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

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51 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 22m ago
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EM Empire
C208
5:00 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
BOI Boise ~4h 9m → ASBA Boise (BOI) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Salem to Portland
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 51 mi 0h 36m nonstop

SLE–PDX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 51 miles in approximately 0h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SLE Routes PDX Routes SLE Live Flights PDX Live Flights PDX Delays
All flights from Portland (PDX) Portland to Salem flights
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 C208 0h36 – – –
AMF AMF 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
C208 Cessna 208 Caravan – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AMF + EM (5 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
6
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLE to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
BOI ~4h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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
SLE → PDX
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
44%
Return
PDX → SLE
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
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 5 7
Weekly flights 6 27 35
Flight time 0h 36m 0h 30m 0h 35m
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: PDT · PDX: PDT

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 gate to gate.
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 flights6 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SLE
Full nameSalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
IATA / ICAOSLE / KSLE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation214 ft / 65 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 about 0h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 51 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SLE to PDX: Empire Airlines Inc., and others.
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.
Yes, return flights from PDX to SLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EUG, RDM and OTH. 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.

Flights from SLE to PDX

Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SLE to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLE to PDX is about 0 hours 36 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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Redmond (RDM) and North Bend (OTH).