Flying from Los Angeles to Taipei: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Taipei. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
When planning your arrival in Taipei, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the major entry points.
Take a direct Los Angeles to Taipei flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 10 minutes.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, making Taipei 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
The most popular route for flights from Los Angeles to Taipei is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Take your pick of 41 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from LAX to TPE is the 00:05 EVA Air option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final scheduled service is at 23:55 with Starlux Airlines.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Los Angeles to Taipei flight.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Taipei
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Los Angeles to Taipei flights.
May is the best month for landing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Los Angeles to Taipei. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're after a direct flight from Los Angeles to Taipei, you can leave from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Travel from LAX to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) without making any stops.
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Los Angeles to Taipei plane tickets out of LAX. Get on board with any of these:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Los Angeles to Taipei flights leaving from Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Taipei? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Taipei. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and discover more of Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Los Angeles to Taipei has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is approximately 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 45 minutes.
After your flight from Los Angeles to Taipei, settle in at a hotel close to TSA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TSA can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Taipei
April is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Taipei, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Taipei based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Los Angeles to Taipei ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Taipei, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are top sights which should feature on every Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another well-known destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without visiting Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.