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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Taiwan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Taipei City
Taipei City1 stop$754
Kaohsiung City
Kaohsiung City1 stop$937
Taichung City
Taichung City1 stop$950
Taipei City
Taipei City1 stop$754
Kaohsiung City
Kaohsiung City1 stop$937
Taichung City
Taichung City1 stop$950

Book Cheap San Francisco to Taiwan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Taiwan 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Taiwan

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 26
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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TPE
19h 35m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 3:00 pm
TPE
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SFO
17h 05m
1 stop
$754Asiana Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 11
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 5:35 am
SFO
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TPE
13h 30mnonstop
China Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 7:55 pm
TPE
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SFO
11h 25mnonstop
$755China Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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TPE
19h 35m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 3:20 pm
TPE
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SFO
17h 55m
1 stop
$756Asiana Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 19
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 5:35 am
SFO
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TPE
13h 30mnonstop
China Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 7:55 pm
TPE
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SFO
11h 25mnonstop
$768China Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Sep 10
ANA Logo
1:40 am - 12:05 pm
SFO
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TSA
19h 25m
1 stop
ANA Logo
4:50 pm - 4:30 pm
TSA
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SFO
14h 40m
1 stop
$882ANA
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
ANA Logo
1:45 am - 3:50 pm
SFO
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TSA
23h 05m
1 stop
ANA Logo
4:50 pm - 4:35 pm
TSA
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SFO
14h 45m
1 stop
$889ANA
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 10:10 am
SFO
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KHH
18h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:10 pm - 10:40 pm
KHH
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SFO
18h 30m
1 stop
$937Cathay Pacific
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Oct 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 am - 9:35 am
SFO
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RMQ
17h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 am - 10:55 am
RMQ
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SFO
15h 30m
1 stop
$950Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24
United Airlines Logo
7:56 pm - 9:00 pm
SFO
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KHH
34h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 10:35 am
KHH
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SFO
15h 40m
1 stop
$1,182United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24
United Airlines Logo
7:56 pm - 9:00 pm
SFO
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KHH
34h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 6:28 pm
KHH
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SFO
23h 33m
2 stops
$1,192United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Taiwan flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Taiwan flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to Taiwan from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Taipei City, at $707 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport (TPE), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $707.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Taiwan?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Taiwan depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Taiwan is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $851 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Taiwan is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $896.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Taiwan?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $925, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Taiwan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Taiwan, 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 Taiwan is January, when tickets cost $727 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,676 and $1,169 respectively.

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

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

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

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

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 Taiwan, 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 Taiwan, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$428
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 53% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport

Flights from San Francisco to Taiwan: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Taiwan 
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 - booking Taiwan flights

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Taiwan?

    Yes, you will find nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Taiwan (TPE) offered by United Airlines, EVA Air, Delta, and China Airlines. The fastest flight from SFO to Taiwan takes around 13h 30min on EVA Air. However, most of these airlines only have flights on certain days; United Airlines offers at least one daily nonstop flight to Taiwan.

  • Which Taiwan airport should I fly into from San Francisco?

    Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the main international airport serving flights from SFO. You will find nonstop, one-stop, and two-stop flights to TPE from SFO. TPE is about 25 miles from Taipei City, and other cities it serves include Taoyuan, New Taipei, and Hsinchu. Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) is the other airport receiving international flights from SFO. Most flights to KHH have two or three layovers en route. Cities served by KHH are Kaohsiung and Pingtung.

  • Can I get rental cars from airports in Taiwan?

    Yes, you can get rental cars from all major international airports in Taiwan. These include both self-drive and chauffeur-driven rental vehicles. At TPE, the rental car stations at Terminal 1 and 2 host Avis Taiwan, Carplus Auto Leasing, Hotai Leasing, and Ching Bing Auto Leasing. Hotai Leasing is the only company with a counter at TSA, and at KHH, you’ll find Chailease Auto Rental, Heyuen Car-rent, and Carplus Auto Leasing car rental counters.

  • Is public transportation available from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to the city center?

    Yes, you will find bus and train connections from TPE to various destinations, including downtown Taipei. There are bus stations at both terminals and frequent service available from the airport to Taipei, Taichung, Taoyuan, Banqiao, Zhongli, and Changhua. You can also take the train downtown. The express train takes around 38min to get to downtown Taipei, and the commuter train takes about 45min.

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

    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 Taiwan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Taiwan 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 Taiwan?

