Prices last checked: Oct 27, 2026
Cheapest US departure cities for Taipei right now
Every route into TPE we checked in the last week, cheapest first. Each fare is for the month and sample dates shown.
| From | Round trip | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEASeattleCHEAPEST | $1,365 | Oct 27 | Set a free alert |
| IAHHouston | $1,578 | Oct 27 | Set a free alert |
Observed fares from Wildly's daily check, snapshot Oct 27. Round trip, economy, for the sample dates shown; not an estimate and not a bookable offer. How we check fares
Origin guides: flights from Seattle, flights from Houston
When to go to Taipei and what it costs
The next twelve months. Weather and crowds are from our destination research; the fare is the lowest round trip we observed for that month on any US route we check.
- October 2026Best month per researchno observation yet
- Weather
- 81°F high, 68°F low, 10 rain days
- Crowds
- very high
This is Taipei's sweet spot — warm, mostly sunny, and comfortable. October is widely considered the best month to visit and prices reflect that. Book hotels early. - November 2026Best month per researchno observation yet
- Weather
- 73°F high, 62°F low, 9 rain days
- Crowds
- medium
Excellent weather — the crowds thin out after October, temperatures are mild, and rain drops significantly. November is arguably the best value month of the entire year. - December 2026no observation yet
- Weather
- 66°F high, 57°F low, 11 rain days
- Crowds
- medium
Cool and occasionally rainy, but festive and manageable. Christmas isn't a big holiday here, so crowds stay low. A solid month to visit if you're okay with overcast skies. - January 2027no observation yet
- Weather
- 63°F high, 54°F low, 13 rain days
- Crowds
- medium
Cool, overcast, and drizzly — Taipei in January is not postcard weather. Pack a light jacket and a rain shell; you won't need a heavy coat but you will need layers. - February 2027no observation yet
- Weather
- 63°F high, 55°F low, 13 rain days
- Crowds
- high
Lunar New Year falls here and the city transforms — some restaurants close for a week but night markets are electric. Expect crowds during the holiday week and cold, wet weather throughout the month. - March 2027Best month per researchno observation yet
- Weather
- 68°F high, 59°F low, 13 rain days
- Crowds
- medium
Cherry blossoms hit Yangmingshan in mid-to-late March and it's genuinely spectacular. Still drizzly and overcast much of the time, but temperatures are rising and the city starts feeling alive again. - April 2027Best month per researchno observation yet
- Weather
- 75°F high, 65°F low, 13 rain days
- Crowds
- medium
Warm, humid, and green — April is beautiful but sticky. Rain is frequent but usually brief, and the city is at its lushest. A very good month to visit if you can handle humidity. - May 2027no observation yet
- Weather
- 82°F high, 71°F low, 14 rain days
- Crowds
- low
Hot and very humid, with afternoon thunderstorms becoming routine. The Plum Rain season (Mei Yu) begins in late May, bringing extended grey, wet periods. Not the best month to visit. - June 2027Worst month per researchno observation yet
- Weather
- 88°F high, 76°F low, 14 rain days
- Crowds
- low
Full summer heat with high humidity and typhoon season officially beginning. Afternoon downpours are frequent and heavy; the Dragon Boat Festival is a cultural highlight. Outdoor sightseeing is sweaty. - July 2027Worst month per researchno observation yet
- Weather
- 93°F high, 78°F low, 10 rain days
- Crowds
- medium
Peak summer — brutally hot and humid, with real typhoon risk. Locals retreat indoors to air conditioning. Night markets are still fun in the evening, but daytime is punishing. - August 2027Worst month per researchno observation yet
- Weather
- 92°F high, 78°F low, 11 rain days
- Crowds
- medium
Same story as July — oppressive heat, typhoon risk, and locals hiding in malls and cafés. Ghost Month (Taoist) falls here and adds a cultural layer, but weather-wise this is the toughest month. - September 2027no observation yet
- Weather
- 88°F high, 74°F low, 12 rain days
- Crowds
- low
Still hot and typhoon season continues through mid-month, but the second half of September often turns pleasant. A risky month — you might get perfect weather or you might get a typhoon shutdown.
