Air Mattress
Air mattresses are allowed in carry-on and checked bags without restriction, deflated for packing.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A deflated air mattress is a solid item with no restriction. If it has a built-in electric pump, that's an ordinary corded or battery-powered accessory with no special rule of its own.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage.
Special instructions
Pack it fully deflated. If the built-in pump uses a spare lithium battery rather than a cord, that battery follows the standard carry-on-only rule.
FAQ
- Does an air mattress with a built-in pump need to be checked separately?
- No — the mattress and its pump travel together like any other packed item. If the pump has a spare lithium battery, that battery specifically must be in carry-on.
Related items
Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.