What to know about flights from Taipei to San Francisco?

The distance between Taipei and San Francisco is approximately 10,373.03 km. It takes around 11 hours 39 minutes on average to fly from Taipei to San Francisco. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$372
Philippine Airlines Philippine Airlines TPE-SFO 25h 35m · 1 stop Thu, Oct 29
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Cheapest round-trip
$644
Philippine Airlines Philippine Airlines TPE-SFO 26h 25m · 2 stops Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24
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When to travel
September
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
10,373.03 km
Flight distance
11h 39m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Taipei to San Francisco over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $372 and round-trip from $644. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Taipei to San Francisco operate an average of 17 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 18.1% on-time departure rate and a 91.4% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Taipei to San Francisco flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Taipei to San Francisco are United Airlines, STARLUX Airlines, and EVA Air, among 7 carriers on this route. Philippine Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Taipei to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Taipei to San Francisco

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Taipei to San Francisco?

The average price of one-way flights from Taipei to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Taipei to San Francisco is September, with an average price of $513; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to $970.

$970
$742
$513
$285
    Cheapest
  • $538
    Oct
  • $628
    Nov
  • $584
    Dec
  • $909
    Jan
  • $691
    Feb
  • $736
    Mar
  • $863
    Apr
  • $674
    May
  • $694
    Jun
  • $970
    Jul
  • $784
    Aug
  • $513
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Taipei to San Francisco?

Average price of round-trip flights from Taipei to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Taipei to San Francisco are found during November, with an average price of $903. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to $1,366.

$1,366
$1,135
$903
$672
    Cheapest
  • $939
    Oct
  • $903
    Nov
  • $1,027
    Dec
  • $1,086
    Jan
  • $1,016
    Feb
  • $1,124
    Mar
  • $1,070
    Apr
  • $1,091
    May
  • $1,128
    Jun
  • $1,366
    Jul
  • $1,146
    Aug
  • $1,058
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Taipei to San Francisco during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Taipei to San Francisco during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Taipei to San Francisco are available on Oct 12, with fares starting at $391.

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$502
$391
$280
    Cheapest
  • $613
    8
    Oct
  • $440
    9
  • $464
    10
  • $441
    11
  • $391
    12
  • $442
    13
  • $391
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Taipei to San Francisco (TPE-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Philippine Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $372 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TPE to SFO on Thu, Oct 29), while Philippine Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $644 departing on Sun, Oct 18 and returning on Sat, Oct 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Taipei to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: United Airlines EVA Air STARLUX Airlines China Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 11 hours 39 minutes to fly from Taipei (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Taipei to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 41 flight per week flying from Taipei to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA872 (10:20) STARLUX Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JX012 (00:33)
  • To find best deals on flights from Taipei to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 29, with one-way flights priced at just $372.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Taipei to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Taipei to San Francisco on October 16, 2026 with Philippine Airlines, with prices starting at $362.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (TPE-SFO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Taipei is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Taipei to San Francisco is $536. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Taipei to San Francisco is $1,032. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Taipei and San Francisco, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.