Observed fares from Wildly's daily check, snapshot Oct 27. Round trip, economy, for the sample dates shown; not an estimate and not a bookable offer. How we check fares
Weather, crowds and best months: Wildly destination research.
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US departure cities for Taipei
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| From | Airport | Est. Price | Flight Time | |
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LOWEST EST.Seattle | SEA | $560 | ~13h | View → |
Portland | PDX | $566 | ~13h | View → |
San Francisco | SFO | $597 | ~14h | View → |
Salt Lake City | SLC | $624 | ~14h | View → |
Los Angeles | LAX | $627 | ~15h | View → |
Las Vegas | LAS | $632 | ~15h | View → |
San Diego | SAN | $637 | ~15h | View → |
Denver | DEN | $653 | ~15h | View → |
Phoenix | PHX | $656 | ~15h | View → |
Minneapolis | MSP | $660 | ~15h | View → |
Chicago | ORD | $688 | ~16h | View → |
Detroit | DTW | $696 | ~16h | View → |
St. Louis | STL | $700 | ~16h | View → |
Dallas | DFW | $712 | ~16h | View → |
Boston | BOS | $713 | ~16h | View → |
Newark | EWR | $720 | ~17h | View → |
New York | LGA | $720 | ~17h | View → |
New York | JFK | $720 | ~17h | View → |
Philadelphia | PHL | $723 | ~17h | View → |
Nashville | BNA | $724 | ~17h | View → |
Austin | AUS | $724 | ~17h | View → |
Baltimore | BWI | $726 | ~17h | View → |
Washington D.C. | DCA | $727 | ~17h | View → |
Houston | IAH | $733 | ~17h | View → |
Charlotte | CLT | $742 | ~17h | View → |
Atlanta | ATL | $744 | ~17h | View → |
Tampa | TPA | $780 | ~18h | View → |
Orlando | MCO | $781 | ~18h | View → |
Fort Lauderdale | FLL | $797 | ~18h | View → |
Miami | MIA | $798 | ~18h | View → |
San Juan | SJU | $868 | ~20h | View → |
About Taipei
Taipei is one of Asia's most underrated cities for American travelers — it's safe, English-friendly, obsessively food-focused, and dramatically cheaper than Tokyo or Seoul. The city runs on night markets and convenience stores (7-Eleven here is genuinely good), with a street food culture so dense that eating four or five times a day is not only acceptable but encouraged. You can spend a week here and barely scratch the surface of what's available within walking distance of any given MRT station. The cost of living for visitors is shockingly low — a proper bowl of beef noodle soup costs $3, a bubble tea runs $1.50, and a hotel room that would cost $300 in Manhattan goes for $80 in Taipei's best neighborhoods.
Best Time to Fly to Taipei
Click any month for the destination guide's weather, crowd, and festival notes.
Airport to City: How to Get There
The Airport MRT (Taoyuan International Airport MRT) is the best option for most travelers — it runs from TPE directly to Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes and costs NT$160 (~$5). Trains run every 15–20 minutes from 6am to midnight. Grab an EasyCard from the machine at the airport and you're set for the entire trip. Alternatively, licensed taxis from the airport to central Taipei cost NT$1,200–1,500 (~$38–48) and take 40–60 minutes depending on traffic — worth it if you have heavy luggage or are arriving late at night. Avoid the unlicensed drivers who approach you in the arrivals hall. Shuttle buses (Kuo-Kuang Bus, Bus 1819) cost NT$145 (~$4.50) and stop at multiple Taipei locations but run slower and less frequently than the MRT.
Neighborhoods & Where to Stay
The most livable neighborhood in Taipei — tree-lined streets, Da'an Forest Park, and a density of excellent cafés, restaurants, and bars around Yongkang Street and Shida Night Market. Staying here puts you within walking distance of some of Taipei's best beef noodle soup (Yongkang Beef Noodle) and within a 10-minute MRT ride of everything else. Most 3-4 star hotels here run NT$3,000–5,500/night (~$95–175).
