San Miguel de Tucumán to La Serena flights
La Serena lies 683 km (425 mi) south-west of San Miguel de Tucumán, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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.
| San Miguel de Tucumán | La Serena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 548,866 | 154,521 |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,444 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Tucuman) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | TUC, 11 km out | LSC, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 4000 | 1700000 |
What changes when you arrive in La Serena
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Miguel de Tucumán
San Miguel de Tucumán is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (RHD, 80 km).
Arriving in La Serena
La Serena is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Florida Airport (LSC), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,358 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Florida Airport (regional) | LSC | 5 km (3 mi) | 6,358 ft | 481 ft |
Book a flight to La Serena
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in La Serena
Live rooms and prices for La Serena are in the search below.
Book a hotel in La Serena
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is La Serena from San Miguel de Tucumán?
683 km (425 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San Miguel de Tucumán.
How long does it take to get from San Miguel de Tucumán to La Serena by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Miguel de Tucumán and La Serena?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Miguel de Tucumán to La Serena flights?
Typically Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) to La Florida Airport (LSC).
What currency do I need in La Serena?
The Peso (CLP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.