Taoyuan to San Francisco (TPE–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TPE–SFO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. EVA Air, United Airlines and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,457 miles in approximately 11h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR EVA Air Also: AV, CM, TG | 21 | 77W, 789 | 11h30 | – | Star Alliance | AV, CM, TG |
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 777, 77W | 11h35-11h54 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CI China Airlines | 8 | 77L, 77W | 11h09-11h26 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JX STARLUX | 7 | 359 | 11h25 | – | – | – |
| SJX SJX | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
TPE: CST · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 3:00 AM in San Francisco.
Taiwan is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Taiwanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. Apply at the official CBP site. ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years, and covers multiple entries. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned stay. The 90-day limit cannot be extended, and overstaying voids future ESTA eligibility.
The Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport Line) connects Taipei Main Station to the airport in 35 minutes for TWD $160 (express) or 50 minutes for TWD $150 (commuter). Trains run from 06:00 to 23:00. Bus services (Kuo-Kuang and others) also connect central Taipei to Taoyuan for around TWD $125, but are slower.Taxis from Taipei city centre cost TWD $1,200–1,600 depending on traffic; the national freeway (No. 2) is the standard driving route. Self-drive parking is available in multi-storey structures at both terminals.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
TPE–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPE to SFO
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from EVA Air, China Airlines, STARLUX, SJX and United Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPE to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPE to SFO ranges from 11 hours 9 minutes to 11 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,457 miles (10,391 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via CTS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.