Starlux To Launch Taipei–Phoenix Nonstop Flights in January 2026

Updated: July 22, 2025, 10:22am CDT

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Phoenix is set to get its first nonstop flight to Asia when Taiwanese newcomer Starlux launches service between Arizona’s capital and Taipei on January 15, 2026.

Let’s dive into everything we know about this exciting new route.

Starlux Will Fly Nonstop From Taipei to Phoenix

Starlux is a relatively new player in the commercial aviation scene, but it’s made a splash with brand-new aircraft, luxurious interiors, and great service and food.

It’s Taiwan’s third global carrier, the others being EVA Air and China Airlines. Starlux currently serves 4 U.S. cities: Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), San Francisco (SFO), and Seattle (SEA). Phoenix (PHX) will be its fifth U.S. destination and the airline’s longest flight at a whopping 7,100+ miles.

Starlux Airlines will officially launch its new Taipei–Phoenix route on January 15, 2026, with flights operating 3 times per week. The new service between the 2 cities will operate in both directions on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Starlux A359 First Class cabin view — A few of the first and business class cabins on a Starlux Airbus A350. Image Credit: Daniel Ross

Here’s the planned schedule:

JX26: Taipei (TPE) to Phoenix (PHX) — Departs 8:45 p.m., arrives 5:40 p.m. (same day)
JX25: Phoenix (PHX) to Taipei (TPE) — Departs 10:45 p.m., arrives 4:55 a.m. (+2 days)

The eastbound flight (to Phoenix) is blocked at 11 hours and 55 minutes, while the westbound return to Taipei is scheduled at 15 hours and 10 minutes.

Flights will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft that feature 4 seats in first class, 26 in business, 36 in premium economy, and 240 seats in economy.

While this news may seem like a complete shock on the surface, other factors could help explain why the airline has decided to serve the nation’s fifth-largest city.

One is that the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company recently invested upwards of $160 million in its Phoenix manufacturing facility — and there’s no sign that will slow down any time soon, as there’s been a concerted effort to “re-shore” some electronics manufacturing in the U.S.

Second, Starlux has made no secret of its desire to join the Oneworld alliance, of which Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are members. Starlux already has a partnership with Alaska, and while it doesn’t currently have a relationship with American, AA operates a hub at Phoenix. If a future partnership or membership in Oneworld were to materialize, Starlux could capitalize on the existing Oneworld-centric infrastructure at the airport.

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Unfamiliar with this relatively new Taiwanese airline? Read more about Starlux’s partnership with Alaska Airlines to learn more!

Final Thoughts

Now that we have a confirmed launch date, travelers in Arizona — and even much of the central and West Coast of the U.S.— can start planning a new, convenient way to reach Asia. Starting January 15, 2026, Starlux will begin nonstop flights between Phoenix and Taipei, offering a luxurious and comfortable option for long-haul travel to Asia.

With this bold expansion and its deepening ties to the Oneworld alliance, we’re eager to see what comes next for Starlux — and how this new route might reshape U.S.–Asia connectivity.