How long is the flight from San Francisco to Taipei?

Non-stop flights on SFO → TPE are typically around 13 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Taipei?

The main carriers on this route are EVA Air, China Airlines, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei?

Historically the lowest fares land in February, May, October. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Taipei?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

SFO → TPE

San Francisco to Taipei flights.

Live cached fares on San Francisco (SFO) → Taipei (TPE), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~13h non-stop
Airlines
EVA Air, China Airlines, United
Cheapest months
February, May, October

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San Francisco → Taipei · 8 fares12-month low · $698

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Cheapest
China Airlines · CI 003
OutboundSFO → TPEMon, Jan 11 · 7:40 AM· 14h 5m· Non-stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOSun, Jan 17 · 3:45 PM· 11h· Non-stop
$698
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → TPESat, Oct 31 · 6:40 AM· 17h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOTue, Nov 10 · 2:10 AM· 15h· 1 stop
$843
total round-trip
Book →
Asiana Airlines · OZ 211
OutboundSFO → TPEFri, Dec 25 · 7:50 AM· 16h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOThu, Dec 31 · 2:10 AM· 15h· 1 stop
$1,352
total round-trip
Book →
Vietnam Airlines · VN 99
OutboundSFO → TPEThu, Dec 24 · 5:10 AM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOWed, Dec 30 · 4:55 AM· 12h 45m· 1 stop
$1,388
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 853
OutboundSFO → TPESun, Dec 27 · 7:10 AM· 14h 35m· Non-stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOSat, Jan 2 · 1:55 PM· 14h 55m· 1 stop
$1,516
total round-trip
Book →
China Airlines · CI 003
OutboundSFO → TPESat, Dec 26 · 7:40 AM· 14h 5m· Non-stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOFri, Jan 1 · 3:45 PM· 11h· Non-stop
$1,595
total round-trip
Book →
YP · YP 112
OutboundSFO → TPEFri, Dec 18 · 11:20 PM· 18h 35m· 2 stops
ReturnTPE ← SFOFri, Dec 25 · 3:10 AM· 11h 35m· Non-stop
$1,692
total round-trip
Book →
Alaska Airlines · AS 743
OutboundSFO → TPESat, Dec 19 · 2:50 AM· 16h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOMon, Jan 4 · 3:40 PM· 12h 55m· 1 stop
$1,771
total round-trip
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About San Francisco → Taipei

EVA + China Airlines dual daily; tight onward connections to Vietnam, Philippines, Bali.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 13 hours. Major carriers on this route include EVA Air, China Airlines, United. Fares are usually cheapest in February, May, October — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: San Francisco to Taipei

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Cheapest next 12 months: January from $698 round-trip. Run a live search →

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Taipei?
Non-stop flights on SFO → TPE are typically around 13 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Taipei?
The main carriers on this route are EVA Air, China Airlines, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Taipei?
Historically the lowest fares land in February, May, October. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Taipei?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.