Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is 16 hours 20 minutes.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei 12 hours ahead of New York.
Flights from JFK to TPE start at 00:05 — the earliest with EVA Air. The latest departure is at 01:50 with China Airlines. In total, there are 14 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your JFK to TPE flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Taipei (and then discovering more of Taiwan!) is a snap with EVA Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is EVA Air.
EVA Air is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to TPE flights, with 73.77% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and TPE:
Hong Kong International Airport
Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight is ₹ 42,399. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 71,909. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from JFK to TPE by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on time.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Reserve a hotel close to TPE if you're on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Taipei. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to TPE in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away 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.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Taiwan, consider Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are the start of reasons to visit.