Food & drink: what you can bring on a plane
Snacks, alcohol, baby formula and what counts as a liquid at security. 11 items.
| Main limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | With limits | Allowed | Solid food: no TSA quantity limit in carry-on or checked bags |
| Alcohol | With limits | With limits | Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in one quart-size bag |
| Snacks | Allowed | Allowed | Solid snacks: no TSA limit |
| Water bottles and tumblers | With limits | Allowed | Empty bottles/tumblers: any size allowed in carry-on |
| Fresh fruit and vegetables | Allowed | Allowed | Hawaii to mainland: all food and plants must be presented for USDA inspection before departure; most fresh… |
| Baby formula, breast milk and baby food | Allowed | Allowed | Formula, breast milk, juice/toddler drinks, baby food: over 3.4 oz (100 ml) allowed in carry-on; no quart… |
| Coffee | With limits | Allowed | Beans/grounds: no TSA limit |
| Peanut butter | With limits | Allowed | Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in one quart-size bag |
| Protein powder | With limits | Allowed | Powders over 12 oz (350 ml) in carry-on: separate bin for X-ray, possible additional screening |
| Mini liquor bottles | With limits | With limits | Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per bottle, all in one quart-size bag |
| Chewing gum | Allowed | Allowed | No TSA quantity limit |
Rulings are for US flights (TSA and FAA). Open an item for limits, tips and international differences.
Guides on this topic
Can you bring food on international flights? Security vs customs
Security limits only liquid foods; customs decides what can enter. Rules on declaring food in the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
How many ounces can you take on a plane? The TSA liquids rule
Carry-on liquids must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less per container in one quart-size bag. What counts as a liquid, exemptions and checked-bag limits.
Carry-on packing list: a TSA-friendly checklist by bag area
A carry-on packing list by bag area: liquids bag, electronics, medication, documents, food and small sharp items, with what to move to your checked bag.