San Diego to Salem flights
Salem lies 1,451 km (901 mi) north of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Diego | Salem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 175,535 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SAN, 3 km out | PDX, 80 km out |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 97301–97317 |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Diego
San Diego is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,401 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 27 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 47 km).
Arriving in Salem
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Salem from San Diego?
1,451 km (901 mi) in a straight line, north of San Diego.
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Salem by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Salem?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Diego to Salem flights?
Typically San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX); Salem also has SLE, EUG.
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.