Taipei's most photogenic walking neighborhood — a former Japanese colonial boulevard called Zhongshan N. Road lined with boutiques, design studios, and excellent coffee shops. Feels younger and more curated than Da'an; great for travelers who want that slow-morning-café energy. The Red House area in neighboring Ximending is also accessible from here. Hotels like the Mandarin Oriental are in this district, but budget-mid options also cluster near Shuanglian MRT.
Taipei 101, the luxury malls (Taipei 101 Mall, Bellavita, ATT4Fun), and the W Taipei are all in Xinyi — this is Taipei's most polished, international-feeling neighborhood. It's great for splurging but can feel sterile compared to the rest of the city. W Taipei and Le Méridien sit here; expect NT$8,000–18,000/night (~$250–570). The neighborhood comes alive at night with clubs and rooftop bars.
Taipei's Times Square crossed with Harajuku — neon signs, street food, cosplay shops, and a very young energy. It's chaotic and fun, and budget hostels and guesthouses here run NT$400–800/night (~$13–25) in a dorm. Good base if you're going to spend most of your time eating at night markets. The Red House (a colonial-era octagonal market building turned craft beer and LGBTQ+ bar district) is right here.
Quieter than the tourist cores but still very central — Raohe Street Night Market is one of Taipei's best, and Songshan Cultural Creative Park is within walking distance. A good compromise neighborhood for travelers who want authentic local vibes without staying in a hostel. Boutique hotels and business hotels in the NT$2,500–4,500 range (~$80–145) are plentiful here.
Daily Budget: What to Expect
$13 hostel dorm at Flip Flop Hostel or Good Place Hostel, $18 food (breakfast from 7-Eleven NT$80, lunch at local noodle shop NT$120, night market dinner NT$200, snacks NT$150), $5 unlimited MRT rides on EasyCard, $10 temple admissions and hiking, $9 one bubble tea and a coffee
$90 3-star hotel in Da'an or Zhongshan (e.g. Just Sleep Ximending or Hotel Midtown Richardson), $35 food (sit-down restaurants, craft beer, good coffee), $8 MRT and occasional Uber, $17 Taipei 101 observation deck or National Palace Museum admission plus one paid experience
$250 Mandarin Oriental Taipei or W Taipei room, $80 food (omakase sushi lunch, cocktails at RAW or Baar Baar, tasting menu dinner), $20 private taxi transfers, $30 spa treatment or private tour add-on
What to Eat in Taipei
Beef Noodle Soup at Yongkang Beef Noodle (永康牛肉麵) — this is the dish that defines Taipei. Braised beef shank in a spiced, deeply savory broth over hand-pulled noodles. The line at Yongkang starts at 11am; get there by 10:50. NT$220 for a large bowl (~$7). There are hundreds of versions in the city but this one, in business for decades, is the benchmark.
Scallion Pancake with Egg (蔥抓餅) from a street cart — the best NT$50 (~$1.60) you will spend in Taiwan. A flaky, layered flatbread cooked on a griddle, stuffed with egg and your choice of add-ins (cheese, tuna, basil, chili sauce). There's a famous stall in Zhongzheng near NTU Hospital; just follow the line of office workers.
Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐) at Shilin or Raohe Night Market — the smell is confrontational, the taste is complex and addictive. Fermented tofu deep-fried until the outside is crispy and the inside is custardy, served with pickled cabbage and chili sauce. Every serious food traveler owes it to themselves to get past the smell. NT$60–80 per serving.
Oyster Vermicelli (蚵仔麵線) — thick, slightly gelatinous sweet potato noodles in a savory, umami broth loaded with fresh oysters and braised pig intestine (optional). The texture is unlike anything most Americans have eaten. Best version at the Ah-Nan Oyster Noodle stand inside Shilin Night Market. NT$60 a bowl.
