What percentage of San Francisco to Taipei flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 46.6% of flights from San Francisco to Taipei were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a substantial portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to Taipei?

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Francisco to Taipei is approximately 13 hours and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 18 hours. This route covers a distance of 10368 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Taipei?

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Taipei have been observed with frequent regularity. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable deals on this route. The consistent availability of competitive pricing makes it a route where diligent searching can often yield good value.

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San Francisco to Taipei: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

Right now, only 4% of recent fares from San Francisco to Taipei are considered a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Taipei, current fares are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $576–$1107 and a median of $928.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Taipei takes about 24h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 10368 km.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei? The most affordable months to fly are February, with a median fare of $559, followed by November and January, both with median fares of $576.

For flights from San Francisco to Taipei, 46.6% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest typically connect once.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Taipei

Regular price: $621 - $745

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Taipei are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $621 to $745. The current lowest deal is $666 with Air China, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 20.

now $666

Low $621

High $745

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to TPE is February, with a median price of $559. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1362. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $559

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,362

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Taipei

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Taipei

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Asiana Airlines

$728

$725

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$960

$789

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Air China

$722

$684

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Asiana Airlines

$724

$709

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Asiana Airlines

$722

$748

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Eastern Airlines

$722

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$964 → $746

23%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$964 → $746

23%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$989 → $792

20%

13 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 15

$935 → $746

20%

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San Francisco - Taipei route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to TPE are above the typical level of $928.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February, November, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 24h 55m

The median flight time for SFO to TPE is 24 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights make up 46.6% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jett8 Airlines Cargo offers direct flights

Jett8 Airlines Cargo provides direct flight options for the San Francisco to Taipei route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Taipei are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure point for flights to Taipei.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$785

Taipei main airports to arrive at

Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE)

Cheapest

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is a primary gateway to Taipei from San Francisco.

📍 ~34 km from Taipei (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$712

Airports nearby Taipei used as alternative

Kaohsiung International (KHH)

Cheapest

Kaohsiung International is a major international gateway and a highly accessible alternative to Taipei.

📍 ~290 km from Taipei (reachable by High-Speed Rail in 90-120 minutes).

💸 Flights from ~$739

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Oct 27

Taipei, Taiwan

92% AI deal score

$5,777

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Oct 24

Taipei, Taiwan

91% AI deal score

$5,564

$3,667

Save $1,897

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From SFO

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Oct 27

Taipei, Taiwan

91% AI deal score

$5,643

$3,667

Save $1,976

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 25

Taipei, Taiwan

91% AI deal score

$5,576

$3,667

Save $1,909

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 29

Taipei, Taiwan

91% AI deal score

$5,650

$3,667

Save $1,983

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 24

Taipei, Taiwan

91% AI deal score

$5,618

$3,715

Save $1,903

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 25

Taipei, Taiwan

91% AI deal score

$5,609

$3,715

Save $1,894

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 01

Taipei, Taiwan

90% AI deal score

$5,056

$3,698

Save $1,358

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 03

Taipei, Taiwan

90% AI deal score

$5,242

$3,789

Save $1,453

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 03

Taipei, Taiwan

90% AI deal score

$5,540

$3,916

Save $1,624

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Sep 13

Taipei, Taiwan

83% AI deal score

$6,683

$5,078

Save $1,605

China Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Sep 11

Taipei, Taiwan

83% AI deal score

$6,595

$5,078

Save $1,517

China Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Taipei

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Taipei is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $891. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $1281. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows a slightly higher average price of $1019.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Francisco to Taipei is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $576. The median price for this route historically stands at $928. Prices exceeding $1107 are typically in the more expensive range. By comparing offers to the $576 threshold, travelers can identify favorable deals.

Historically, the cheapest months for flights from San Francisco to Taipei include February, with a median price of $559, and both November and January, each showing a median price of $576. These months offer prices significantly lower than the annual median of $928 for this route. Travelers looking for more economical options should consider these periods.

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San Francisco to Taipei: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

A typical journey from San Francisco to Taipei takes about 24h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 10368 km.

For flights from San Francisco to Taipei, 46.6% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest typically connect once.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Taipei

Regular price: $621 - $745

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Taipei are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $621 to $745. The current lowest deal is $666 with Air China, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 20.

now $666

Low $621

High $745

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei

February

Cheapest

Flights from $559

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,362

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Taipei

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Taipei

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Asiana Airlines

$728

$725

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$960

$789

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Air China

$722

$684

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Asiana Airlines

$724

$709

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Asiana Airlines

$722

$748

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Eastern Airlines

$722

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$964 → $746

23%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$964 → $746

23%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$989 → $792

20%

13 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 15

$935 → $746

20%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Taipei

San Francisco - Taipei route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to TPE are above the typical level of $928.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February, November, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 24h 55m

The median flight time for SFO to TPE is 24 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights make up 46.6% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jett8 Airlines Cargo offers direct flights

Jett8 Airlines Cargo provides direct flight options for the San Francisco to Taipei route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Taipei are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure point for flights to Taipei.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$785

Taipei main airports to arrive at

Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE)

Cheapest

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is a primary gateway to Taipei from San Francisco.

📍 ~34 km from Taipei (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$712

Airports nearby Taipei used as alternative

Kaohsiung International (KHH)

Cheapest

Kaohsiung International is a major international gateway and a highly accessible alternative to Taipei.

Taipei, Taiwan

83% AI deal score

$6,595

$5,078

Save $1,517

China Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Taipei

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Taipei

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Taipei

San Francisco to Taipei: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Taipei

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei

Direct flights from San Francisco to Taipei

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Taipei

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Taipei

San Francisco - Taipei route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Median flight time is 24h 55m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Jett8 Airlines Cargo offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Taipei main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Taipei used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Taipei

Best Elite deals to Taipei

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Oct 24

Oct 27

Oct 25

Oct 29

Oct 24

Oct 25

Nov 01

Nov 03

Oct 03

Sep 13

Sep 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Taipei

When should I buy San Francisco to Taipei tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Taipei flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Taipei?

What percentage of San Francisco to Taipei flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to Taipei?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Taipei?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Taipei from other cities

San Francisco to Taipei: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Taipei

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei

Direct flights from San Francisco to Taipei

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Taipei

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Taipei

San Francisco - Taipei route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Median flight time is 24h 55m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Jett8 Airlines Cargo offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Taipei main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Taipei used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Taipei

Best Elite deals to Taipei

Oct 27

Oct 24

Oct 27

Oct 25

Oct 29

Oct 24

Oct 25

Nov 01

Nov 03

Oct 03

Sep 13

Sep 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Taipei

When should I buy San Francisco to Taipei tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Taipei flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Taipei?