Taiwan is well connected to the US by non-stop flights. This guide covers when to book, which carriers to look at, and how to get onward from the airport.
Taiwan at a glance
- Main gateway: Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE). Songshan (TSA) handles short regional flights, and Kaohsiung (KHH) is in the south.
- Busiest fare periods: June to August, December to January, and Lunar New Year.
- Often better-value periods: October to November, and March to April.
- Typhoon season: roughly July to October.
When to fly
Summer break and the winter holidays are the peaks, with another surge at Lunar New Year, which falls between late January and mid-February. Typhoons can disrupt flights between July and October, so build in buffer time and consider travel insurance.
Routings and baggage
EVA Air, China Airlines and STARLUX Airlines have flown non-stop between Taipei and cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and New York, and United has flown from San Francisco. Taiwanese carriers often include two checked bags of about 23 kg in economy on US routes, though this varies by fare.
Airports and getting around
The Taoyuan Airport MRT runs to Taipei Main Station. For Taichung, Tainan or Kaohsiung, take the MRT or a shuttle to Taoyuan High Speed Rail station and continue by train.
How to pay less on flights to Taiwan
- Avoid the peaks. Fares rise from June to August, in December and January, and around Lunar New Year. October to November and March to April are often better value.
- Compare the carriers. EVA Air, China Airlines and STARLUX have flown non-stop from West Coast and some East Coast cities, and United has flown from San Francisco. Compare them.
- Think about typhoons. They can disrupt flights from about July to October, so a cheap summer or autumn fare is worth pairing with flexible dates or insurance.
- Check the baggage. Taiwanese carriers often include two checked bags of about 23 kg on US routes, but this varies by fare.
For the general method, see how we find cheap flights. Send us your dates and a specialist compares the options for this route.
Before you go
Check passport validity and Taiwan’s current entry rules through the official government source. A yellow fever certificate is needed only if you arrive from a risk country. Routine vaccines and hepatitis A are the usual advice, and dengue can occur in the south in the warm months. See the CDC page for Taiwan.
Last reviewed: October 27, 2026. Airline routes, schedules, baggage rules and entry requirements change, so your specialist confirms the current options when they quote your trip.
Planning a trip? See our Taiwan flights page, our student travel page, or send us your dates for a quote.
Questions, answered.
When are flights to Taiwan most expensive?
Fares peak from June to August, in December and January, and around Lunar New Year. October to November and March to April are often better value.
Are there non-stop flights from the US to Taipei?
Yes. EVA Air, China Airlines and STARLUX have flown non-stop from West Coast and some East Coast cities to Taipei, and United has flown from San Francisco. Confirm current routes when you book.
How do I get from Taoyuan airport to Taipei?
The Taoyuan Airport MRT reaches Taipei Main Station in well under an hour. For cities south, transfer to the High Speed Rail at Taoyuan station.
