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Best Taiwan Flight Deals from San Francisco

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Taipei City
Taipei City1 stop$641
Kaohsiung City
Kaohsiung City1 stop$751
Taichung City
Taichung City1 stop$965
Taipei City
Taipei City1 stop$641
Kaohsiung City
Kaohsiung City1 stop$751
Taichung City
Taichung City1 stop$965

Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Taiwan (SFO-TW0)

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Taiwan

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Taiwan.
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China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 2:25 pmSFO-TPE
35h 25m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
6:40 pm - 9:05 amTPE-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
$641China Eastern
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 21
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 2:25 pmSFO-TPE
35h 25m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
3:30 pm - 9:05 amTPE-SFO
32h 35m1 stop
$647China Eastern
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Mon, May 12 - Sun, May 18
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:40 pmSFO-TPE
38h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
6:40 pm - 9:05 amTPE-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
$650China Eastern
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Thu, May 15 - Sun, May 18
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 6:45 pmSFO-TPE
13h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 6:25 amTPE-SFO
11h 35mnonstop
$741United Airlines
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Sun, May 11 - Thu, May 15
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 9:25 amSFO-TPE
33h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 6:25 amTPE-SFO
11h 35mnonstop
$755United Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Thu, May 15
STARLUX Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 4:50 amSFO-TPE
13h 00mnonstop
STARLUX Airlines Logo
12:05 am - 8:30 pmTPE-SFO
11h 25mnonstop
$784STARLUX Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Sep 15
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 5:35 amSFO-TPE
13h 30mnonstop
China Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 7:55 pmTPE-SFO
11h 25mnonstop
$793China Airlines
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Sun, May 11 - Tue, May 20
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 5:35 amSFO-TPE
13h 30mnonstop
China Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 7:55 pmTPE-SFO
11h 25mnonstop
$802China Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Thu, May 29
EVA Air Logo
12:30 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-TPE
13h 40mnonstop
EVA Air Logo
10:15 am - 6:45 amTPE-SFO
11h 30mnonstop
$856EVA Air
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Tue, May 13 - Thu, May 15
STARLUX Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 5:25 amSFO-TPE
13h 35mnonstop
STARLUX Airlines Logo
12:05 am - 8:30 pmTPE-SFO
11h 25mnonstop
$858STARLUX Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Sat, May 17
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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Taiwan.

The cheapest ticket to Taiwan from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Taipei City, at $696 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 $696.

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 $1,527, 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 October, when tickets cost $801 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,574 and $1,334 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 Monday, 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 Taiwan. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday 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 19 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$355
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 40% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 47% 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 
MFlew with EVA AirSFO-TPENov 2024
Ask for directions to Eva Air gate in intnl terminal.
MarceloFlew with EVA AirSFO-TPENov 2024
EVA is strict with carry on weight. Had to check in my carry on luggage.
CherrylynFlew with China AirlinesSFO-TPEAug 2024
Make sure you communicate with your original departure before you fly.
Verified travelerFlew with EVA AirSFO-TPEJan 2024
If you are flying economy be prepared for long lines and waiting at the airport

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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Taiwan is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $479 on average. Morning departures are around 94% more expensive than evening flights, 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 $1,025.

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 $462 one-way - $799 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.

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.
9.1
STARLUX AirlinesOverall score based on 161 reviews
9.0Comfort
9.0Boarding
8.9Food
9.3Crew
9.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Very pleasant overall, although the movie selection could have been better.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025TPE - SFO
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Very pleasant overall, although the movie selection could have been better.

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety.

I usually have ear problems when planes land. But the landing was so smooth I didn’t even notice it landing! The service was excellent!

the aircraft was fine and new. The crews can have better training. Their operations are not as smooth as EVA's. They are VERY stingy with drinking water. Throughout the entire flight, no one offered me any water and snacks. I still prefer EVA after trying out Starlux initially with lots of excitement and expectations.

Everything was smooth and professional. They could improve the raw vegan meal with fresher offerings, but otherwise they are now my favorite way to fly to Asia.

Leg space is small. Need more room for long flight.

Leg space is too small. Need to increase space for long flight.

