Taxes & Fees Information – Rawfares.ca
At Rawfares.ca, we believe in transparent pricing. Below is a detailed overview of government-imposed taxes, airline surcharges, and service fees that may apply to your booking. The exact total will be shown before you complete your purchase.
Government & Airline Taxes and Fees
- NAV Canada Surcharge (Q)
Applies to all flight segments within Canada, to/from the U.S., and international destinations.
Amount: Up to CAD$40.00 per segment
- Insurance Surcharge (Q)
Applies to flights wholly within Canada.
Amount: CAD$6.00
- Canada Airport Improvement Fee (SQ)
Charged by Canadian airports for facilities improvements.
Amount: Up to CAD$40.00
- Air Travellers Security Charge (CA)
Canadian government–assessed fee for security costs.
Amount: Up to CAD$33.00
- Fuel Surcharge (YQ)
Applies to flights from Canada to international destinations.
Amount: Up to CAD$300.00
- International Taxes & Fees
Includes foreign inspection, customs, and security charges.
Amount: Varies – Approx. CAD$250.00
- HST/QST/PST (XG, RC, XQ)
Applicable federal and provincial taxes on tickets.
Amount: Varies by region
- U.S. Travel Facilities Tax (US)
Applies to certain flights to/from Alaska or Hawaii.
Amount: CAD$8.00
- U.S. Federal Segment Fee (ZP)
Per flight segment within the continental United States.
Amount: CAD$3.60
- Passenger Facility Charge (XF)
Airport-imposed fee for improvements (max 4 per itinerary).
Amount: Up to CAD$4.50
- September 11th Security Fee (AY)
U.S. government fee for aviation security.
Amount: CAD$2.50 per enplanement (max CAD$10.00 round trip)
- U.S. International Transportation Tax (US)
For flights arriving in or departing from the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Amount: CAD$16.10
- U.S. APHIS Fee (XA)
For flights originating abroad (except Canada) and landing in the U.S.
Amount: CAD$5.00
- U.S. Immigration Fee (XY)
For international arrivals into the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Amount: CAD$7.00
- U.S. Customs User Fee (YC)
For arrivals from outside the U.S. Customs territory.
Amount: CAD$5.50
Rawfares.ca Service Fees
In addition to airline and government taxes, Rawfares.ca may charge service fees depending on your booking type. These fees are clearly shown before payment.
- Airfare Booking Fees
Up to CAD$140.00 per passenger (standard economy fares).
- Business/First Class: Up to CAD$200 per passenger
- Multi-city trips: Up to CAD$100 per passenger
- Foreign originations: Up to CAD$50 per passenger
- Complex bookings via call center: CAD$10 – CAD$275 per passenger
- Hotel Booking Fees
Up to CAD$37.00 per night, per room
- Car Rental Fees
Up to CAD$30.00 per rental
Important Notes
- All service fees are non-refundable.
- Fees may be subject to HST/QST/PST.
- Government-imposed taxes and fees are subject to change.
- The final total amount (including all taxes and fees) will always be displayed at checkout before you confirm payment.