What percentage of San Francisco to Taipei flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 46.6% of flights from San Francisco to Taipei are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that nearly half of the available options offer a non-stop journey between the two cities.

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

A direct flight from San Francisco to Taipei typically takes about 13 hours and 35 minutes. This duration is based on a median of 815 minutes for non-stop journeys. For flights with one stop, the travel time is considerably longer, with a median duration of 18 hours, or 1080 minutes.

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

Yes, historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Taipei have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer deals. Travelers can often find favorable pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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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 classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Taipei, fares typically range from $576 to $1107, with a median price of $928. Current fares are above the typical level, suggesting that now might not be the optimal time to book.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei? You'll find the lowest median fares in February, with prices around $559. November and January also offer more affordable options, both with median fares of $576.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Taipei takes about 24h 55m, including connections. Given that 46.6% of recent fares are non-stop, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest typically involve one connection.

Flights from San Francisco to Taipei cover a substantial distance of 10,368 kilometers. This route is classified as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel time between the two cities. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Taipei

Regular price: $667 - $809

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

The regular price range for this route is between $667 and $809. The current lowest deal is $731 with Air China, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 27.

now $731

Low $667

High $809

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

China Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Taipei

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

United Airlines

$1,038

$916

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$778

$794

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$778

$794

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

United Airlines

$974

$821

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TSA)

All Nippon Airways

$995

$861

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$797

$795

One-way

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

9 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 16

$1,069 → $746

30%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$1,072 → $795

26%

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,050 → $801

24%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$1,071 → $829

23%

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 San Francisco to Taipei are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $559 for flights from SFO to TPE.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 24h 55m

The median flight duration for SFO to TPE is 24 hours and 55 minutes, a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

About 46.6% of recent flights from San Francisco to Taipei are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Airlines offers direct flights

China Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Taipei appear frequently, with many options in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Taipei.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$651

Taipei main airports to arrive at

Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE)

Cheapest

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Taipei from San Francisco.

📍 ~40 km from Taipei city center (reachable by car, bus, or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$652

Airports nearby Taipei used as alternative

Kaohsiung International (KHH)

Cheapest

Kaohsiung International is a major international gateway with an extensive route network outside Taipei.

📍 ~300 km from Taipei (reachable by High-Speed Rail in 90-120 minutes, consider ticket costs).

💸 Flights from ~$818

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Taipei

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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 for a ticket has been observed at approximately $891. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $1281. For those booking 7-13 days in advance, the average price is about $1158 across the trailing quarter.

A flight from San Francisco to Taipei is generally considered a good deal if you find it for $576 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has been $928, while prices in the upper quartile typically reach $1107.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Taipei are February, November, and January. February has shown a median price of $559. Both November and January have also presented attractive prices, with a median of $576. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $928.

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San Francisco to Taipei: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Taipei

Regular price: $667 - $809

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

The regular price range for this route is between $667 and $809. The current lowest deal is $731 with Air China, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 27.

now $731

Low $667

High $809

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

China Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Taipei

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

United Airlines

$1,038

$916

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$778

$794

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$778

$794

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

United Airlines

$974

$821

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TSA)

All Nippon Airways

$995

$861

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$797

$795

One-way

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

9 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 16

$1,069 → $746

30%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$1,072 → $795

26%

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,050 → $801

24%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$1,071 → $829

23%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Taipei