Departure tax
Curious about the fees that are added to your fare? WestJet collects two types of fees:
WestJet collects fees on behalf of airport authorities and various government agencies. These fees are broken down on the right hand side of the screen during your booking and are also included in your email itinerary after purchasing.
Fees collected at the airport*:
Some governments or airport authorities charge a departure or tourist tax which is not included in the flight pricing paid to WestJet. Guests are required to pay this separately for the following locations:
| Name | Applicable to | Amount | Where to pay |
| Quintana Roo tourist tax (Cancun and Cozumel) | Applies to all guests age 5 and older | $224 MXN pesos | In advance on the Visitax website or at the airport |
*Rates are subject to change due to legislation and exchange fluctuations.
WestJet endeavours to manage this information however fees may change.