Taxes & Fees

Introduction

The sections below explain the U.S. flight taxes, airline fees, airport charges, international travel fees, and other costs that may apply to your airfare.

U.S. Federal Segment Fee

A fee charged for each flight segment on eligible flights within the continental United States.

U.S. Excise Tax

Also known as the U.S. Domestic Transportation Tax or U.S. Ticket Tax. This tax is calculated as a percentage of the airfare. It applies to flights within the continental United States and certain flights involving the 225-mile zones of Canada and Mexico.

For flights between the continental U.S. and Alaska or Hawaii, the tax is generally prorated based on the mileage flown within U.S. continental airspace.

Travel Facilities Tax

Also known as the Alaska/Hawaii Ticket Tax, this tax applies to eligible flight segments between the continental United States and Alaska or Hawaii.

Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)

A fee collected by participating airports to help fund airport improvements and facilities. The amount can vary by airport, up to $4.50 per eligible charge, with a maximum of four PFC charges per itinerary.

September 11th Security Fee

Also known as the U.S. Passenger Civil Aviation Security Fee. A $5.60 fee applies to each one-way trip departing from a U.S. airport, and a round trip generally carries a $11.20 fee.

Additional charges may apply to itineraries involving qualifying stopovers.

U.S. International Transportation Tax

This tax applies to flights arriving in or departing from the United States. It may apply to air travel involving the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, as well as certain U.S. territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) User Fee

This fee applies to eligible flights arriving in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands from foreign countries, excluding Canada.

U.S. Immigration and Inspection User Fee

A fee that applies to eligible international passengers arriving in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

U.S. Customs Inspection User Fee

This fee may apply to eligible international arrivals from locations outside the U.S. Customs territory.

Foreign Government and Airport Taxes and Fees

International travellers may be charged taxes and fees by the foreign government or by the airport. These may include airport departure tax, security charges, inspection fees, and other authority or airport-related fees.

The amount varies depending on the country, the airport, and the itinerary.

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