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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Flights from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA depart on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest flight covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 58m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average flight duration 10h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Flights per day 5 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 58m |
First flight 5:05 AM |
Last flight 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$607
Average price
$691
Fastest journey
6 h 46 m
Average duration
11 h 1 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA will cost around $691 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $607.
Of the 4 flights that leave Salem, OR for Seattle, WA onMon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct flights cover the 301 km distance in an average of 11 h 1 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the longest flights will take 13 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$578 Average price | $62 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 21m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $530 (€434) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA costing on average $578 (€473).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Flight takes on average 10h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Salem, OR to Seattle, WA flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:10 PM Salem, OR | 12h42 | 12:52 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Salem, OR | 1h04 | 2:04 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Salem, OR | 1h04 | 3:04 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:36 PM Salem, OR | 14h21 | 4:57 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 PM Salem, OR | 3h57 | 11:39 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:42 PM Salem, OR | 6h46 | 3:28 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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