Portland to Salem (PDX–SLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EM Empire
C208
5:00 PM
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5:36 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
OTH North Bend 8h 23m EM → EM North Bend (OTH) to Salem flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Salem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 51 mi 0h 26m nonstop

PDX–SLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 51 miles in approximately 0h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–SLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to SLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
OTH ~8h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDX → SLE
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
SLE → PDX
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Salem is 0 hours the same as Portland.
PDX: PDT · SLE: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in Salem.
Distance & Flight Time
51 mi / 82 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

PDX–SLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Salem route.
Route details
Distance51 mi / 82 km
Flight time0h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: SLE
Full nameSalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
IATA / ICAOSLE / KSLE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation214 ft / 65 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to SLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field take about 0h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 51 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PDX to SLE: Empire Airlines Inc..
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Southwest Oregon Regional.
Yes, return flights from SLE to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PDX to SLE

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc..

PDX to SLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to SLE is about 0 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 51 miles (82 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Southwest Oregon Regional. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.