Phoenix to Taoyuan (PHX–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–TPE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. STARLUX, China Airlines and SJX lead the route. The flight covers 7,092 miles in approximately 13h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JX STARLUX | 4 | 359 | 15h10 | – | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 3 | 359 | 14h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SJX SJX | 1 | 359 | 13h51 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Taoyuan.
US passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket is required. At Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan (TSA), immigration stamps your passport. Automated e-Gates are available for registered travelers.
Taiwan is a 36,000 square kilometer island off the southeastern coast of mainland China. Taipei 101 (508m) was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010. Night markets define the food culture: Shilin, Raohe, and Ningxia in Taipei serve dishes from TWD 40 to TWD 150 ($1.25 to $4.70). The Taroko Gorge on the east coast, Sun Moon Lake in the central mountains, and Kenting National Park at the southern tip cover Taiwan's natural range. The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) connects Taipei to Kaohsiung in 1 hour 34 minutes.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Taipei run about 15 hours 30 minutes on EVA Air. Los Angeles to TPE runs about 13 hours on EVA Air, China Airlines, and Starlux Airlines. San Francisco and Seattle also have nonstop service. Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), trading at roughly 32 TWD per $1. Card payments and contactless payments work widely. The EasyCard works on Taipei's MRT (7 lines), buses, YouBike bike-share, and convenience stores. MRT rides cost TWD 20 to TWD 65 ($0.62 to $2.03). The Taoyuan Airport MRT connects TPE to Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes for TWD 160 ($5). A sit-down restaurant meal costs TWD 200 to TWD 500 ($6.25 to $15.60).
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
The Airport MRT express to Taipei Main Station departs every 15 minutes and takes 35 minutes (TWD $160). Taoyuan HSR station is also served, connecting onward to other Taiwanese cities. Licensed taxis queue at designated stands outside arrivals; metered fares to Taipei city centre run TWD $1,200–1,600. Uber operates with advance booking.
All major international rental car brands have desks in both terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by a free shuttle bus; allow 15 minutes for inter-terminal transfers.
Subtropical climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid at 30–35°C. This is also typhoon season, with storms capable of closing the airport entirely. Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 14–18°C. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions.
Typhoon risk peaks July through September. Storms can arrive within 24–48 hours and operations halt rapidly. Fog and low ceilings are common in winter and spring mornings.
PHX–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to TPE
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines, STARLUX and SJX. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PHX to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to TPE ranges from 13 hours 51 minutes to 15 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,092 miles (11,413 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via NGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.