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 · 6 fares12-month low · $461

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Alt date · 3 weeks earlier
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 17h 15m
OutboundSFO → TPEThu, Oct 1 · 7:30 AM· 16h 15m· 1 stop
$461
one-way
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Alt date · 6 weeks earlier
China Airlines · CI 003
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 24h 5m
OutboundSFO → TPETue, Sep 8 · 8:05 AM· 12h 40m· Non-stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOTue, Sep 22 · 3:30 PM· 11h 25m· Non-stop
$778
total round-trip
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Alt date · 6 weeks earlier
China Airlines · CI 3
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 24h 5m
OutboundSFO → TPEWed, Sep 9 · 8:05 AM· 12h 40m· Non-stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOWed, Sep 16 · 3:30 PM· 11h 25m· Non-stop
$826
total round-trip
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Alt date · 2 days earlier
United Airlines · UA 853
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 24h 55m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundSFO → TPETue, Oct 20 · 6:45 AM· 13h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOFri, Dec 18 · 3:10 AM· 11h 35m· Non-stop
$835
total round-trip
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Alt date · 2 months later
EVA Air · BR 007
Long · 25h 10m
OutboundSFO → TPEWed, Dec 23 · 8:00 PM· 14h· Non-stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOThu, Jan 7 · 3:30 AM· 11h 10m· Non-stop
$878
total round-trip
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Alt date · 8 weeks later
Frontier · F9 2858
Long · 73h 19m⚠ Bag + seat fees extra
OutboundSFO → TPESat, Dec 19 · 4:45 AM· 17h 55m· 2 stops
ReturnTPE ← SFOMon, Dec 28 · 12:30 PM· 12h 58m· 1 stop
$1,904
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

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on SFO → TPE for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Sep
Low
from $778
Oct
Shoulder
from $835
Nov
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Dec
Peak
from $878
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Cheapest next 12 months: September from $778 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.

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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.