Direct Flights from San Francisco to Taipei
Taipei · Taiwan
Nonstop service from SFO to TPE on China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux, United. 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 San Francisco
13h 25m in the air, 6,457 miles. Give Taipei a week: the first day goes to the journey and the jet lag, whatever you intend.
With roughly 7 departures a day, you are not tied to one flight: if a meeting overruns or the weather turns, there is another one behind it.
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 San Francisco
13° warmer than San Francisco on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Taipei 65°F · San Francisco 57°F · 8° warmer
- April
- Taipei 77°F · San Francisco 65°F · 12° warmer
- July
- Taipei 92°F · San Francisco 72°F · 20° warmer
- October
- Taipei 81°F · San Francisco 71°F · 10° warmer
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 San Francisco to Taipei?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Taipei (TPE) on China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux, United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Taipei?
- China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux, United fly nonstop between San Francisco (SFO) and Taipei (TPE).
- How many nonstop flights are there from San Francisco to Taipei?
- There are about 7 nonstop departures per day (roughly 49 per week) from San Francisco to Taipei.
- How far is Taipei from San Francisco?
- Taipei is about 6,457 miles from San Francisco by air.
- Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Taiwan?
- Yes — Taipei (TPE) has nonstop service from San Francisco on China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux, United, 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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