October 2026 Flight Prices — RT Economy to TPE
Sources: Kayak, Expedia, Skyscanner, EVA Air booking engine (checked 14 May 2026). Floors reflect lowest available inventory; typical economy ranges shown.
LAX: ~$753–$990 (↑ floor vs. prior $675; EVA Air direct from ~$990)
SFO: ~$815–$1,367 (↑ floor vs. prior $776; Skyscanner best ~$741)
SEA: ~$717–$883 (stable; cheapest US month; Asiana Oct examples $789–$819)
JFK: ~$993–$1,316 (stable; EVA Air nonstop from ~$993)
IAH: ~$1,259–$1,337 (stable; EVA Air nonstop from ~$1,259)
IAD: ~$896–$1,034 (↓ significantly vs. prior $1,246–$1,600 — EVA Air nonstop Jun 26 launch creating fare competition)
LHR: ~$496–$900+ (↓ floor vs. prior $722; Expedia/Skyscanner from ~$496)
AMS: ~$587–$911 (↓ floor vs. prior $630; Expedia from ~$587)
FRA: ~$669–$1,049 (↓ floor vs. prior $858; economy floor ~$669)
Lowest fares remain Oct 12–23 (excluding Oct 24–26 Retrocession Day weekend). European fares retain ~£200/person advantage booking via AMS vs. LHR (UK Air Passenger Duty). IAD floor compression is the most significant change vs. last report; nonstop IAD service launches 26 June.
China Airlines EU Fleet Swap — Sep 1–Oct 24
China Airlines is temporarily replacing A350-900 with 777-300ER on European routes for the period 1 September – 24 October 2026 (source: AeroRoutes, ~23 March 2026). Simultaneously, A350-900 replaces 777-300ER on North American routes for the same period.
North America → A350-900 (same period): LAX, SFO
Note: Seats booked as A350 on AMS/FRA/LHR may operate as 777-300ER for Oct 1–24 departures.
STARLUX JFK — Still Unconfirmed
Fare inventory for TPE–JFK June 2026 appears on the STARLUX booking website (from TWD 41,124 RT economy) — possibly interline/codeshare seats. No press release, DOT filing, or official schedule announcement identified post-11 May. Prague launch (Aug 1, A350-900, 3×/wk → 4×/wk Oct 1) and Bali launch (Oct 1, A321neo, 5×/wk) are consuming available A350 capacity. JFK remains aspirational per CEO statements.
Carriers & Routes — October Operational
- STARLUX US nonstop: LAX, ONT, SEA, PHX (4×/wk each). A350-900.
- STARLUX TPE–Prague: Aug 1 launch → 4×/wk from Oct 1 (adds Monday). A350-900.
- STARLUX TPE–Bali: Oct 1, 5×/wk. A321neo.
- EVA Air TPE–IAD: Jun 26 launch, 4×/wk, 787-9, ~15h nonstop. Operational by Oct.
- EVA Air + China Airlines YYC–TPE nonstop: operational (China Airlines promo from CAD 1,199 RT).
- China Airlines EU: FRA (daily), AMS (4×/wk) — 777-300ER Sep 1–Oct 24; A350-900 Oct 25+.
TPE Transit — NT$600 Voucher Confirmed
"Enter Taiwan, Enjoy a Gift!" campaign: NT$600 (~US$18–19) in airport vouchers for non-Taiwan passport holders transiting through TPE for up to 24 hours. Valid 1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026 (or until funds exhausted). Redeemable at Tourist Service Centers, T1 or T2, 07:30–22:30; present passport and onward boarding pass. Valid at participating TPE merchants only; non-transferable; expires 31 December 2026.
New half-day tour itinerary: Tamsui–Bali Bridge / Tamsui Old Street (announced 13 May, launched 15 May 2026; for 7–24h layover passengers).
MRT Airport Express: 35 min, NTD 150.
Weather — Sep–Nov
October: high 27°C, low 22°C; fewest rainy days; optimal travel month.
November: 20–25°C; NE monsoon increases north/east coast rainfall.
October 2026 Key Events & Demand Spikes
Oct 12–23: Lowest prices and crowds (excluding Oct 24–26).
Oct 24–26: Retrocession Day weekend (Oct 25 = Sun; comp day Oct 26 Mon) + Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival at CKS Memorial Hall. Demand spike.
Oct 29–Nov 1: Taiwan Pride (25th edition; 80,000–200,000 attendees; Asia's largest). Major demand spike.
Oct 31: Pride Parade day.
Sep 1–Oct 31: Taipei Jazz Festival, Taipei Music Center, Nangang (confirmed dates).
Mid-Oct – mid-Nov: Taipingshan beech foliage, Yilan County.
Entry Requirements (Unchanged)
US/EU/UK/AU/CA nationals: 90-day visa-free.
US State Dept advisory: Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions (unchanged).
Thailand/Brunei/Philippines: 14-day visa-free trial extended through 31 Jul 2026.