San Salvador de Jujuy to Arequipa flights
Arequipa lies 1,084 km (673 mi) north-west of San Salvador de Jujuy, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 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 Salvador de Jujuy | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Peru |
| Population | 257,970 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 1,217 m (3,993 ft) | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Jujuy) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | JUJ, 30 km out | AQP, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 4600 | 02174–16300 |
Clocks in Arequipa are 2 h behind San Salvador de Jujuy right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands only 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arequipa
Crossing from Argentina into Peru: money changes from the Peso to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Salvador de Jujuy
San Salvador de Jujuy is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport (JUJ), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,698 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA, 76 km).
Arriving in Arequipa
Arequipa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,777 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,777 ft | 8,405 ft |
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Staying in Arequipa
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa. Of the 344 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (241), and 6 are five-star. Across 129 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 59,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Arequipa from San Salvador de Jujuy?
1,084 km (673 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Salvador de Jujuy.
How long does it take to get from San Salvador de Jujuy to Arequipa by air?
About 2 h 8 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 Salvador de Jujuy and Arequipa?
Arequipa is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Argentina/Jujuy).
Which airports are used for San Salvador de Jujuy to Arequipa flights?
Typically Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport (JUJ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP).
What currency do I need in Arequipa?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Arequipa?
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.