Amazing!!! It really is good! The seats do go back far to relax so if you don’t like the person to go back, just adjust and go back and everyone goes back to settle and be comfy. Enjoy few free drinks and the little amenities they provide.

This Airline is really good! Better than Eva air for sure and more luxury. I really liked all the small details and amenities plus it really is free alcohol!

The crew services, the flight, the updates and our experience was awesome. Thank you.

First time traveling with EVA.. great experience in economy class... Personnel very friendly..

Everything is good staff is polite and helpful flights are on time sub sandwhich for a snack was good with a bottle of water only thing maybe more variety of food like breakfast or dinner depends on the time

The flight attendants should be nicer, on my first flight I told them I’d prefer a veggie meal sometimes and then she began to lecture me about it, it was a late flight and I wanted an easy digestion meal so that I can sleep quickly. The meals were abit odd, breakfast on my last flight had eggs, oatmeal and fish, did not taste good at all, strange combination. The economy seats are very tight and crowded, not comfortable at all. Overall for the price I paid I thought I was going to get more.

seats are pitched well. you don't feel too tight.

Check in process in Manila was so slow. From the time we got in line to reaching the counter we could have arrived at Taipei even if the flight was delayed for half hour.

I appreciate the email reminders for online check-in which made my entry to the lines less stressful. The flight was on schedule and on time. The baording staff were proactively helpful and approachable. The airplane inflight food, entertainment and comfies as well as provisions are excellent even in the economy seating. The airline transfer was smooth and easy! Luggage safe and intact! Thank you EVA airline for making my trip a reliable safe and comfortable experience.

Clean plane, friendly crew, mostly on-time departure. Negativo since there were no snacks offered. Cold drinks only was fine due to turbulence, but nothing to eat? Really?

I was sleep when they brought the food. They had put a note on my seat. There was no food when I asked for food later. There was just one main meal served in this 14 hours flight. They offered me sandwich with ham which I don’t eat since I am pescatarian. Long story short I had to wait to get to TPE to get something to eat. I am extremely disappointed from the service. I have been flying EVA since I was 1 year old. Perhaps no more EVA for me. Seems EVA glorious day is long gone

The food is quite mediocre. I had spaghetti and the tomato based sauce was quite salty and there were no other flavors, no spices used in the sauce.

Great service. Was there a food option? I was given food (I could have ordered ahead of time?) but had no choice. I like choice.

Staff was so nice and very helpful with directions aswell!

Most relaxing long distance flight I have been on. And I have flown on many.

It was our first time flying with China Airlines and had a very nice experience. The airline staff & crews both on the ground and air were very nice. Food on the plane was very good. Will recommend it to family and friends.

I don’t think I’ll be flying them again. Tight seats, no flowing air or air nozzles that you can turn air on you, for those who could have motion sickness this would be your worst nightmare. The pilot was great and experienced (which is what you want when flying 12 hours) overall I’m thankful knowledgeable pilots!

Very routh cabin crew food is only 2 meals for 13 hours fry with them They should get better training how to service good super routh language and talking with customer

I would like to commend the staff from this flight. They all looked happy and I can tell they love what they are doing and constantly smiling while serving the passengers. Special mention to the guy FA in our section. I did not get his name but he is so far the best F.A I have ever encountered!

staff are super nice and effiecient! It was a very comfortable and relaxing flight

When I booked a premium economy ticket. I then had to pay $100+ to book my seat.

Boarding could have been a little bit better but other than that it was a pretty good experience. I think because of the stowaway to Paris France recently they are being extra diligent about boarding passes at the gate. But they boarded the back of the plane first, and that's something I really think needs to start in the USA.

I did not take the flight, tried to cancel it right after I booked it, but was unable to reach anyone. I blame Kayak for this situation because they sent the booking through another company and I was unable to get anyone to talk to me about the situation. I had to just take the hit and pay for another flight through Cathay Pacific, which was wonderful. I will never use Kayak again. (I bet they don’t post this review!) I’ll just post about them on social media sites. I don’t want anyone to have to go through the hassle and expense I dealt with.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

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