Salta to Tarija flights
Tarija lies 370 km (230 mi) north of Salta, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Salta | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Bolivia |
| Population | 520,683 | 159,269 |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Salta) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | SLA, 9 km out | TJA, 4 km out |
Clocks in Tarija are 1 h behind Salta right now, so a 1 h 13 min journey lands only 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tarija
Crossing from Argentina into Bolivia: money changes from the Peso to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Airports at each end
Leaving Salta
Salta is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport (JUJ, 56 km).
Arriving in Tarija
Tarija is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (regional) | TJA | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6,079 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tarija from Salta?
370 km (230 mi) in a straight line, north of Salta.
How long does it take to get from Salta to Tarija by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salta and Tarija?
Tarija is 1 h behind at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Argentina/Salta).
Which airports are used for Salta to Tarija flights?
Typically Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA).
What currency do I need in Tarija?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.