    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 from San Francisco to Taiwan with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from San Francisco to Taiwan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Taiwan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Taipei City $471 one-way - $794 round-trip
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four terminals, and flights to Taiwan are serviced at the International Terminal. Walkways connect all terminals, but SFO also offers an Air Train and shuttle buses to get you from the airport’s parking garages and BART station to the International Terminal.
  • Flights into Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) from SFO usually include at least a single layover en route, either at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), and most are provided by Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines.
  • If you don’t enjoy flight food, you can grab a bite at SFO before your ultra-long-haul flight to Taiwan. The airport has several lounges, both airside and landside, where you can get a premium meal before your flight. You’ll also find food concessions all around the airport and a food court serving everything from fast food to baked goods and coffee.
  • Should you want to unwind before your 14-hour flight to Taiwan, you can relax at the spa, yoga room, or airport lounges at SFO. The yoga rooms are at Terminal 2 and 3, and sessions come with complimentary yoga mats. The United Club and Air France-KLM lounges are in the International Terminal, and you can access these lounges with day passes.
  • US citizens visiting Taiwan don’t need a visa for stays less than 90 days. However, you’ll be required to present a valid passport that should remain valid throughout your stay, in addition to a return or onward air ticket.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Taiwan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Taiwan? 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 296 reviews
9.2Crew
9.0Boarding
8.7Food
8.9Comfort
8.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

I liked everything but I flew business class and StarLux booked another passenger and a one year old , in business class The child cried 80 percent of the flight, the flight was a long 13 hour flight. I’m 75 and I have 10 grand children, I love kids But with that said it still made it not and enjoyable flight. Ask your great flight attendance what they think of the situation, they had to deal with. Let me know what they said Respectfully, Al Eaddy

2.0 MediocreAlbert, Apr 2026
TPE - SFO
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I liked everything but I flew business class and StarLux booked another passenger and a one year old , in business class The child cried 80 percent of the flight, the flight was a long 13 hour flight. I’m 75 and I have 10 grand children, I love kids But with that said it still made it not and enjoyable flight. Ask your great flight attendance what they think of the situation, they had to deal with. Let me know what they said Respectfully, Al Eaddy

Everything is smooth. Very good. Except flight arrived SFO 30min late.

more new movies and the blockbuster movies that everyone likes

Great airline. Kind staff, before m, during, and after the flight. They Directed you the whole way. Even when I arrived at my transfer destination, flight attendants guided passengers on which direction to go. I would definitely fly STARLUX again.

Got dinner and breakfast! They had mahjong game in entertainment system. Current movies. Loved the slippers, sleeping mask packet. Great experience for a long flight

Leg room was great. Friendly crew. Food is great. Crew always kept the toilet clean.

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!

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.

The flight from SEA to Taipei was on a Boeing 787-10. Economy seats were unacceptably cramped and the seats themselves were old and lacking cushion. I'm only 5'3" and couldn't cross my legs as my knees were up against the seat in front of me! I could not get WiFi to work most of the time on both flights and crew were invisible except to serve meals. The onboard entertainment also did not work reliably and was very hard to hear through the provided earbuds. The Asian vegetarian meals were interesting. I hope they can provide a fully vegan option though these meals seemed to be already. I appreciate their providing these meals options for vegans. I don't think I'll fly a 787-10 if I can help it. It was the definition of a sardine can in Economy.

My luggage was lost and didnt arrive in manila yesterday. And until now im still waiting for the confirmation if my luggage is teady for pick up in terminal 1

We travelled with a toddler and was allowed extra time to board first which was very helpful!

I always preferred EVA air every time I visit Philippines. It’s just this time that I have to be very early to make sure that I don’t miss my flight due to TSA problem. There’s only one choice of food serve which you use to have 2 on our flight from Taiwan to Philippines . Otherwise I will still use EVA air in my future flight.

EVA canceled me out of the return flight from Manila to Spokane so we had to rebook and repay. Very unprofessional!! Still have not returned home!!

Service was great. Flight schedule was on time. Staffs are friendly.

Overall was good but it would be good if the airline is providing snack such as sandwich or instant noodle between meals for LA to Taipei

Organized boarding process, superb food, lovely crew, even arrived early!

Amazing customer service. BUT!! It would be nice if the flight attendants SMILE a little more, I know they are doing their job, but it is importantly to smile back and be warm to passengers. Nobody is trying to hit on them, it’s just being polite. So, please Taiwanese flight attendants: SMILE MORE WHEN YOU INTERACT WITH PAYING CUSTOMERS

More new and classic movies in English. Boarding was a bit chaotic. Nore, clearer information during boarding to customers.

Everything was fine except the seats were quite compressed and hard for the 12 hour flight

The crew was very professional and friendly. Although there was a water leak from panel above, the crew was trying to mitigate the consequence. We are happy with its service and the value offered. We will definitely take China Airlines again.

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.

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

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Customer service and attention to details. The food was good.

Felt like the oldest plane in Asiana Fleet. Screen was 5-6in only and no charging at all. Movie selection wasn't great.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

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.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

the entire flight felt off. The crew seemed uninterested and disengaged. The food service was really bad - overcooked, bland, weird food service. They actually woke us up to serve chicken wraps in the middle of the night, after dinner and before breakfast. Made no sense. Ultimately, I was glad they did though, because the breakfast had been held for so long it was inedible. Eggs, potatoes, sausage - all disgusting. We were asked to "honor" the lavatories for premium customers and stay in our own cabin: this was also strange. So people in economy didn't pay enough to use the closest toilet to them??? It's a toilet. All in all, not the experience I have come to expect from United Airlines. The return flight from Paris to SFO was better, btw.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

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.

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