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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Taipei.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Thu, 9 Oct.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines and Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Taipei.$1,113 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,113, select.
Taipei.$1,115 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,115, select.
Taipei.$1,122 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,122, select.
Taipei.$1,122 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,122, select.
Taipei.$1,133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Wed, 19 Nov.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,133, select.
Taipei.$1,133 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov, returning Thu, 4 Dec.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,133, select.
Taipei.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from $1,152
Jun
from $1,267
Jul
from $1,329
Aug
from $1,136
Sep
from $1,113
Oct
from $1,025
Nov
from $1,133
Dec
from $1,155
Jan
from $1,228
Feb
from $1,154
Mar
from $1,155
Apr
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Direct flights from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan

San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Taipei below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.

San Francisco to Taipei: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,025
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time13 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineEVA Air
Average flights per week146

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan is $1,025. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
EVA Air, Thai Airways and Avianca fly direct from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
As of May 2025, there are 146 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport on Thursday, 2 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Taipei is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vietnam Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is 13 hours 40 minutes.

  • Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, making Taipei 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Flights from SFO to TPE start from 00:05 — the earliest with China Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:50 with EVA Air. In total, you can take your pick of 263 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to TPE flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • With direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Taipei (and then other destinations in Taiwan) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:

  • EVA Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • With 74.79% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SFO to TPE flights.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and TPE:

    • Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    • Narita International Airport

    • Haneda Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • $566 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,025. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SFO to TPE.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to TPE.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei

  • From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Taipei based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Taipei is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to TPE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Taiwan

  • You've visited Taipei, now it's time to explore other corners of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its top sights. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without seeing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.

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