Flights from Taipei (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both sectors of your Taipei to San Francisco journey, with menus tailored to each flight and time of day so you can stay refreshed throughout your trip.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to meet different dietary needs on this route. These should be requested in advance through our website or your travel agent so that we can prepare them for your flights.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in selected cabins can use our Book the Cook service ex-Singapore on this route, pre-ordering from a curated menu of main courses to enjoy on board between Singapore and San Francisco.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices and soft drinks, is available throughout the flight, along with a range of wines and spirits. Our signature Singapore Sling is also served on board.

For Taipei to San Francisco flights, our piece concept applies for checked baggage. Checked baggage: Economy Class customers may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. Premium Economy Class customers may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. Business Class customers may check in 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each individual piece must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final baggage allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Taipei to San Francisco once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Taipei to Singapore sector, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on both the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10. On the Singapore to San Francisco sector, Economy Class features a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, Premium Economy Class offers a 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width, and Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900.

From Taipei to Singapore, you can choose between Economy Class and Business Class. From Singapore to San Francisco, Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class are available, allowing you to select the combination that best suits your comfort and travel needs.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

When departing from Taipei Taoyuan International Airport on this route, eligible Singapore Airlines customers may relax in the SilverKris Lounge before their flight. Lounge access depends on your cabin class and your KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status, as shown on your boarding pass.

During your layover in Singapore on the way to San Francisco, eligible customers may be able to access the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on their cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Your boarding pass will indicate your lounge entitlements.

With a layover at Singapore Changi Airport, you can enjoy a wide range of facilities without leaving the terminal, including indoor gardens, children’s play areas, and quiet zones for rest. For longer layovers, you may join the airport’s official city tour, which usually requires at least 5.5 to 6 hours of transit time to participate comfortably. Shorter connections are well supported by clear wayfinding, shops, and dining options across the terminals. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Taipei follows Taiwan Time, which is UTC+8 year-round. San Francisco follows Pacific Time, which is UTC−8 in winter (approximately November to March) and UTC−7 in summer (approximately March to November) when daylight saving time is in effect. This means San Francisco is typically 16 hours behind Taipei in winter and 15 hours behind in summer.

For flights from Taipei to San Francisco via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security checks, and a relaxed visit to the departure area or lounge.

Visa and entry requirements for travel from Taipei to San Francisco depend on your nationality and travel purpose. We advise checking the latest information with the relevant embassy or consulate, and ensuring your passport and any required documents meet United States entry requirements before you fly.

If you are travelling on a single Singapore Airlines ticket from Taipei to San Francisco, you will usually remain in transit at Singapore Changi Airport and do not need to clear immigration. Your checked baggage is typically tagged through to San Francisco, and you simply follow the transfer signs to your next gate.

On arrival at San Francisco International Airport, you will clear immigration and customs before exiting into the arrivals hall. The airport offers clear signage to ground transport, including rail links, buses, car hire, and hotel shuttles. We recommend checking local transport options in advance to plan your onward journey.