$399 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Taipei City

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$696
Typical prices: $736-$850
ANA, Singapore Airlines
Tue 4/14Wed 4/29
SFO - TPE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$391
Typical prices: $482-$701
China Airlines
Tue 5/5
SFO - TPE • Non-stop
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China Airlines offers spacious 32-inch legroom in economy.
Starlux provides fast Wi-Fi on all aircraft, though reliability varies.
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Cheapest • from $698 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.9 score
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Taipei City (SFO-TPE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Taipei City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Taipei City

Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29
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11:20 pm - 4:05 am
SFO
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TPE
13h 45mnonstop
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9:50 am - 6:30 am
TPE
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SFO
11h 40mnonstop
$696Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 26
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1:05 am - 5:35 am
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TPE
13h 30mnonstop
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11:30 pm - 11:44 pm
TPE
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SFO
15h 14m
1 stop
$697Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 30
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10:50 pm - 9:05 pm
SFO
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TPE
31h 15m
1 stop
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7:45 am - 5:55 pm
TPE
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SFO
25h 10m
1 stop
$698Vietnam Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Apr 20
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11:20 pm - 4:45 am
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TPE
14h 25mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 11:05 am
TPE
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SFO
11h 35mnonstop
$699Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, May 28
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2:00 pm - 6:45 pm
SFO
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TPE
13h 45mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 11:30 am
TPE
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SFO
12h 00mnonstop
$700United Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
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11:20 pm - 4:45 am
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TPE
14h 25mnonstop
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10:10 am - 6:40 am
TPE
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SFO
11h 30mnonstop
$704EVA Air
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, May 3
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11:55 am - 11:15 am
SFO
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TSA
32h 20m
1 stop
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2:20 pm - 9:45 am
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34h 25m
1 stop
$728Japan Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Jun 1
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1:45 am - 12:05 pm
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19h 20m
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4:50 pm - 10:35 am
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32h 45m
1 stop
$734ANA
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, May 7
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11:55 am - 8:50 pm
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17h 55m
1 stop
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2:20 pm - 9:45 am
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34h 25m
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$742Japan Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, May 7
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1:45 am - 12:05 pm
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19h 20m
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1:30 pm - 4:35 pm
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18h 05m
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$750ANA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Taipei City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Taipei City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Taipei City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Taipei City departing in April.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Taipei City flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to Taipei City costs $689 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport (TPE). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Taipei City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Taipei City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Taipei City on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Taipei City. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Taipei City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Taipei City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Taipei City is January, where tickets cost $730 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,676 and $1,177 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Taipei City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Taipei City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Taipei City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Taipei City

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$391
Flight from San Francisco to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Taipei City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Taipei City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Taipei City: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Taipei City 
HannahFlew with EVA Air
SFO
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TPE
Jan 2026
The transfer in KUL was nice because the Malaysian airline staff waited for me at the arrival gate, and escorted me to the next departure gate to BKI. Otherwise, I'd be lost in that huge airport because who knows I had to take a tram to the next departure gate.
JackFlew with EVA Air
SFO
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TPE
Feb 2026
Be sure to have the gate staff check your documents before boarding begins.
JackFlew with EVA Air
SFO
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TPE
Feb 2026
Be sure to have the gate staff check your documents before boarding begins.
MarceloFlew with EVA Air
SFO
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TPE
Nov 2024
EVA is strict with carry on weight. Had to check in my carry on luggage.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Taipei City

  • What seat selection options are available for Japan Airlines flights from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    Japan Airlines offers seat selection options for passengers traveling in First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. Seat selection can be made at the time of booking, or up to 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight from San Francisco to Taipei City. Japan Airlines also offers a seating map that shows where babies and toddlers are sitting on the plane.

  • What services are offered to economy passengers on United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    United Airlines offers a range of services to economy passengers. All economy passengers on United flights from San Francisco to Taipei City receive complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks on flights. For a fee, passengers can also purchase alcoholic beverages and a variety of food options based on the route and duration of the flight. Passengers flying in Economy Plus can also enjoy additional legroom and a greater seat recline for a fee.

  • What class seat options are available on China Airlines flights from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    China Airlines offers several class seat options on its flights from San Francisco to Taipei City, including Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, and First Class. Each class offers different levels of service and amenities, such as increased legroom, more comfortable seats, and enhanced meal options.

  • How do I get from Taiwan's Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to the city center?

    There are various transportation options from TPE to the city center. The Airport MRT (mass rapid transit) is the fastest option, with express trains taking approximately 35 minutes to reach Taipei Main Station. Another option is to take a bus, which involves multiple routes depending on the desired destination and can take between 40 to 90 minutes to reach the city center. Taxis and ride-hailing services are also available, but these options may be more expensive and subject to traffic.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Taipei City was $391 for a one-way ticket and $696 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Taipei City?

