About This Route
San Francisco to Taoyuan is served by Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 8,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | 8,500 | 24,000 | -- |
| Asia Miles | 15,000 | 38,500 | 65,000 |
| Aeroplan | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| KrisFlyer | 15,500 | 35,500 | 47,500 |
| Emirates Skywards | 27,500 | 55,000 | 100,000 |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | 93,500 |
| Qatar Avios | 35,000 | 80,000 | 135,000 |
| Flying Blue | 40,000 | 80,000 | -- |
| Turkish Miles | 50,000 | 100,000 | 135,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
Cathay Pacific
CX
Japan Airlines
JL
United Airlines
UA
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
ANA Mileage Club
Biz: 24,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 38,500 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 30,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 35,500 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 55,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 80,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 80,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 100,000 ptsBooking Tips
- ANA Mileage Club offers the cheapest economy award at 8,500 points
- Best business class value: ANA Mileage Club at 24,000 points
- First class available from 47,500 points via KrisFlyer
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to Taoyuan?
The cheapest option is ANA Mileage Club starting at 8,500 points in economy. Compare 10 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from San Francisco to Taoyuan with points?
ANA Mileage Club offers business class for 24,000 points one-way. Other options include Asia Miles at 38,500 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to TPE?
You can book this route with ANA Mileage Club, Asia Miles, Aeroplan, KrisFlyer, Emirates Skywards, Virgin Points, Avios (BA), Qatar Avios, Flying Blue, Turkish Miles. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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