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

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Salem to Portland
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 51 mi 0h 36m nonstop

SLE–PDX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. and AMF lead the route. The flight covers 51 miles in approximately 0h 36m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLE–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 CN1 0h36 – – –
AMF AMF 1 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
CN1 Cessna 172 – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AMF + EM (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLE to PDX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SLE → PDX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
PDX → SLE
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Portland from Salem

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric SLE→PDX EUG→PDX RDM→PDX
Distance from SLE – 55 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 5
Weekly flights 5 40 26
Flight time 0h 36m 0h 38m 0h 44m
Eugene (EUG) to Portland flights · Redmond (RDM) to Portland flights · North Bend (OTH) to Portland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SLE with service to Portland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Salem, it's 6:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
51 mi / 82 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 36m.
Facts

SLE–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salem to Portland route.
Route details
Distance51 mi / 82 km
Flight time0h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out
Origin: SLE
Full nameSalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
IATA / ICAOSLE / KSLE
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation214 ft / 65 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLE to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field to Portland International Airport take approximately 0h 36m. The route covers 51 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: AMF and Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from SLE to PDX.
Nearby alternatives include EUG, RDM and OTH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SLE to PDX

Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from AMF and Empire Airlines Inc.. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SLE to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLE to PDX ranges from 0 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 51 miles (82 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Redmond (RDM) and North Bend (OTH).