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Taipei City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl or Taipei City Sung Shan.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Taipei City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Taipei City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Taipei City from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Taipei City with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Taipei City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Taipei City from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Taipei City

  • For Economy Class passengers traveling on flights from San Francisco to Taipei City, the free checked baggage allowance is two pieces with a maximum weight of 50 lbs each. Premium Economy Class passengers are also allowed two pieces of checked luggage with a maximum weight of 62 lbs each. Business Class and First Class passengers are allowed two or three checked bags, with a maximum weight of 70 lbs per piece.
  • Korean Air allows pets onboard its flights from San Francisco to Taipei City. The airline permits passengers to bring small dogs, cats, and birds on board the cabin as long as they do not weigh more than 15 lbs.
  • Layovers for flights from San Francisco to Taipei City will vary depending on the airline. Some common layovers for this route include Tokyo (HND), Los Angeles (LAX), Seoul (GMP), and Osaka (KIX).
  • Batik Air offers assistance with boarding and deboarding, as well as an on board wheelchair to passengers with reduced mobility on flights from San Francisco to Taipei City. Passengers with reduced mobility are advised to contact the airline beforehand to ensure a smooth travel experience.
  • Cebu Pacific has taken several steps to reduce its carbon emissions on flights from San Francisco to Taipei City. One of the significant steps is incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in its operations, which helps reduce carbon emissions.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Taipei City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Taipei City.
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Direct departures

San Francisco to Taipei City

Monday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Tuesday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Wednesday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Thursday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Friday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Saturday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Sunday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

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Direct returns

Taipei City to San Francisco

Monday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Tuesday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Wednesday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Thursday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Friday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Saturday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

Sunday

China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, +1 more

China Airlines, EVA Air, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Taipei City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Taipei City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Taipei City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.9
STARLUX AirlinesOverall score based on 275 reviews
8.9Boarding
8.8Entertainment
9.2Crew
8.7Food
8.9Comfort
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Excellent. Airline was very clean, staff was excellent, very professional. Economy seats were still large and comfortable. Meals were included and with good options. We were given a blanket and pillow as well as a comfort kit including an eye mask, ear plugs, and tooth brush. Would highly recommend.

10.0 ExcellentAdam, Feb 2026
SEA - TPE
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Excellent. Airline was very clean, staff was excellent, very professional. Economy seats were still large and comfortable. Meals were included and with good options. We were given a blanket and pillow as well as a comfort kit including an eye mask, ear plugs, and tooth brush. Would highly recommend.

Business Class is exceptional, from the lie flat seats to the wide range of food on board. Can’t wait for our next journey with Starlux!

Th tray was dirty when pulled it out. Still oily and food stains can clearly see last trip cleaner did not clean well. The toilet sink water did not drain quickly enough.

Majority of the movie entertainment loaded in the aircraft were quite old.

Crew is very attentive. Another new airbus 350-900 plane. Very modern.

Passengers were confused and freaking out coz the flight information wasn’t showing on the board that was running with all the departing flights. B9 gate was still showing Cathay Pacific bound for HK 15:50 was on until 22:07. STARLUX staff cameater but didn’t let the passengers go in to pre departure area until 22:45 for the 23:30 boarding time

The aircraft is fairly new. The screen is big and it's great to enjoy movies on a long haul flight. However, the food quality , and drink and snack selections, have room for improvement.

Preboarding food selection is an excellent idea. On the other end I did know the choice. People in my area know the choice. It ends with I got my meal till most of them are half way to finish their meal.

Overall it’s good . However the food quality can be improved .

My luggage was forced open and broke the zipper. I received it in a huge STARLUX plastic bag. Unfortunately, I have a round trip ticket but might be my first and last with this airline

It was easy going check in was easy and pretty fast entertainment was up to date on movies and food was ok

Premium Economy seats were more comfortable than other airlines I have recently been on. Great staff. Food was unremarkable.

From checking at the airport to end of flights, attentive and caring personnel, comfortable seating, great food. I plan on using EVA again. Thank you, all.

Very nice, I feel I got good value for the price.

The soft service on EVA was superb from the quick and attentive flight attendants, to the turn down service, and excellent food. This all made my 11 hour flight very comfortable and relaxing.

Amazing one of the best airlines i have ever traveled with. I live with medical issues called psoriatic arthritis and was in pain on the flight. The flight crew made sure I had fresh ice pack ever hour. Going above an beyond with service and care ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Flight attendants were very helpful and nice. Would be nice to board on time.

Overall is good. But Asian movie selection was not great at all. And also more snack food to give out

Certain flight crew member were rude and short with me when I asked questions.

Excess baggage fees are outrageous ($250 per bag). Flight crew and planes are nice.

Well, we upgraded and on a 14 hour flight not sure how we would tolerate it otherwise. The upgrades are ridiculously expensive and even with empty seats even in first class it was difficult to upgrade. Probably won’t fly China Air again due to this. The attendants tho were much better than the airlines in the states and there attentiveness and care for your comfort far exceeds other airlines in the states.

Flight attendants. Food, entertainment and most of all, be on time.

We are glad to have used China Airlines for our trip. Continue the good service! Thank you!

The flat bed full lying position is not comfortable at all, this could be improved, it is at an awkward position which i dont have the same issues with other airlines business class.

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

Overall was a lovely experience. The crew were kind and courteous throughout the entire flight.

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

Better organization of boarding procedures. Terrible leadership guiding people to gates.

They need to improve on how the plane lands cause it was not smooth at all.

I am thankful that I was able to fly using Asiana

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

It was great, but my bag was not loaded onto the connecting flight. I'm currently getting it resolved. If this isn't a problem, everything else was excellent.

The plane hasnt left im stuck in seatle still my flight has been grounded for almost 5 hours

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

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