Flying from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11 hours 50 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles 15 hours behind Taipei.
Each week, there are 146 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, go for the 10:10 EVA Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:55 with EVA Air.
To ensure you catch your TPE to LAX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, so getting to Los Angeles (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
EVA Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
EVA Air is the most punctual carrier that operates TPE to LAX flights, with 78.64% of its services arriving as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is R 7,390. A return fare is currently R 11,370. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from TPE to LAX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
When it comes to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport from central Taipei, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near TPE. Whether you have an early flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Los Angeles in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TPE to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.