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 C$40.00 per segment
- Insurance Surcharge (Q)
Applies to flights wholly within Canada.
Amount: C$6.00
- Canada Airport Improvement Fee (SQ)
Charged by Canadian airports for facilities improvements.
Amount: Up to C$40.00
- Air Travellers Security Charge (CA)
Canadian government–assessed fee for security costs.
Amount: Up to C$33.00
- Fuel Surcharge (YQ)
Applies to flights from Canada to international destinations.
Amount: Up to C$300.00
- International Taxes & Fees
Includes foreign inspection, customs, and security charges.
Amount: Varies – Approx. C$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: C$8.00
- U.S. Federal Segment Fee (ZP)
Per flight segment within the continental United States.
Amount: C$3.60
- Passenger Facility Charge (XF)
Airport-imposed fee for improvements (max 4 per itinerary).
Amount: Up to C$4.50
- September 11th Security Fee (AY)
U.S. government fee for aviation security.
Amount: C$2.50 per enplanement (max C$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: C$16.10
- U.S. APHIS Fee (XA)
For flights originating abroad (except Canada) and landing in the U.S.
Amount: C$5.00
- U.S. Immigration Fee (XY)
For international arrivals into the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Amount: C$7.00
- U.S. Customs User Fee (YC)
For arrivals from outside the U.S. Customs territory.
Amount: C$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 C$140.00 per passenger (standard economy fares).
- Business/First Class: Up to C$200 per passenger
- Multi-city trips: Up to C$100 per passenger
- Foreign originations: Up to C$50 per passenger
- Complex bookings via call center: C$10 – C$275 per passenger
- Hotel Booking Fees
Up to C$37.00 per night, per room
- Car Rental Fees
Up to C$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.