Government Taxes and Fees

The following government taxes and fees are now included in your airfare price. 

Your itinerary will determine the taxes and fees you pay. They vary widely based on the airports you leave from and arrive at and the country those airports are in. A segment is defined as one take-off and landing.

U.S. Excise Tax (aka U.S. Domestic Transportation Tax; U.S. Ticket Tax)

Percentage of fare; applies to flights within the continental United States or Canada/Mexico 225-mile buffer zones

May Apply to: U.S. Domestic and International

Code: US

Amount: 7.5%

U.S. Federal Segment Fee

May Apply to: U.S. Domestic and International

Code: ZP

Amount: $3.40

Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)

A maximum of 4 charges per itinerary applies to PFC-approved airports for facilities improvement

May Apply to: U.S. Domestic and International

Code: XF

Amount: Up to $4.50

September 11th Security Fee (aka U.S. Passenger Civil Aviation Security Fee)

U.S. government-assessed fee of $2.50 per U.S. enplanement per ticketed journey for security costs not to exceed $5.00 one-way or $10.00 round-trip

May Apply to: U.S. Domestic and International

Code: AY

Amount: $2.50

U.S. International Transportation (Arrival/Departure) Tax

Applies to all flights arriving in or departing from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands

May Apply to: International

Code: US

Amount: $15.10

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

Applies to all flights originating abroad, except Canada, and landing in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands

May Apply to: International

Code: XA

Amount: $5.00

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Fee

Applies to international arrivals to the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands

May Apply to: International

Code: XY

Amount: $7.00

International Taxes and Fees

Various foreign taxes, inspection fees, and security charges typically excluding airport departure taxes

May Apply to: International

Code: Varies

Amount: $250.00*

Government imposed taxes and fees are subject to change without notice. Taxes and fees payable onsite are not included.

*Approximate amount