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Taxes & Fees

Government and airport-imposed charges applicable to flight bookings.

Tax / Fee Name & Description Applicable To Code Estimated Amount
U.S. Transportation Tax (Domestic Excise Tax)
A federal tax applied to the base fare of domestic flights within the United States and certain routes between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
U.S. Domestic US 7.50% of base fare
U.S. Federal Segment Fee
A per-segment fee applied to each takeoff within the continental United States.
U.S. Domestic ZP Up to $8.40 per segment
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)
Airport-imposed fee used for airport improvements and infrastructure projects (maximum of four charges per itinerary).
U.S. Domestic & International XF Up to $18 total
September 11th Security Fee
U.S. government security fee applied per one-way trip to fund aviation security measures.
U.S. Domestic & International AY Up to $10 round-trip
U.S. International Arrival/Departure Tax
Federal tax applied to flights arriving in or departing from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
International Travel US Approximately $16.50
Alaska/Hawaii Transportation Tax
Special tax applied to flight segments to or from Alaska or Hawaii.
Alaska & Hawaii Routes US Approximately $8.40