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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 City2 stops$961
Kaohsiung City
Kaohsiung City1 stop$833
Taichung City
Taichung City1 stop$847
Taipei City
Taipei City2 stops$961
Kaohsiung City
Kaohsiung City1 stop$833
Taichung City
Taichung City1 stop$847

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, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 1:00 pm
SFO
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KHH
28h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 3:15 pm
KHH
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SFO
36h 20m
2 stops
$833Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 30
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5:15 pm - 1:00 pm
SFO
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KHH
28h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 2:20 pm
KHH
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SFO
36h 20m
1 stop
$844Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:40 am
SFO
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RMQ
25h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 2:15 pm
RMQ
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SFO
36h 15m
1 stop
$847Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 am - 12:40 pm
SFO
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KHH
20h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:15 am - 11:15 pm
KHH
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SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$892Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
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 - 11:25 am
RMQ
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SFO
16h 00m
1 stop
$914Cathay Pacific
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
ANA Logo
1:10 am - 3:50 pm
SFO
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TSA
23h 40m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:30 pm - 7:49 pm
TSA
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SFO
21h 19m
2 stops
$964ANA
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
ANA Logo
1:40 am - 3:50 pm
SFO
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TSA
23h 10m
1 stop
ANA Logo
4:50 pm - 10:55 am
TSA
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SFO
33h 05m
1 stop
$966ANA
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
Japan Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 8:50 pm
SFO
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TSA
17h 25m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:05 am
TSA
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SFO
15h 25m
1 stop
$967Japan Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15
Japan Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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TSA
30h 50m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 10:15 am
TSA
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SFO
34h 40m
1 stop
$968Japan Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Dec 6
China Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 6:50 pm
SFO
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TTT
51h 50m
2 stops
China Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:59 pm
TTT
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SFO
30h 44m
2 stops
$1,669China Airlines
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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 5 days was to Taipei City, at $906 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 5 days was $906.

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 in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $886 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Taiwan is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $890.

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $869 on average.

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 July, when tickets cost $500 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,956 and $1,392 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 Wednesday, 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 Thursday and avoiding Sundays 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 seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$507
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 94% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Taichung City

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 $591 one-way - $996 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Taiwan

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