Taoyuan to San Jose (TPE–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TPE Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between TPE and SJC. Nearest airports to TPE with scheduled service: Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, 20 mi) · Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, 68 mi) · Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN, 77 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
NRT Narita 14h BRCICX → ZG Narita (NRT) to San Jose flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 16m AVBRCI → AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
SEA Seattle 14h 19m BRCIDL → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Jose flights
ONT Ontario 14h 31m CIJX → WN Ontario (ONT) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix 15h 5m CIJX → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 16m AVBRCI → ASEJALXJ San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose flights
IAH Houston 29h 43m BRTG → UA Houston (IAH) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 30h 9m BR → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago 30h 37m BRCMTG → UA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Taoyuan to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-15h behind

While no nonstop service exists between TPE and SJC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TPE to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
NRT ~14h 0m LAX ~14h 16m SEA ~14h 19m ONT ~14h 31m PHX ~15h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
556
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPE → SJC
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
Return
SJC → TPE
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Taoyuan

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric TPE→SJC TSA→SJC
Distance from TPE – 20 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Taipei (Songshan) (TSA) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPE with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-15h
San Jose is 15 hours behind Taoyuan.
TPE: CST · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 3:00 AM in San Jose.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to TPE

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.

Facts

TPE–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Taoyuan to San Jose route.
Route details
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TPE
Full nameTaiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPE to SJC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Narita, Los Angeles and Seattle–Tacoma.
San Jose is 15 hours behind Taoyuan.
Yes, return flights from SJC to TPE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TSA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Narita, Los Angeles and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taipei (Songshan) (TSA).