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Taxes and Fees

Travel within the United States and between the United States and certain Canada and Mexico locations

Quoted fare includes base fare, surcharges and 7.5% U.S. excise tax, and the following:

  • Passenger facility charges (PFCs) of up to $18 per round trip
  • September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per round trip; one-way travel may incur fees in excess of $5
  • U.S. segment fees of $3.70 per flight segment (a flight segment consists of one takeoff and one landing)
  • For travel to/from Hawaii and Alaska, a U.S. excise tax of $8.20 per departure
  • Each arrival in the U.S. from Canada/Mexico is subject to U.S. inspection fees of up to $12
  • Non-U.S. government ticket taxes, fees and airport charges may add up to $45 per ticket for travel to/from Canada and Mexico

Quoted fare does not include the following charges that may apply to your travel itinerary:

  • A $50 fee will be charged for paper tickets issued by Continental. Tickets will cost $25 more per person if booked by telephone or at a ticket office. These costs may vary by country. To avoid paying this additional expense, book and ticket your reservation on continental.com.

Travel between the United States and non-United States destinations and between non-United States destinations

Quoted fare includes base fare, surcharges and 7.5% U.S. excise tax, and the following:

  • U.S. excise tax of $16.30 for each international arrival and departure in the U.S.
  • Passenger facility charges (PFCs) of up to $18.00 per round trip
  • September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per round trip; one-way travel may incur fees in excess of $5
  • Each arrival in the U.S. is subject to U.S. inspection fees of up to $17.50. Non-U.S. government ticket taxes, fees and airport charges may add up to $160 per ticket

Quoted fare does not include the following charges that may apply to your travel itinerary:

  • A $50 fee will be charged for paper tickets issued by Continental. Tickets will cost $25 more per person if booked by telephone or at a ticket office. These costs may vary by country. To avoid paying this additional expense, book and ticket your reservation on continental.com.