Flying from San Jose to Taipei: what you need to know
San Jose's main base, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from San Jose to Taipei.
When it comes to working out where to land in Taipei, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the primary gateways.
Taipei is 15 hours ahead of San Jose and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your San Jose to Taipei flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Taipei
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap San Jose to Taipei flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from San Jose to Taipei.
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Flying from San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
We make it easy to book a San Jose to Taipei flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from San Jose to Taipei or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
84.69% of flights leaving Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of SJC.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from San Jose to Taipei, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Taipei and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is roughly 5 kilometres from central Taipei. Once you've hopped off your flight from San Jose to Taipei, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from San Jose to Taipei, rest your head at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS make collecting a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the most popular month for flights from San Jose to Taipei. To skip the crowds, head to Taipei in April.
Lock in a San Jose to Taipei ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from San Jose to Taipei around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Taipei right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from San Jose to Taipei:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are highlights which should be on any good Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another sought-after destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No journey is complete without experiencing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.
