakland | United States | 796 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Salem to Bakersfield | United States | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Salem to Anaheim | United States | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Salem to Riverside | United States | 1,314 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Salem to Santa Ana | United States | 1,321 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Salem to Stockton | United States | 790 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Salem to Victoria | Canada | 389 km (242 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Salem to Henderson | United States | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Salem to Shanghai | China | 9,334 km (5,800 mi) | about 12 h 43 min |
| Salem to Beijing | China | 8,873 km (5,514 mi) | about 12 h 8 min |
| Salem to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,058 km (6,250 mi) | about 13 h 39 min |
| Salem to Tianjin | China | 8,899 km (5,529 mi) | about 12 h 10 min |
| Salem to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,329 km (7,039 mi) | about 15 h 16 min |
| Salem to Xi’an | China | 9,771 km (6,071 mi) | about 13 h 17 min |
| Salem to Moscow | Russia | 8,672 km (5,389 mi) | about 11 h 52 min |
| Salem to Seoul | South Korea | 8,471 km (5,263 mi) | about 11 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Salem?
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the closest large airport at 80 km (50 mi). The others, SLE, EUG, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PDX from Salem city centre?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Salem on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.