October 2026 Flight Prices — Apr 22, 2026
Aggregator pricing as of April 22, 2026. Most routes unchanged from the Apr 21 baseline. SFO shows a notable floor improvement; LAX pricing consistent with prior searches.
US Hubs → TPE (RT economy, Oct 2026 avg):
LAX: ~$650–989 (floor ~$650 vs. prior avg $989; varies by date)
SFO: ~$707 (↓ from ~$1,039 avg; aggregator floor for off-peak Oct dates)
JFK/EWR: ~$1,284
IAD: ~$1,531 (EVA Air nonstop from Jun 26)
IAH: ~$984
FLL: ~$1,069
SEA: ~$867+ nonstop; lower connecting options available
Note: SFO figure reflects off-peak specific dates (mid-Oct window); broad October average likely higher. Book mid-Oct 12–23 for lowest fares.
LAX: ~$650–989 (floor ~$650 vs. prior avg $989; varies by date)
SFO: ~$707 (↓ from ~$1,039 avg; aggregator floor for off-peak Oct dates)
JFK/EWR: ~$1,284
IAD: ~$1,531 (EVA Air nonstop from Jun 26)
IAH: ~$984
FLL: ~$1,069
SEA: ~$867+ nonstop; lower connecting options available
Note: SFO figure reflects off-peak specific dates (mid-Oct window); broad October average likely higher. Book mid-Oct 12–23 for lowest fares.
EU Hubs → TPE (RT economy, Oct 2026):
LHR: ~$496 (China Airlines CI82, 4×/wk nonstop)
FRA/AMS: ~$700–1,000
China Airlines transitioning FRA (daily) and AMS (4×/wk) routes from A350-900 to Boeing 777-300ER for Sep/Oct 2026. No capacity reduction.
LHR: ~$496 (China Airlines CI82, 4×/wk nonstop)
FRA/AMS: ~$700–1,000
China Airlines transitioning FRA (daily) and AMS (4×/wk) routes from A350-900 to Boeing 777-300ER for Sep/Oct 2026. No capacity reduction.
New & Upcoming Routes
No new route announcements since Apr 21. The following confirmed launches remain on schedule:
EVA Air TPE–IAD (Washington Dulles): Launches Jun 26, 2026. 4×/wk (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun from IAD). Boeing 787-9; ~16hr nonstop. EVA's first-ever IAD service. October fares live.
STARLUX TPE–Prague (PRG): Launches Aug 1, 2026. 3×/wk expanding to 4×/wk from Oct 1. A350-900. STARLUX's first European route.
STARLUX TPE–Bali (DPS): Launches Oct 1, 2026. 5×/wk. A321neo.
STARLUX US nonstop hubs: LAX, ONT, SEA, PHX (all operating).
STARLUX TPE–Prague (PRG): Launches Aug 1, 2026. 3×/wk expanding to 4×/wk from Oct 1. A350-900. STARLUX's first European route.
STARLUX TPE–Bali (DPS): Launches Oct 1, 2026. 5×/wk. A321neo.
STARLUX US nonstop hubs: LAX, ONT, SEA, PHX (all operating).
Entry Requirements — Unchanged
TWAC pre-registration: Mandatory since Oct 1, 2025. Complete at twac.immigration.gov.tw within 72 hours before arrival. Free; third-party services charging fees are unauthorized.
Passport validity: 6 months minimum required.
Visa-free: US/EU/UK/AU/CA — 90 days.
COVID requirements: None.
US State Dept advisory: Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions (unchanged).
UK FCDO: No warnings against travel (unchanged).
Passport validity: 6 months minimum required.
Visa-free: US/EU/UK/AU/CA — 90 days.
COVID requirements: None.
US State Dept advisory: Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions (unchanged).
UK FCDO: No warnings against travel (unchanged).
Weather — September through November
October: High 27°C, low 22°C; fewest rainy days of the Sep–Nov window; low humidity. Optimal travel month.
September: 28–32°C; typhoon season active. Higher humidity and storm risk.
November: 20–25°C; NE monsoon increases rain on north and east coasts; south and west drier.
El Niño: 61% probability emergence May–Jul 2026 (NOAA); suppresses typhoon frequency but intensifies individual storms. Travel insurance advisable for early-October bookings.
September: 28–32°C; typhoon season active. Higher humidity and storm risk.
November: 20–25°C; NE monsoon increases rain on north and east coasts; south and west drier.
El Niño: 61% probability emergence May–Jul 2026 (NOAA); suppresses typhoon frequency but intensifies individual storms. Travel insurance advisable for early-October bookings.
Key Events — October 2026
Oct 9 (Fri): National Day in-lieu (Oct 10 = Sat). Long weekend Oct 9–11. Presidential ceremony, Ketagalan Blvd.
Oct 10 (Sat): Double Tenth National Day.
Oct 24–26: Long weekend. Retrocession Day Oct 25 (Sun) observed Mon Oct 26. Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival, CKS Memorial Hall.
Oct 30–Nov 1: Taiwan Pride (main parade Oct 31, 24th anniversary). Expected 200,000+ — largest Pride in Asia. Central Taipei road closures.
Mid–late Oct: Taichung Jazz Festival (free; 10-day). 12th Taichung International Animation Festival.
Late Sep–mid Oct: Love Moon Hot Air Balloon Festival, Kaohsiung.
Mid-Oct – mid-Nov: Taipingshan beech tree foliage viewing, Yilan County.
Oct 10 (Sat): Double Tenth National Day.
Oct 24–26: Long weekend. Retrocession Day Oct 25 (Sun) observed Mon Oct 26. Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival, CKS Memorial Hall.
Oct 30–Nov 1: Taiwan Pride (main parade Oct 31, 24th anniversary). Expected 200,000+ — largest Pride in Asia. Central Taipei road closures.
Mid–late Oct: Taichung Jazz Festival (free; 10-day). 12th Taichung International Animation Festival.
Late Sep–mid Oct: Love Moon Hot Air Balloon Festival, Kaohsiung.
Mid-Oct – mid-Nov: Taipingshan beech tree foliage viewing, Yilan County.
Three demand-spike weekends: Oct 9–11, Oct 24–26, Oct 30–Nov 1. Lowest fares and best accommodation availability: Oct 12–23. Book accommodation 2–3 months in advance minimum for spike weekends.
Airport & Transit
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): Terminal 1 serves China Airlines and STARLUX; Terminal 2 serves EVA Air. Terminal 3 North Concourse opened Dec 25, 2025; full T3 main building deferred to 2027 — no disruption at T1/T2 for October 2026 travel. MRT Airport Express: TPE → Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes, NTD 150 (~USD 4.60).