San Francisco to Salem (SFO–SLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Salem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
505 mi 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and SLE, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to SLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salem from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field.
Metric SFO→SLE SJC→SLE
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Departure OTP 50% –
San Jose (SJC) to Salem flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Salem.
Distance & Flight Time
505 mi / 812 km
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–SLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Salem route.
Route details
Distance505 mi / 812 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to SLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, PDX, OTH and BOI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SLE to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).