Philadelphia – Taipei, Taiwan. $683 (Basic Economy) / $853 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Fantastic airfare to Taipei!

United Airlines is offering an $853 fare, which includes two checked bags and a standard carry-on as part of its regular economy class.

Alternatively, there’s a $683 fare available, but this is a Basic Economy / Economy Light option. Key details about Basic Economy fares include:

• No advance seat selection
• Checked bags are not included – the first bag costs $0 each way, while the second costs $100 each way
• No changes allowed
• No cancellations permitted – if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, the fare holds no value for future bookings

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Taipei, Taiwan – Photo: pang yu liu via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Dates:

• January 22nd – 29th, 2026

• This is just one sample travel date; for broader availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from mid-January 2026 to February 2026. Availability is limited. Tickets must be purchased at least 3 days before departure.

• Please note that while this fare is available at the time of posting, it may expire if this post is more than two days old.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is solely for checking fare availability. To purchase your tickets, go to the “How to Buy” section below.

• Use the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following parameters:
  • Origin: PHL
  • Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ua ua
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
      • This configuration instructs Matrix to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on United to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
  • Destination: TPE
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ua ua
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
  • (Click on the Advanced Codes link to input advanced routing codes)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration: “3-10” (This is illustrative; you can specify any 7-day range such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Refer to the Beginner’s Guide on how to use Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn how to read airfare rules and leverage them to your advantage.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should appear similar to the screenshot below after inputting all values.

• Note that you cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below for booking.

Fare Class:

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

• PHL – SFO (San Francisco) – TPE (Taipei) – SFO – PHL

Stopover:

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 17,934 miles or 3.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 4.7 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 3,740 miles

How to Buy:

• Book directly on United using the dates found in Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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Background Information:

• Visa: US citizens do not require one. Other nationals should check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Taiwanese New Dollar (TWD); $1 USD = 31.43 TWD.

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