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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Taipei

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 4,195. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Taipei.AED 1,516 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 17.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,516, select.
Taipei.AED 1,575 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 9.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Sun, Aug 9, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,575, select.
Taipei.AED 1,608 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,608, select.
Taipei.AED 1,610 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 8.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Mar 8, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,610, select.
Taipei.AED 1,621 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 21.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Oct 21, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,621, select.
Taipei.AED 1,647 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 9.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Tue, Feb 9, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,647, select.
Taipei.AED 1,654 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 26.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Tue, Jan 26, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,654, select.
Taipei.AED 1,818 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 21.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departing from San Francisco International on Tue, Jul 21, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,818, select.
Taipei.AED 1,856 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,856, select.
Taipei.AED 1,857 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 5.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Aug 5, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,857, select.
Taipei.AED 1,857 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 12.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Nov 12, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,857, select.
Taipei.AED 1,861 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 4.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Fri, Sep 4, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,861, select.
Taipei.AED 1,872 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 3.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,872, select.
Taipei.AED 1,908 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 15.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Apr 15, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,908, select.
Taipei.AED 2,027 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 21.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Sun, Mar 21, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,027, select.
Taipei.AED 2,027 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 13.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Jan 13, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,027, select.

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

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 flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from AED 2,043
Jun
from AED 2,378
Jul
from AED 1,811
Aug
from AED 1,569
Sep
from AED 1,510
Oct
from AED 1,615
Nov
from AED 1,602
Dec
from AED 1,865
Jan
from AED 1,648
Feb
from AED 1,641
Mar
from AED 1,603
Apr
from AED 1,900

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Taipei

Alternative San Francisco International to Taipei routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Taipei? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Taipei Sung Shan

4km from central Taipei
Closest
from AED 1,781
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Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan

27km from central Taipei
Cheapest
from AED 1,510
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San Francisco to Taipei: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,516
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time13 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineEVA Air
Average flights per week137

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

There are 2 airports in Taipei: Taipei Sung Shan and Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Francisco International to Taipei is AED 2,989. 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 36 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Taipei.
EVA Air, Thai Airways and Avianca fly direct from San Francisco International to Taipei.
There are 274 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Taipei, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Taipei is usually August.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Taipei is Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan – which is 27.2 km away from the center of Taipei. We've found flights to this airport from AED 2,989.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 36 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 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.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. July is typically the warmest month in Taipei, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 14°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Asiana Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Taipei.

Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taipei: what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei and you'll be traveling for an average of 11 hours 25 minutes.

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • With 49 weekly flights between the two airports, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most popular route. EVA Air operates the earliest flight at 00:10. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from SFO to TPE is with EVA Air at 23:50.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your SFO to Taipei flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.

  • You can book a direct San Francisco International Airport to Taipei ticket. Begin your trip at SFO and land at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

  • Popular airlines that offer direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei include:

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from SFO to Taipei, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

    • Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

    • Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • Located around 18 kilometers from the center of San Francisco, SFO can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:

  • Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taipei

  • AED 1,516 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Taipei flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is AED 2,977. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book 11 months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SFO to Taipei.

  • The best month for landing cheap San Francisco International Airport to Taipei tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to Taipei by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Taipei

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 40 kilometers. It'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the center driving.

  • Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

  • Think about booking a hotel near TPE if you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei. Check in to one of these options and make arrival day easier:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from SFO to Taipei.

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)

  • Central Taipei is located around 6 kilometers from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 15 minutes.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 25 minutes or so.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SFO to Taipei flight:

  • Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TSA can land you a better rate.

Best time to go to Taipei

  • February is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei. To avoid the crowds, head to Taipei in December.

  • Before locking in your San Francisco International Airport to Taipei plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SFO to Taipei around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Taipei

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Taipei right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Taipei:

  • Taipei 101 and Taipei 101 Observatory are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Taipei must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Shilin Night Market.

Explore more of Taiwan

  • You've seen Taipei, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Journey about 129 kilometers southwest to Taichung to check off its leading attractions. From Chenghuangmiao to Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Taiwan, consider Tainan, roughly 257 kilometers southwest of Taipei. Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort are among the biggest draws.

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