Tang Bao (小籠包) at Din Tai Fung — yes, it's a chain now, but the original location on Xinyi Road in Da'an District is where soup dumplings became an art form. The pork and truffle XLB and the shrimp and pork versions are the move. Expect a 30–45 minute wait at peak times; the Xinyi Mall location has shorter lines. NT$210–280 for 10 pieces (~$7–9).
Flying from the US to Taipei
Airlines & Routes
- →EVA Air nonstop from LAX, SFO, JFK, and SEA to TPE (15–17 hours depending on route — the JFK route is the longest nonstop option from the East Coast)
- →China Airlines nonstop from LAX and JFK to TPE
- →United Airlines nonstop from SFO to TPE (codeshare operated by United on some dates, primarily connections)
- →Korean Air via Seoul (ICN) from multiple US cities — excellent connections, ICN layover is comfortable
- →Japan Airlines via Tokyo (NRT or HND) from major US hubs — great if you want to add a Tokyo stopover
- →ANA via Tokyo (NRT) from LAX, SFO, JFK, and ORD
- →Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong (HKG) from LAX, SFO, JFK, and BOS
- →Singapore Airlines via Singapore (SIN) from LAX, SFO, JFK — longer routing but excellent product
Flight Duration
Safety Tips
Taipei is genuinely one of the safest cities in the world for tourists — the violent crime rate is near zero and petty theft is extremely rare. That said: watch your step on the scooter-heavy side streets, especially at night, because the traffic flow can be chaotic. During typhoons (June–October), follow government evacuation or shelter-in-place orders immediately — they're announced via alerts on local SIM cards and TV; don't try to sightsee through a typhoon. Traffic scam involving motorbike taxis is essentially nonexistent, but unlicensed airport taxi drivers do exist — only use metered cabs with a roof light or book via the TaxiGo app. Tap water is technically drinkable but locals filter or boil it; stick to bottled or filtered water. The heat and humidity in summer cause dehydration faster than you'd expect — carry water everywhere from June through September.
Get an iPass or EasyCard (rechargeable transit card) from any convenience store or MRT station the moment you arrive — NT$100 (~$3) deposit, works on MRT, buses, YouBike rental bikes, and even some convenience store purchases. But the real hack: the YouBike public bicycle system is integrated with EasyCard and the first 30 minutes are free (then NT$10 per additional 30 min). Taipei's riverside cycling paths are completely flat, beautifully maintained, and mostly empty on weekday mornings — rent a YouBike at Daan Forest Park, ride 45 minutes south to the Bitan suspension bridge area, eat breakfast at a local shop, and ride back. It's one of the best free experiences in the city and most tourists never discover it because they think Taipei is too hot to bike. Mornings from October through April are perfectly comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which US city has the cheapest flights to Taipei right now?
Seattle (SEA): $1,365 round trip for December on Delta, checked Oct 27. That was the lowest of 2 US routes into TPE in our daily check.
What is the best time to visit Taipei?
October, November, March, April per Wildly destination research, based on weather and crowd levels rather than airfare. The months it rates worst are July, August, June.
Do US citizens need a visa to visit Taipei?
US passport holders get 90 days visa-free entry into Taiwan under the Reciprocal Visa Exemption program — no application, no fee, no pre-approval needed. You simply land at TPE, go through immigration, and get stamped. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. The 90-day period cannot be extended inside Taiwan without extenuating circumstances; you'd need to exit and re-enter (a day trip to Okinawa or Hong Kong resets the clock). There are no vaccination requirements for entry from the US as of 2026. Source: Wildly destination research; verify with the destination's official immigration authority before booking.
How long is the flight from the US to Taipei?
East Coast: 16–17 hours nonstop from JFK on EVA Air / 14–16 hours with one connection via Tokyo, Seoul, or Hong Kong. Midwest: No nonstop from ORD or MDW — 15–17 hours total with connection via Tokyo (NRT), Seoul (ICN), or San Francisco (SFO). West Coast: 14–15 hours nonstop from LAX or SFO on EVA Air or China Airlines — the most direct routing from the US. Source: Wildly destination research.
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