What percentage of San Francisco to Taipei flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.4% of flights from San Francisco to Taipei were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes 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 10 minutes, covering a distance of 10,368 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 27 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, flights from San Francisco to Taipei are classified as having frequent good prices. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable fares on this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a popular route for deal seekers.

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San Francisco to Taipei: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

Right now, fares for flights from San Francisco to Taipei are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $1059–$1628, with a median of $1328. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from San Francisco to Taipei.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Taipei takes about 13h 10m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is 31h 6m, compared to 13h 10m for non-stop options.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $429. Other budget-friendly months include August, with a median of $762, and December, where the median fare is $844.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, with only 15.4% of recent fares being direct flights from San Francisco to Taipei. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between San Francisco and Taipei is approximately 10368 km, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Taipei

Regular price: $643 - $1,213

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $643 to $1213. The current lowest deal is $779 with Vietnam Airlines for travel from Mar 3-Mar 17.

now $779

Low $643

High $1,213

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to TPE is March, with a median price of $429. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1627. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $429

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,627

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Taipei

EVA Air

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Taipei

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,045

$927

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,039

$927

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$814

$995

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,058

$922

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

EVA Air

$894

$963

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

EVA Air

$813

$963

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$996 → $858

14%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$1,026 → $911

11%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$895 → $822

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$933 → $889

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 for San Francisco to Taipei are above the typical level, with a median of $1328.

📅 Best time to fly

March is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Taipei, with a median price of $429.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 10m

Direct flights from San Francisco to Taipei typically take 13h 10m, while connecting flights average 31h 6m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 84.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

EVA Air offers direct flights

EVA Air has offered 1 direct deal from San Francisco to Taipei recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from San Francisco to Taipei are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$667

Taipei main airports to arrive at

Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE)

Cheapest

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is a good choice for flights from San Francisco to Taipei.

📍 ~34 km from Taipei city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$684

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).

💸 Flights from ~$836

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Taipei, Taiwan

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$6,462

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Nov 26

Taipei, Taiwan

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$19,445

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Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$4,988

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Nov 25

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,227

China Airlines

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From SFO

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Nov 26

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,227

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From SFO

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Nov 23

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,228

China Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Jan 06

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,272

Turkish Airlines

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From SFO

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Oct 28

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,837

EVA Air

Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 30

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,846

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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 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $1375. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1445, and those 7-13 days out averaging $1811. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance are typically more expensive, with an average price of $1513.

A flight from San Francisco to Taipei is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1059. This threshold represents a price better than 75% of all observed fares across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $1328, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1628.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Taipei include March, with a median price of $429, and August, with a median price of $762. December also shows a relatively lower median price of $844 compared to the annual median of $1328. These prices are based on observations over a 270-day window.

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San Francisco to Taipei: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Taipei

The distance between San Francisco and Taipei is approximately 10368 km, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Taipei

Regular price: $643 - $1,213

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $643 to $1213. The current lowest deal is $779 with Vietnam Airlines for travel from Mar 3-Mar 17.

now $779

Low $643

High $1,213

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to TPE is March, with a median price of $429. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1627. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $429

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,627

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Taipei

EVA Air

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Taipei

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,045

$927

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,039

$927

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$814

$995

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,058

$922

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

EVA Air

$894

$963

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

EVA Air

$813

$963

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$996 → $858

14%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$1,026 → $911

11%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$895 → $822

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$933 → $889

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 for San Francisco to Taipei are above the typical level, with a median of $1328.

📅 Best time to fly

March is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Taipei, with a median price of $429.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 10m

Direct flights from San Francisco to Taipei typically take 13h 10m, while connecting flights average 31h 6m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 84.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

EVA Air offers direct flights

EVA Air has offered 1 direct deal from San Francisco to Taipei recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from San Francisco to Taipei are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$667

Taipei main airports to arrive at

Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE)

Cheapest

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is a good choice for flights from San Francisco to Taipei.

📍 ~34 km from Taipei city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$684

Airports nearby Taipei used as alternative

Kaohsiung International (KHH)

Cheapest

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

Taipei, Taiwan

77% AI deal score

$19,445

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 11

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$4,988

2GO, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 25

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,227

China Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 26

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,227

China Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 23

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,228

China Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 06

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,272

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 28

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,837

EVA Air

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 30

Taipei, Taiwan

76% AI deal score

$5,846

EVA Air

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

March is the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 13h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

EVA Air 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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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

March is the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 13h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

EVA Air 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

Apr 02

Dec 05

Oct 27

Oct 27

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Nov 11

Nov 25

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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?