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

Flex dates · cheapest nearby

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San Francisco → Taipei · 8 fares

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Cheapest
Asiana Airlines · OZ 211
OutboundSFO → TPEWed, Jun 17 · 6:20 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stop
$672
one-way
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Asiana Airlines · OZ 211
OutboundSFO → TPESat, Jun 27 · 6:50 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stop
$688
one-way
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Asiana Airlines · OZ 211
OutboundSFO → TPESun, Jun 28 · 6:50 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stop
$688
one-way
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F8 · F8 1849
OutboundSFO → TSATue, Jun 16 · 1:45 AM· 17h 20m· 2 stops
$810
one-way
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Asiana Airlines · OZ 211
OutboundSFO → TPETue, May 5 · 6:20 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOMon, May 18 · 4:25 AM· 13h· 1 stop
$837
total round-trip
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Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → TPEWed, Apr 29 · 7:30 AM· 16h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOTue, May 12 · 8:50 AM· 15h 25m· 1 stop
$957
total round-trip
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JX · JX 11
OutboundSFO → TPEMon, Jun 22 · 7:50 AM· 13h 35m· Non-stop
ReturnTPE ← SFOTue, Jun 23 · 8:50 AM· 15h 25m· 1 stop
$1,398
total round-trip
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F8 · F8 1849
OutboundSFO → TPESat, May 30 · 1:45 AM· 18h 55m· 2 stops
ReturnTPE ← SFOFri, Jul 17 · 1:45 AM· 15h 30m· 1 stop
$1,471
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.

Apr
Low
from $957
May
Low
from $837
Jun
Peak
from $1398
Jul
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Cheapest next 12 months: May from $837 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.

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.