What percentage of San Francisco to Taipei flights are direct?

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

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Taipei has a median duration of 13 hours and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 18 hours. The total distance covered on this route is 10,368 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Taipei are frequent. This route consistently shows opportunities for travelers to find competitive deals. The availability of favorable pricing has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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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: $614 - $735

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Taipei is between $614 and $735. The current lowest deal is $660 with Air China, for travel from November 11 to November 24.

now $660

Low $614

High $735

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$947

$788

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$926

$801

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$932

$802

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

United Airlines

$945

$813

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$880

$802

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$865

$788

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$985 → $801

19%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$985 → $804

18%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$960 → $784

18%

18 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 21

$919 → $745

19%

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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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $559

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from SFO to TPE are February, November, and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 24h 55m

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Taipei is 24 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

46.6% of recent flights are direct

Nearly half of recent flights from SFO to TPE are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China has a deal for $660

Air China recently offered a deal for $660 from San Francisco to Taipei.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Taipei appear frequently, with 4% considered good prices.

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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Nov 29

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Nov 29

Taipei, Taiwan

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$5,137

$3,750

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Taipei, Taiwan

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$5,053

$3,750

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Nov 28

Taipei, Taiwan

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$5,121

$3,750

Save $1,371

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From SFO

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Nov 26

Taipei, Taiwan

90% AI deal score

$5,044

$3,795

Save $1,249

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From SFO

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Nov 15

Taipei, Taiwan

89% AI deal score

$4,892

$3,766

Save $1,126

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From SFO

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Nov 24

Taipei, Taiwan

89% AI deal score

$5,008

$3,789

Save $1,219

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Taipei, Taiwan

89% AI deal score

$4,897

$3,794

Save $1,103

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Taipei, Taiwan

89% AI deal score

$4,897

$3,804

Save $1,093

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Nov 10

Taipei, Taiwan

89% AI deal score

$4,859

$3,805

Save $1,054

Air Canada, +1

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Taipei, Taiwan

89% AI deal score

$4,863

$3,805

Save $1,058

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From SFO

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Nov 14

Taipei, Taiwan

89% AI deal score

$4,872

$3,814

Save $1,058

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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. For those booking 7-13 days in advance, the average price was $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 in the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $928, while prices around $1107 or higher fall into the more expensive range.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Taipei include February, November, and January. In February, the median price was $559. Both November and January also showed competitive median prices of $576. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $928.

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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: $614 - $735

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Taipei is between $614 and $735. The current lowest deal is $660 with Air China, for travel from November 11 to November 24.

now $660

Low $614

High $735

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$947

$788

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$926

$801

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$932

$802

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

United Airlines

$945

$813

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$880

$802

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Taipei

San Francisco (SFO) - Taipei (TPE)

China Airlines

$865

$788

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$985 → $801

19%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$985 → $804

18%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$960 → $784

18%

18 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 21

$919 → $745

19%

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $559

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from SFO to TPE are February, November, and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 24h 55m

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Taipei is 24 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

46.6% of recent flights are direct

Nearly half of recent flights from SFO to TPE are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China has a deal for $660

Air China recently offered a deal for $660 from San Francisco to Taipei.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Taipei appear frequently, with 4% considered good prices.

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

89% AI deal score

$4,872

$3,814

Save $1,058

Air Canada, +1

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 prices as low as $559

Flights typically take 24h 55m

46.6% of recent flights are direct

Air China has a deal for $660

Deals appear frequently 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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Nov 29

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Nov 28

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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?

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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 prices as low as $559

Flights typically take 24h 55m

46.6% of recent flights are direct

Air China has a deal for $660

Deals appear frequently 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

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 26

Nov 28

Nov 26

Nov 15

Nov 24

Nov 17

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 12

Nov 14

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?