International route
Cheap flights from Taipei to San Francisco
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 6,456 miles, 12h 15m nonstop.
TPE to SFO 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
- 12h 15mnonstop, 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 Friday
- Time difference
- 15h behindSan Francisco vs Taipei
Taipei to San Francisco
Round trips from $472
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
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 Taipei to San Francisco
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?
TaipeiSan 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 TPE to SFO 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 $472; September 2026 is the most expensive at $654 and up, a difference of $182 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday 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.
- San Francisco is 15 hours behind Taipei. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Taipei to San FranciscoTaipei to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Taipei to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Taipei (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 12h 15m 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 TPE to SFO?
Alaska Airlines, EVA Air and China Airlines operate nonstop flights from Taipei (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO), 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 Taipei to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Taipei (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $472 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Taipei to San Francisco 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 Taipei and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Taipei. TPE is on Asia/Taipei time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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