Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.United has dropped prices for flights from the US to Taiwan for trips this fall. We’re seeing fares from just $531 round-trip from October through December 2016. Note that itineraries have a stop in San Francisco (SFO) on each leg of the journey.The small island nation is known for its cultural obsession with food and vibrant capital city, Taipei. If you are able to get a flight before October 29, you will be flying on United’s 787 from SFO to Taipei (TPE). However, on October 30, United will switch service back to an older 747 — a far inferior product, especially if you’re sitting in economy.Airline: UnitedRoute: EWR, LAX and ORD to TPECost: $531+ round-trip in economyDates: October - DecemberBooking Link: ExpediaPay With: Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige Card or Chase Sapphire PreferredHere are a few examples of what you can book:Los Angeles (LAX) to Taipei (TPE) for $531 round-trip in December:Los Angeles (LAX) to Taipei (TPE) for $531 round-trip.Los Angeles (LAX) to Taipei (TPE) for $531 round-trip in October:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Los Angeles (LAX) to Taipei (TPE) for $531 round-trip.Chicago (ORD) to Taipei (TPE) for $663 round-trip in December:Chicago (ORD) to Taipei (TPE) for $663 round-trip.Newark (EWR) to Taipei (TPE) for $683 round-trip in December:Newark (EWR) to Taipei (TPE) for $683 round-trip.Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.H/T: The Flight DealIf you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
