Travelling from Taipei to Phoenix: what you need to know
Taipei is home to two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Phoenix leaving from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) or Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA).
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) is where your flight will arrive in Phoenix.
Around 12 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Taipei to Phoenix flight.
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix 15 hours behind Taipei.
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) is the most traveled route. When looking for your flight from Taipei to Phoenix, you can pick from seven weekly services between TPE and PHX.
To ensure you make your Taipei to Phoenix flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Phoenix
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Taipei to Phoenix flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
You can catch a direct flight from Taipei to Phoenix departing from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE). Begin your trip at TPE and touch down at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX).
Look out for deals with Starlux Airlines. This airline offers direct Taipei to Phoenix plane tickets from TPE.
Travelling from central Taipei to TPE takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Taipei to Phoenix or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
73% of flights leaving from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Taipei to Phoenix, unwind in one of these hotels close to Taipei Sung Shan Airport:
Most flights that depart Taipei Sung Shan Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 92%.
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix is approximately 6 kilometres. It'll take you about 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
Book a hotel close to PHX if you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Phoenix. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Phoenix and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport around one week in advance of your Taipei to Phoenix flight.
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Once your flight from Taipei to Phoenix has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Phoenix is approximately 40 kilometres from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to AZA. Tuck yourself in after your Taipei to Phoenix flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Budget and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at AZA will help you stay within budget.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Best time to go to Phoenix
March is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Phoenix, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Phoenix based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Taipei to Phoenix ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phoenix to range from 27ºC to 45ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flights from Taipei to Phoenix around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Phoenix
Start your Phoenix trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Taipei to Phoenix, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum are top sights which should feature on every Phoenix itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, head for Las Vegas, roughly 418 kilometres northwest of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Penn & Teller are key reasons to visit.