Toronto airport fees: what you pay at YYZ
At Toronto Pearson both main charges are in the ticket. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority sets an airport improvement fee of C$40 for departing passengers and C$10 for some connecting passengers, plus taxes. The federal Air Travellers Security Charge funds CATSA screening. It is C$34.42 for flights to destinations outside Canada and the continental US, C$16.08 to C$16.89 for US flights and C$9.46 to C$9.94 for domestic flights, per boarding.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport improvement fee (airport charge) The airport page gives no start date. 2 | C$40.00 plus applicable taxes | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Greater Toronto Airports Authority | Airlines, for the airport authority | In force |
| Airport improvement fee for connecting passengers (airport charge) 2 | C$10.00 plus applicable taxes | Passengers connecting to a domestic or US flight that leaves less than four hours after arrival | Inside the ticket | Greater Toronto Airports Authority | Airlines, for the airport authority | In force |
| Air Travellers Security Charge, other international (security fee) GST/HST does not apply. Rates in force since 1 May 2024. 1 | C$34.42 | Passengers boarding for destinations outside Canada and the continental US | Inside the ticket | Government of Canada (Canada Revenue Agency) | Airlines, for the federal government | In force |
| Air Travellers Security Charge, transborder (security fee) Rates in force since 1 May 2024. 1 | C$16.08 where GST/HST applies, C$16.89 where it does not, per boarding (maximum C$32.16 or C$33.77) | Passengers boarding for the US (except Hawaii) or St. Pierre and Miquelon | Inside the ticket | Government of Canada (Canada Revenue Agency) | Airlines, for the federal government | In force |
| Air Travellers Security Charge, domestic (security fee) Rates in force since 1 May 2024. 1 | C$9.46 where GST/HST applies, C$9.94 where it does not, per boarding (maximum C$18.92 or C$19.87) | Passengers on flights within Canada | Inside the ticket | Government of Canada (Canada Revenue Agency) | Airlines, for the federal government | In force |
Evidence summary: 2 linked sources, 5 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The airport improvement fee and the security charge are added to the fare at booking.
- Nothing is paid in cash at Toronto Pearson.
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 airport improvement fee at Toronto Pearson?
C$40 plus applicable taxes for departing passengers, and C$10 for some connecting passengers.
What is the Air Travellers Security Charge?
A federal charge that pays for passenger screening. It is C$34.42 for flights outside North America and lower for US and domestic flights.
Sources
- Canada Revenue Agency: Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC) rates, effective 1 May 2024
- Toronto Pearson: Fees
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.