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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buenos Aires to Salta:

• Earliest: departs at 4:40 am and lands at 6:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:01 pm and lands at 10:16 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buenos Aires to Salta:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Buenos Aires to Salta takes 2h 15m, covering 797 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Buenos Aires to Salta range from $96 to $208, with an average of $137 over the past 12 months. Anything below $96 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 61% above the $137 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $137 round-trip, compared to $147 via a layover through Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR).

JetSMART is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aerolineas Argentinas has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Buenos Aires to Salta flights are:

• JetSMART: 88% on time
• Aerolineas Argentinas: 78% on time
• Flybondi: 65% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Buenos Aires to Salta flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Buenos Aires to Salta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $105, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

Salta Martin Miguel de Guemes Intl Airport (SLA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Street Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Rentacar
• Localiza

Flights from Buenos Aires to Salta may depart from several airports in Buenos Aires area, including Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE). Flights usually arrive at Salta Martin Miguel de Guemes Intl (SLA).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Buenos Aires to Salta route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

One-stop flights from Buenos Aires to Salta most commonly connect through:

• Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Neuquen (NQN) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Buenos Aires to Salta. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $123 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $168, a difference of $45.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Buenos Aires and Salta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aerolineas Argentinas
• JetSMART

Flying via Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 9h 45m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) and 25h 33m via Neuquen (NQN).

Among airlines operating Buenos Aires to Salta flights:

• Aerolineas Argentinas: offers free seat selection
• JetSMART: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aerolineas Argentinas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetSMART: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.