Direct Flights from Phoenix to Taipei
Taipei · Taiwan
Nonstop service from PHX to TPE on China Airlines, Starlux. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
Only 10 cities have a nonstop to Taipei, so this is a route worth knowing about — most travelers connect to get there.
How long to go to Taipei for, from Phoenix
14h 40m in the air, 7,092 miles. Give Taipei a week: the first day goes to the journey and the jet lag, whatever you intend.
The schedule narrows it further. This route does not fly daily, so assuming the return runs the same days, your trip is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 nights — or a full week. Worth checking before you book time off.
About Taipei
Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and a major global city. Located in the north of the island, nestled in a basin between the Yangming and Central Mountains, Taipei serves as the financial, cultural, and political heart of Taiwan. The city is a vibrant blend of Chinese heritage infused with strong Japanese and American influences—distinct in character yet refreshingly unhurried by global urban standards.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Taipei
- The National Palace Museum, also known as Taipei Palace Museum, is a national museum headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.
- The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument and tourist attraction erected during Taiwan’s martial law period in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China.
- Yangmingshan National Park, located in both Taipei and New Taipei City, is one of the nine national parks in Taiwan.
- The Taipei Zoo, sometimes referred to as the Muzha Zoo, is a public zoological garden in Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan.
- The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is a memorial to the Republic of China's National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and was completed in 1972.
- The National Taiwan Museum, established in 1908, is the oldest museum in Taiwan. It was founded by the colonial government during Taiwan's period of Japanese rule. The museum is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei.
- The Ama Museum is a museum dedicated to comfort women in Taiwan. It opened in 2016, in Datong District, Taipei.
- The 228 Peace Memorial Park is a historic site and municipal park located at 3 Ketagalan Boulevard, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Cihu Mausoleum, officially known as the Mausoleum of Late President Chiang or President Chiang Kai-shek Mausoleum, is the temporary resting place of President Chiang Kai-shek.
- The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei is a museum of contemporary art, located in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Daan Forest Park is a public park near the centre of the Da'an District of Taipei, Taiwan. The park occupies twenty-six hectares and is bordered on its north, south, east, and west by Xinyi Road (信義路), Heping E.
- Dharma Drum Mountain is an international Buddhist spiritual, cultural, and educational foundation founded by late Chan master Sheng-yen (1931–2009).
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Taipei weather, compared with Phoenix
8° cooler than Phoenix on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Taipei 65°F · Phoenix 68°F · 2° colder
- April
- Taipei 77°F · Phoenix 86°F · 9° colder
- July
- Taipei 92°F · Phoenix 107°F · 14° colder
- October
- Taipei 81°F · Phoenix 89°F · 8° colder
Taipei is the steadier of the two, moving 27° between its coldest and warmest months where Phoenix moves 40°.
Daily highs averaged from Meteostat station records (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Taipei
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Taipei is October–April, when daytime highs are a comfortable 65–81°F.
- How long to stay
- Taipei rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Yangmingshan and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Phoenix to Taipei?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Taipei (TPE) on China Airlines, Starlux.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix to Taipei?
- China Airlines, Starlux fly nonstop between Phoenix (PHX) and Taipei (TPE).
- How far is Taipei from Phoenix?
- Taipei is about 7,092 miles from Phoenix by air.
- How many days can I spend in Taipei flying from Phoenix?
- Because this route doesn't operate daily, your trip is effectively 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 nights — or a full week — assuming the return flies the same days as the outbound.
- Is there a direct flight from Phoenix to Taiwan?
- Yes — Taipei (TPE) has nonstop service from Phoenix on China Airlines, Starlux, making it a nonstop gateway to Taiwan.
- What is there to do in Taipei?
- Popular things to do include National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Yangmingshan, Taipei Zoo, and more.
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