(Effective August 18, 2025)
In addition to airfare and service charges, taxes and fees imposed by the government may apply to your ticket. Airlines collect these charges on behalf of airports, security agencies, and government authorities.
The exact amount will depend on your itinerary and will always be shown in the total price at checkout.
U.S. Government Taxes & Fees
| Name & Description | Code | Amount | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Segment Fee - per flight segment within the continental U.S. | ZP | $4.30 | U.S. Domestic & International |
| Excise Tax (U.S. Ticket Tax) - 7.5% of base fare. Applies to U.S. domestic flights and certain Canada/Mexico border zone flights. Prorated for Alaska/Hawaii segments. | US | 7.5% | U.S. Domestic & International |
| Travel Facilities Tax (Alaska/Hawaii Ticket Tax) - applies to flights between the continental U.S. and Alaska or Hawaii. | US | $9.50 | U.S. Domestic & International |
| Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) - airport-imposed fee for facility improvements (up to four charges per itinerary). | XF | Up to $18.00 | U.S. Domestic & International |
| September 11th Security Fee - per one-way trip within the U.S. | AY | $5.60 | U.S. Domestic & International |
| International Transportation Tax - applies to international flights arriving in or departing from the U.S. (including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands). | US | $18.90 | International |
| APHIS User Fee – inspection fee for flights arriving from abroad (excluding Canada). | XA | $3.96 | International |
| Immigration User Fee - applies to international arrivals into the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands. | XY | $7.00 | International |
| Customs User Fee - applies to international arrivals from outside the U.S. customs territory. | YC | $5.89 | International |
Foreign Government & Airport Taxes
For international travel, additional government-imposed taxes, inspection fees, and airport charges may apply.
- These amounts vary by country and airport.
- Fees can range from a few dollars to significantly higher amounts depending on your departure location.
- All such charges will be included in your final total price at checkout.
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- All government taxes and fees are collected on behalf of the relevant authorities.
- Farehutz does not set or control these charges, and they may change at any time.
- The final total price, including airfare, service fees, and all applicable taxes, will always be displayed before you finalize your booking.
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