Tarija to Salta flights
Salta lies 370 km (230 mi) south of Tarija, +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.
| Tarija | Salta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 159,269 | 520,683 |
| Elevation | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Salta) |
| Nearest large airport | TJA, 4 km out | SLA, 9 km out |
Clocks in Salta are 1 h ahead of Tarija right now, so a 1 h 13 min journey lands 2 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Salta
Crossing from Bolivia into Argentina: money changes from the Boliviano to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport | SLA | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,842 ft | 4,088 ft |
| Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport | JUJ | 56 km (35 mi) | 9,698 ft | 3,019 ft |
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Staying in Salta
Our booking partner lists 1,618+ places to stay in Salta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 457 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (239), and 6 are five-star. Across 139 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 57,743 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Salta from Tarija?
370 km (230 mi) in a straight line, south of Tarija.
How long does it take to get from Tarija to Salta 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 Tarija and Salta?
Salta is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/Salta against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Tarija to Salta flights?
Typically Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) to Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA); Salta also has JUJ.
What currency do I need in Salta?
The Peso (ARS).
Where can I stay in Salta?
Our booking partner lists 1,618+ places to stay in Salta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.