International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Taipei
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). 6,456 miles, 13h 20m nonstop.
SFO to TPE at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,456 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- ASBRCI3 airlinesAlaska, EVA Air, China
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 15h aheadTaipei vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Taipei
Round trips from $470
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Taipei
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 15 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, ORD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, SLC, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- FJFiji AirwaysoneworldConnecting via NAN · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLUA3 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Alaska, EVA Air and China all fly SFO to TPE nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $470; September 2026 is the most expensive at $658 and up, a difference of $188 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Taipei is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 15 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Francisco to TaipeiSan Francisco to Taipei: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Taipei?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Taipei (TPE) takes about 13h 20m gate to gate, covering 6,456 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to TPE?
Alaska Airlines, EVA Air and China Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Taipei (TPE), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and YVR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Taipei?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Taipei (TPE), starting at $470 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Taipei flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Taipei?
Taipei is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and TPE on Asia/Taipei time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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