Los Angeles airport fees: what you pay at LAX
Every charge at LAX is built into the ticket. International passengers pay a federal arrival or departure tax of US$23.40 each way in 2026, set by the IRS. The TSA security fee is US$5.60 per one-way trip starting in the US, and Los Angeles World Airports collects a US$4.50 passenger facility charge approved by the FAA. Arriving international passengers pay inspection fees too, including a US$7.61 customs fee from 1 October 2026 and a US$3.98 agriculture fee.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International arrival and departure tax (government tax) Calendar year 2026 rate. 1 | US$23.40 | International passengers, on arrival and on departure | Inside the ticket | US federal government (IRS, indexed yearly) | Airlines, for the IRS | In force |
| Domestic ticket tax and flight segment tax (government tax) 2026 rates. 1 | 7.5% of fare plus US$5.30 per segment | Domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | US federal government (IRS) | Airlines, for the IRS | In force |
| September 11th Security Fee (security fee) 2 | US$5.60 per one-way trip, US$11.20 maximum per round trip | Passengers on trips starting at a US airport | Inside the ticket | Transportation Security Administration | Airlines, for TSA | In force |
| Passenger facility charge (airport charge) FAA lists the US$4.50 level as approved through 2055. 3 | US$4.50 | Enplaning passengers | Inside the ticket | Los Angeles World Airports, approved by FAA | Airlines, for Los Angeles World Airports | In force |
| Customs user fee (government fee) Fiscal year 2027 rate from 1 October 2026. 4 | US$7.61 | Passengers arriving from outside the US | Inside the ticket | US Customs and Border Protection | Airlines, for CBP | In force |
| Agricultural quarantine inspection fee (government fee) Adjusted each 1 October. The fiscal year 2027 figure was not confirmed. 5 | US$3.98 | Passengers arriving on commercial flights from abroad | Inside the ticket | USDA APHIS | Ticket issuers, for APHIS | Unconfirmed |
| Immigration user fee (government fee) From a secondary reference page, not an official CBP page. 6 | US$7.00 | Passengers arriving from abroad | Inside the ticket | US government (8 U.S.C. 1356) | Airlines, for CBP | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 6 linked sources; 5 charges confirmed in force; 2 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- All US taxes and fees are added to the fare at booking.
- Nothing is paid in cash at LAX.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the US international departure tax from LAX?
US$23.40 per passenger in 2026, with the same amount charged on international arrivals.
What is the TSA fee on a flight from LAX?
US$5.60 per one-way trip, capped at US$11.20 for a round trip.
What is the passenger facility charge at LAX?
US$4.50 per boarding, set by Los Angeles World Airports with FAA approval and added to the ticket.
Other airports in United States
- Atlanta (ATL): US federal taxes, inspection fees, TSA fee and a $4.50 PFC, in the ticket.
- Chicago (ORD): US federal taxes, inspection fees, TSA fee and a $4.50 PFC, in the ticket.
- Dallas (DFW): US federal taxes, inspection fees, TSA fee and a $4.50 PFC, in the ticket.
- New York (JFK): US federal taxes, inspection fees, TSA fee and a $4.50 PFC, in the ticket.
Sources
- FAA: Current Aviation Excise Tax Structure and Rates 2026
- TSA: Security fees
- FAA: PFC approved locations, collections and expiration dates (as of 30 September 2026)
- Federal Register: CBP customs user fees adjusted for fiscal year 2027 (2026)
- USDA APHIS: International air passenger fee
- PolicyRisk: Immigration user fee
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.