Private charter · SLE → KS10
Salem to Chelan
251 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Salem to Chelan, door to door faster.
Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field in Salem to Lake Chelan Airport in Chelan, 251 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 251 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 25 min
- Driving
- 5½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Salem
Airports in Salem
SLE
Commercial airportSalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
Salem · KSLE
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,811 ft
KMMV
Regional airportMcMinnville Municipal Airport
McMinnville
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,420 ft
KUAO
Regional airportAurora State Airport
Aurora
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
K7S5
Regional airportIndependence State Airport
Independence
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,002 ft
K4S9
Regional airportPortland Mulino Airport
Portland-Mulino
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,425 ft
Arriving Chelan
Airports in Chelan
KS10
Regional airportLake Chelan Airport
Chelan
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,506 ft
KS97
Regional airportAnderson Field
Brewster
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Chelan
Chelan sits at the southern end of Lake Chelan, a narrow glacial lake that stretches roughly 50 miles into the North Cascades and is one of the deepest lakes in the country. Once known mainly for apple orchards, the area has become eastern Washington’s favorite summer playground, with lakeside resorts, vacation homes, marinas and a fast-growing wine region on the slopes above the water. Tourism, real estate, construction and agriculture drive the local economy, and the population swells every summer.
- 01
Lady of the Lake to Stehekin
Passenger boats run uplake from Chelan to Stehekin, a remote community reachable only by boat, floatplane or on foot, with hiking, a bakery and Rainbow Falls nearby.
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Lake Chelan wineries
Wineries and tasting rooms line the slopes around Chelan and Manson, many with patios overlooking the lake and the mountains beyond.
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Lake Chelan State Park
On the lake’s south shore west of town, the park offers swimming beaches, boat launches, lawns and campsites with mountain views.
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Riverwalk Park
A paved loop trail follows both banks of the Chelan River through downtown, linking shady lawns, public docks and views up the lake.
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Slidewaters
This hillside water park above the lake has been a summer favorite for families for decades, with slides, a wave pool and lake views.
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Manson
On the lake’s north shore, this small town is surrounded by orchards and vineyards and offers waterfront parks, a marina and its own cluster of tasting rooms.
Questions
Salem to Chelan flights
How long is a private flight from Salem to Chelan?
About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 251 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Salem to Chelan use?
You can depart from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV), or Aurora State Airport (KUAO) and arrive at Lake Chelan Airport (KS10) or Anderson Field (KS97). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Salem to Chelan cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Salem and Chelan?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Chelan back to Salem are priced the same way.
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Chelan to Salem
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