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Award space from Taipei to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Taipei (TPE, TSA) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 27,000 miles + $180.13 on TPE–SFO (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). Lowest business class: 75,000 points + $61.59 on TPE–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 175,000 points + $66.99 on TPE–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 27,000 pts + $180.13
- TPE–SFO · Asia Miles
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $61.39
- TPE–SFO · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 pts + $61.59
- TPE–SFO · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 175,000 pts + $66.99
- TPE–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on TPE–SFO: 27,000 miles + $180.13 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. The lowest on another airport pair was 37,500 miles + $56.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage on TSA–SFO. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 75,000 points + $61.59, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (37,500 points + $61.39).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Taipei to San Francisco on points: 27,000 miles + $180.13 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on TPE–SFO (seen on 122 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $180.13 | TPE–SFO | 122 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 34,500 pts + $162.59 | TPE–SFO | 322 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $61.39 | TPE–SFO | 305 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $53.29 | TPE–SFO | 198 |
| United MileagePlus | 37,800 pts + $41.39 | TPE–SFO | 326 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 38,000 pts + $51.49 | TPE–SFO | 317 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,000 pts + $74.09 | TPE–SFO | 103 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,140 pts + $64.99 | TPE–SFO | 313 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $38.70 | TPE–SFO | 208 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $382.13 | TPE–SFO | 306 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 46,800 pts + $41.39 | TPE–SFO | 169 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $121.10 | TSA–SFO | 29 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $175.12 | TPE–SFO | 276 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $64.79 | TPE–SFO | 191 |
| GOL Smiles | 84,400 pts + taxes not reported | TPE–SFO | 218 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Taipei to San Francisco on points: 50,000 points + $61.39 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on TPE–SFO (seen on 265 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $61.39 | TPE–SFO | 265 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $310.32 | TPE–SFO | 17 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $41.39 | TPE–SFO | 317 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $50.69 | TPE–SFO | 82 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 91,791 pts + $130.10 | TSA–SFO | 16 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 94,000 pts + $51.49 | TPE–SFO | 245 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 109,700 pts + $339.64 | TPE–SFO | 115 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 182,000 pts + $498.69 | TPE–SFO | 132 |
| GOL Smiles | 494,700 pts + taxes not reported | TPE–SFO | 162 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Taipei to San Francisco on points: 75,000 points + $61.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on TPE–SFO (seen on 274 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $61.59 | TPE–SFO | 274 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 83,220 pts + $64.99 | TPE–SFO | 2 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + $313.25 | TPE–SFO | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 98,010 pts + $121.50Mixed cabin | TSA–SFO | 21 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $41.39 | TPE–SFO | 326 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $53.29Mixed cabin | TPE–SFO | 2 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 117,100 pts + $41.69 | TPE–SFO | 4 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 138,000 pts + $74.99 | TPE–SFO | 134 |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $64.79 | TPE–SFO | 32 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,770.05 | TPE–SFO | 22 |
| Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,405.85 | TPE–SFO | 298 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $51.79Mixed cabin | TPE–SFO | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Taipei to San Francisco on points: 175,000 points + $66.99 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on TPE–SFO (seen on 277 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 120,000 pts + $121.30Mixed cabin | TSA–SFO | 1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $50.79Mixed cabin | TPE–SFO | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $66.99 | TPE–SFO | 277 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 215,000 pts + $51.49 | TPE–SFO | 251 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,416.63 | TPE–SFO | 4 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Taipei to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Taipei (TPE, TSA)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 20 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Jetstar Japan (GK) and 18 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,443–6,487 miles (10,369–10,440 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Taipei and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO) | 27,000 pts + $180.13Asia Miles · 122 dates | 50,000 pts + $61.39Atmos · 265 dates | 75,000 pts + $61.59Atmos · 274 dates | 150,000 pts + $50.79AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to San Jose (SJC) | 37,500 pts + $67.09Atmos · 15 dates | 50,000 pts + $67.29Atmos · 12 dates | 175,000 pts + $67.09Atmos · 5 dates · Mixed cabin | 175,000 pts + $67.09Atmos · 12 dates |
| Taipei Songshan (TSA) to San Francisco (SFO) | 37,500 pts + $56.39AAdvantage · 18 dates | 65,000 pts + $50.79AAdvantage · 5 dates | 98,010 pts + $121.50Aeroplan · 21 dates · Mixed cabin | 120,000 pts + $121.30Aeroplan · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Taipei to San Francisco
- Economy: 27,000 miles + $180.13 on Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO) with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, which showed economy award space there on 122 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 points + $61.39 on Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 265 dates.
- Business Class: 75,000 points + $61.59 on Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 274 dates.
- First Class: 175,000 points + $66.99 on Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 277 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | TPE–SFO | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $182.93 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | TPE–SFO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 34,500 pts + $168.79 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | TPE–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $61.39 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | TPE–SFO | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $41.49 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | TPE–SFO | United MileagePlus | 252,900 pts + $41.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | TPE–SJC | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $67.09 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | TPE–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 215,000 pts + $51.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | TPE–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,421.08 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 34,500 miles + $162.59 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on TPE–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 229 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 526,600 miles + taxes vary via GOL Smiles on TPE–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 83 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 75,000 points + $61.59 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on TPE–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 258 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Taipei to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + $61.39 (5 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + $41.49 (19 dates)MileagePlus | 215,000 pts + $51.69 (10 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 27,000 pts + $182.93 (23 dates)Asia Miles | 55,000 pts + $73.59 (17 dates)Atmos | 138,000 pts + $74.99 (12 dates)Flying Blue | 175,000 pts + $66.99 (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Asia Miles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | 83,220 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 83,220 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 117,100 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)TrueBlue | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Asia Miles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | 75,000 pts + $61.59 (29 dates)Atmos | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 34,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 139,999 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Etihad Guest | 120,000 pts + $121.30 (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 34,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Flying Blue | 182,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 139,999 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Etihad Guest | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~3 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about Taipei to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Taipei to San Francisco?
In business class, TPE–SFO with 75,000 points + $61.59 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, TPE–SFO with 27,000 miles + $180.13 (Cathay Pacific Asia Miles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Taipei and San Francisco had award space?
TPE–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), TPE–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and TSA–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Taipei to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 27,000 miles + $180.13 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 06:45 UTC for a Dec 18, 2026 departure. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles showed economy award space on 122 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 02:31 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,000 points + $61.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 274 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Taipei to San Francisco?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 198 dates, premium economy 82 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 29 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 21 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 305 dates, premium economy 265 dates, business class 274 dates, first class 277 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 313 dates, business class 2 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 169 dates, business class 4 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 122 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 317 dates, premium economy 245 dates, business class 1 date, first class 251 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 306 dates, business class 298 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Taipei to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 34,500 miles + $162.59 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Taipei to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $38.70 with Velocity (42,000 points + $38.70) to $382.13 with Skywards (42,500 miles + $382.13); in business class from $41.39 with MileagePlus (110,000 miles + $41.39) to $1,770.05 with Qantas (182,900 points + $1,770.05). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Taipei to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Taipei to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 27,000 miles + $182.93 with Asia Miles (23 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 75,000 points + $61.59 with Atmos (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Taipei to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.