Flying from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the two main airports in Taipei.
Approximately 11 hours 52 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is 15 hours behind Taipei. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route. There are 146 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with EVA Air at 23:55. Opt for the first TPE to LAX departure with EVA Air at 10:10 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Taipei to LAX. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Get to your destination in one go from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Direct flights from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can be booked from here.
Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport departing from TPE. Book your ticket with one of these:
TPE is about 48 kilometres from central Taipei. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Want a handy hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) offers direct flights from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Taipei to LAX departing from TSA include:
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Taipei Songshan Airport and LAX:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take you 19 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to LAX:
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider staying in a hotel near LAX if you're taking a late flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
For a one-way ticket from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport, R 7,075 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just R 12,361. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
Lock in cheap tickets from Taipei to LAX by booking 8 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
To score the best deal on your tickets from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport, book your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Los Angeles, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
When booking your flight from Taipei to LAX, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Taipei to Los Angeles International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
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