Flying from Phoenix to Taipei: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Taipei departing from here.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's primary gateways.
To ensure you get on your Phoenix to Taipei flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Taipei
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Phoenix to Taipei flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Phoenix to Taipei is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and pick up a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for Phoenix to Taipei flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
PHX is about 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Taipei, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that depart PHX reach their destination on time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Phoenix to Taipei, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Go where the road takes you with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and see more of Taipei and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Taipei flight.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Once your flight from Phoenix to Taipei has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is approximately 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
The journey will take about 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Phoenix to Taipei, kick back at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to Taipei. To skip the crowds, head to Taipei in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Phoenix to Taipei ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap flights from Phoenix to Taipei in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
More about Taipei
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Taipei right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Taipei:
Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Taipei must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres to the south-west, top sights here include 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 journey is complete without a visit to Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.