Flying from Taipei to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Taipei is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Philadelphia leaving from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) or Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA).
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary point of entry to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-5, making Philadelphia 13 hours behind Taipei.
Leave enough time to catch your Taipei to Philadelphia flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Philadelphia
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Taipei to Philadelphia 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)
Located around 32 kilometers from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Taipei to Philadelphia? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport:
73% of flights that leave from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 5 kilometers from central Taipei. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Taipei to Philadelphia? Kick back in a hotel near Taipei Sung Shan Airport before your vacation officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Most flights that leave Taipei Sung Shan Airport land at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 92%.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 11 kilometers. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Philadelphia's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance of your Taipei to Philadelphia flight.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Central Philadelphia is located around 48 kilometers from Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Taipei to Philadelphia has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near TTN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Taipei to Philadelphia:
Budget, National and Enterprise make collecting a Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TTN will help you save.
You can find Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Taipei to Philadelphia. August is the busiest month for a trip to Philadelphia. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book a Taipei to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Philadelphia in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Taipei to Philadelphia, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Independence Hall and Liberty Bell are a couple of major attractions to add to your Philadelphia must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Philadelphia, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 129 kilometers northeast to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Boston is another standout destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometers northeast of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.