A First for Asia! China Airlines Inaugurates Direct Flights between Taipei and Phoenix Starting December 3 Emerging Tech Hub Set to Join Network

China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, announced that it will inaugurate a new service to Phoenix, Arizona on December 3, 2025, continuing the expansion of its North American portfolio. The Airbus A350-900 aircraft will be assigned to this route with three round-trip services each week. As part of its efforts to connect Taiwan with key industrial nodes across the world, China Airlines will become the first Asian carrier to fly to Phoenix, Arizona, an emerging tech hub with a growing demand for business travel. Phoenix also offers convenient connections to other inland American cities.

The China Airlines Taipei-Phoenix service will depart every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The outbound flight CI036 from Taipei to Phoenix will depart from Taoyuan International Airport at 10:55 local time and fly non-stop to Phoenix before landing at 08:00 local time. For the return leg, flight CI035 from Phoenix to Taipei will depart at 11:55 local time and make a stopover in Los Angeles at 12:20 local time, before continuing onto Taipei and arriving at Taoyuan International Airport at 21:30 local time on the following day.

Celebrate Inauguration of Phoenix Service - 14% Discount with Fares Starting from TWD 22,790 (before tax)

To celebrate the inauguration of China Airlines’ Phoenix service, a limited-time promotion is being offered with Economy Class return air fares on the Taipei-Phoenix route starting at just TWD 22,790 (before tax). Bookings can be made through the China Airlines website or mobile app to enjoy flying at very affordable prices and experience the warm hospitality of Phoenix.

Nicknamed “the Valley of the Sun”, Phoenix is the largest city in the state of Arizona. The distinctive desert landscape is filled with giant cacti, and tourists are drawn to the area’s Native American culture, spectacular natural scenery and cultural diversity. Ideally located in the American Southwest, Phoenix serves as a convenient transportation hub to the most breathtaking natural wonders — including the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend.

Seamless Connections to Inland American Cities through Partnership with Southwest Airlines

Many connecting flights pass through Phoenix as it is a key gateway to the American Southwest. China Airlines has partnered with Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the U.S. in terms of network size, to build a comprehensive trans-Pacific transfer network. Phoenix is a key airport hub for Southwest Airlines with more than 30 flights taking off or landing each hour during peak periods. Thanks to the excellent timing of China Airlines’ CI036 Taipei-Phoenix service, travelers can easily take advantage of interline ticketing to transfer to their connecting flight and reach more than 30 inland American cities, all within the same terminal. The convenience of luggage checked-through to the final destination means more options and flexibility on choice of flights as well.

China Airlines has continued to steadily grow its presence in North America since it first entered the market more than half a century ago. The addition of Phoenix to the network at the end of the year will make the city the carrier’s seventh North American destination for non-stop passenger flights. North American destinations that the carrier currently flies to include New York, Los Angeles, Ontario, San Francisco and Seattle in the U.S., as well as Vancouver in Canada, with 40 round-trip flights each week. There are also plans to increase the frequency of the New York route and become a tenant of The New Terminal One at JFK Airport in New York, where innovative technologies will be integrated to provide travelers with a brand new experience, next year.