About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cataratas Del Iguazu (IGR) to Salta (SLA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Iguazu Falls to Salta. While takeoff offers brief river views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the Lerma Valley, surrounding foothills, and the city of Salta itself are far more visually rewarding than the dense forest visible during climb-out.
What can I see during takeoff from Cataratas Del Iguazu in Iguazu Falls?
During takeoff from Cataratas Del Iguazu (IGR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Paraná River and the immediate landscape surrounding Iguazu Falls airport as you climb westward. The river's distinctive curves and the subtropical forest canopy are visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Paraná River (flowing north-south), Iguazu Falls themselves (if visible at low altitude during climb), subtropical Atlantic Forest canopy, nearby town of Puerto Iguazú.
What can I see when landing at Salta in Salta?
When landing at Salta (SLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Lerma Valley and the approach into Salta from the east. As you descend toward Salta airport, the left side reveals the valley floor, surrounding hills, and the city itself nestled in the basin. Notable sights include: Lerma Valley (broad valley floor), Serranías del Hornocal foothills (eastern approach), Río Arenales (valley river), city of Salta in the basin.
How long is the flight from Iguazu Falls to Salta?
The flight from Cataratas Del Iguazu (IGR) to Salta (SLA) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Iguazu Falls to Salta flight path pass over?
The flight path heads west-northwest from Iguazu Falls across Misiones Province, transitioning from subtropical Atlantic Forest into more open terrain. Around the midpoint, you'll cross into Corrientes Province and then into the transition zone between the Mesopotamia region and the foothills of the Andes. The landscape gradually shifts from dense forest to more open agricultural land and low hills as you approach Salta Province. The Río Paraná and its tributaries are visible early in the flight; by midpoint, smaller river systems and agricultural valleys dominate. No major mountain ranges are crossed on this route—the terrain is relatively gentle until the final descent into the Lerma Valley near Salta.