Yes. Plug-in phone chargers, wall adapters and charging cables have no batteries and are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. Battery-powered chargers (power banks, battery cases) are different and must be carried on.
Allowed with no special rules. Wrap cords so bags are easy to screen.
Allowed. Only chargers that contain a battery, such as power banks and phone battery cases, are banned from checked bags.
Checked against official TSA, FAA and government pages on . These are US rules unless we say otherwise; the TSA officer at the checkpoint makes the final call.
The rules in numbers
- Non-battery chargers, adapters and cables: no limits
- Power banks and battery charging cases: carry-on only, 100 Wh limit without approval
Packing tips
- If a charger has a built-in battery or charge indicator lights that work unplugged, treat it as a power bank.
- Keep one cable in your carry-on; in-seat USB ports are common but your checked bag won't be reachable.
Questions people ask
Can I put phone chargers in checked luggage?
Yes, ordinary plug-in chargers and cables can be checked. Portable battery chargers (power banks) cannot.
Is a phone battery case allowed in checked luggage?
No. TSA treats phone battery charging cases like power banks: spare lithium batteries that must go in your carry-on.