The distance between Salta and Iguazú Falls is around 1,132km (703 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Salta to Iguazú Falls by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Iguazú Falls → Salta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Salta (SLA) to Iguazu (IGR).
Aerolíneas Argentinas
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Resistencia and then to Puerto Iguazú.
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There are several options for getting from Salta to Iguazú Falls by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,185 ($25) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 23,305 ($185).
The distance between Salta and Iguazú Falls is around 1,132km (703 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 997km (620 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Salta and Iguazú Falls by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salta to Iguazú Falls is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ARS 23,305 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Salta and Iguazú Falls, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,185 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Salta and Iguazú Falls. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Iguazu (IGR). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salta and Iguazú Falls. It typically takes around 23h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salta to Iguazú Falls. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Resistencia and Puerto Iguazú. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 10m.
El Norte Bis, Rio Uruguay, Andesmar, La Veloz Del Norte, Tramat, Flecha Bus, Brown SRL, El Rapido Internacional, Fono Bus and Chevallier run regular bus services between Salta and Iguazú Falls. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Salta and Iguazú Falls. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and arrive at Iguazu (IGR). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Salta and Iguazú Falls with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Aerolíneas Argentinas and Jetsmart fly between Salta and Iguazú Falls. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and and arrive into Iguazu (IGR). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Salta to Iguazú Falls typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and and arrive into Iguazu (IGR).
The closest major airport to Iguazú Falls is Posadas Airport (PSS) (PSS) which is approximately 242km (150 miles) from Iguazú Falls. Formosa International Airport (FMA) (FMA) and Camba Punta Airport (CNQ) (CNQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salta and Iguazú Falls. The distance is around 1,424km (885 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salta to Iguazú Falls is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ARS 23,305 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 10m | ARS 23,305($185) | on demand | 1,132km (703 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 23h 10m | ARS 3,185($25) | once daily | 1,568km (975 miles) |
Bus via Tucuman | 1 day 3h | ARS 14,645($115) | once daily | 1,769km (1,099 miles) |
Drive | 19h 35m | ARS 19,610($155) | on demand | 1,424km (885 miles) |
El Norte Bis
Rio Uruguay
Andesmar
La Veloz Del Norte
Tramat
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Chile
Azul
The following major airports near Iguazú Falls offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.