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 Cheap Flights to Salta (SLA)

On the Cheapfaremart cheap airfares to Salta are inclusive of service provided the base fare, the fuel surcharge and the taxes levied by airports and airlines. The prices may vary concerning the time of the journey as they are based on a dynamic model. In any case, Cheapfaremart will not be held accountable for discrepancies in the airfares to Salta.

Salta, Argentina: Overview

Nicknamed Salta la Linda (“Salta the beautiful”), Salta is the capital and most populous city of its namesake province in Argentina. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Valle de Lerma Metropolitan Area. Presence of several historical colonial architectures, incredible natural landscapes, and pleasant weather, makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Salta experiences a subtropical highland climate (Cwb, according to the Köppen climate classification), and it is characterized by pleasant weather year-round.

Aerolineas, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Air Canada, United Airlines, and Aeromexico operate connecting flights to Salta. No carriers operate nonstop flights to the city as of now.

Airport in Salta

Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport

Airport Code: SLA

Location: The airport is 7 km (4.3 mi) southwest of the center of Salta

Popular Operating Carriers: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Andes Líneas Aéreas, Austral Líneas Aéreas, Boliviana de Aviación

Interesting Facts: It handles most of the flight operations in Northern Argentina

Airlines Choices from USA

  • Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR): Aerolineas Argentinas is the flag carrier airline of Argentina. Hub airports are Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini International Airport (SLA).

  • LATAM Airlines (LA): LATAM is the largest carrier of Latin America region. The airline has is hub at Santiago, Chile. The airline has its subsidiaries in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru. So, while operating a connecting flight, its connection could be in any of these countries, or the hub countries of the partner airlines.

  • Avianca: Avianca (IATA Code: AV) is the flag carrier airline of Colombia. El Dorado International Airport and San Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (Avianca El Salvador) are its hub airports.

  • Aeromexico (AM): Aeroméxico is an airline based in Mexico. Primary hub: Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Secondary hubs: Guadalajara International Airport (GDL); Monterrey International Airport (MTY).

  • Air Canada (AC): Air Canada is the flag carrier as well as the largest airline of Canada. The airline has its hub at Calgary, Montréal–Trudeau, Toronto–Pearson, and Vancouver. The airline may partner with Aerolíneas Argentinas.

Note: Take note of the hub airports of carrier, which serve as the transfer or stopover airport for a connecting flight.

What is the Best time to Visit Salta?

This place stands out to be one of the greatest tourist destinations known for pleasant weathers. The temperature remains temperate throughout the year with the ideal weather between February 20th to May 20th or October 1st to October 21st. If you visit Salta in February, you can have a view of the Argentina’s most intriguing Carnival festival. Even if you visit in the summers, i.e., December, you will find yourself a part of Fiesta de Nuestra Senora del Valle which is celebrated two weeks after Easter on December 8.

Top Attractions in Salta

Salta has been one of the must-see locations in Argentina. With vast spread vineyards and mountainous regions, accompanied by rugged natural landscapes and valleys, this place is gifted with so many picturesque sites and the gift of nature. Couple of places to visit from them includes

Salina Grandes Salt Flats

This large flat land of salts was previously adorned with lakes which dried up with the passage of time, leaving only the salt behind. This salt flats are at a very high altitude and gives a strange feeling that one has to see them after an uphill drive between the reddish-brown rocks.

Cathedral Basilica de Salta

One of the most authentic sites of the city stands on the Cathedral, which has been in the city since 1882. The Cathedral contains the ashes of its freedom fighter named General Martin Miguel. The cathedral is open for service on Sunday mornings and regular visiting from Monday to Saturday in mornings and evenings.

Cabildo and Museo Historico Del Norte

This place is an old colonial government building which is also a recognized museum of the city. The place is beautifully decorated with floral plants in the central building. You can find a wide range of paintings, sculptures, designs, ancient artifacts and even cars at this place.

Mercado Municipal San Miguel

If you want to try something local, you can visit this market that is lined with stalls of fruits, vegetables, cheeses, souvenirs, local eateries, and an aura that you won’t want to shake off.

Adventures in Salta

Other than antique beauty, a touch of European architecture on the streets and great wine availability, Salta still has a lot to offer to its visitor. You should try a couple of activities amongst the one stated below.

Fill your cravings with some tasty Empanadas

When we say, Empanadas originated here; we can say that you will get the most authentic and scrumptious empanadas in the entire South America. Salta also shelters the famous El Patio de la Empanada, where a large number of stalls are set up, each offering their own different style.

Cable Car in San Bernardo Hill

For all the city dwellers and lovers, they can embrace the entire city from the cable car that takes you up to San Bernardo Hill. On the top, there is a small market and some souvenir shops. This ride will give you one of the most impressive view of the entire city in just a couple of minutes.

Tren a las Nubes

This term can be broken into ‘Train to the clouds’ which is pretty much what the ride is all about. The train takes off in the morning from the Salta Central station and goes up to Quebrada del Toro which is in fact so high, that the train passes through clouds. Well, don’t give up on the dream to pass through clouds, you just got the Polar Express to be on Cloud 9, literally and figuratively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How far is Salta, Argentina by plane?

Answer: The approximate distance and flight time between Salta, Argentina and some popular US cities are as follows:

Departure City

Flight Distance

Flight Time

Time Difference

New York

4,543 miles (7311 km)

09 hours 35 minutes

SLA is 1 hour ahead

Atlanta

4,211 miles (6776 km)

08 hours 55 minutes

SLA is 1 hour ahead

Philadelphia

4,496 miles (7235 km)

09 hours 29 minutes

SLA is 1 hour ahead

Dallas Fort/Worth

4,483 miles (7214 km)

09 hours 28 minutes

SLA is 2 hours ahead

Miami

3,619 miles (5825 km)

07 hours 44 minute

SLA is 1 hour ahead

Las Vegas

5,299 miles (8527 km)

11 hours 06 minutes

SLA is 4 hours ahead

Question:  What airlines have nonstop flights to Salta from the USA?

Answer: No airlines

Question: Which airline has the cheapest air ticket to Salta?

Answer: LATAM Airlines, Aerolíneas Argentinas

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