How to get from Mendoza to Salta
There are 3 ways to get from Mendoza to Salta: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 45 min). By bus it's about 19 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 943 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 45 min | 943 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas |
Bus | 19 h 45 minestimated | 1.226 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 14 h 25 minestimated | 1.226 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Mendoza y Salta dura aproximadamente 1 h 45 min (943 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 19 h 45 min. En auto son unos 1.226 km por ruta, cerca de 14 h 25 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Mendoza to Salta?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 45 min, by bus ~19 h 45 min and by car ~14 h 25 min.
Are there flights from Mendoza to Salta?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Mendoza–Salta route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 45 min and covers about 943 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Mendoza to Salta?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 45 min vs ~19 h 45 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Mendoza to Salta?
It's about 1.226 km by road, roughly 14 h 25 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Mendoza and Salta?
In a straight line it's about 943 km between Mendoza and Salta.
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