Alcohol (Bottled)
Bottled alcohol is limited to 3.4 oz in carry-on; checked bags allow larger bottles with ABV limits.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed with conditions
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. As a liquid, bottled alcohol in carry-on must be 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less per container, unless it's a duty-free purchase sealed in a tamper-evident bag with a recent receipt.
Checked-bag details
Allowed with conditions. Checked baggage allows alcoholic beverages between 24–70% ABV (48–140 proof) in containers up to 5 liters per passenger. Alcohol at or below 24% ABV (like most beer and wine) has no quantity limit; alcohol over 70% ABV is not allowed at all.
Quantity limit
3.4 oz (per container)
Special instructions
If traveling internationally, check destination customs limits on how much alcohol you can bring into the country duty-free.
Related rules
FAQ
- Can I check a bottle of wine in my luggage?
- Yes — wine and beer (typically under 24% ABV) have no quantity limit in checked baggage. Spirits between 24-70% ABV are limited to 5 liters per passenger, and anything over 70% ABV isn't allowed.
- How much duty-free alcohol can I bring into the US?
- Generally one liter per person duty-free, though this is a customs allowance, separate from the airline/TSA packing rules above — check CBP's guidance for current limits.
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Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Travel · Last verified: 2026-07-29
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.