Flying from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is Taipei's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) leaving from here.
The average time for a direct Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport flight is 11 hours 55 minutes.
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Taipei. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, which follows the UTC-8 timezone.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with EVA Air at 11:55pm. Go for the first TPE to LAX departure operated by Starlux Airlines at 12:10am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Your flight from Taipei to LAX won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Fly without interruptions from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Direct flights from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are available from here.
Popular carriers that offer direct flights from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport out of TPE include:
EVA Air is the airline most travellers choose for flights from TPE to LAX.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is EVA Air.
TPE is about 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
73% of flights leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to LAX flight:
Taipei Songshan Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 92% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near LAX:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport is 378 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 538 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Taipei to LAX if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
Lock in a Taipei to LAX plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport:
Hollywood Sign and Universal Studios Hollywood are just two of the major attractions to add to your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Bakersfield, about 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.