Fresh Fruit
Whole and cut fresh fruit is a solid food with no TSA restriction and no quantity limit, for domestic US flights.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Whole fruit — apples, bananas, oranges — and cut-up fresh fruit are solid food, not a liquid or gel, so TSA places no limit on how much you bring for a domestic flight.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restrictions in checked baggage.
Special instructions
This page covers TSA security screening only. Agricultural and customs rules are separate and stricter: flights from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands to the mainland restrict most fresh fruit to prevent invasive pests, and many countries (including international arrivals into the US) prohibit or require declaration of fresh produce at customs — check CBP or the destination country's agriculture rules before you fly internationally.
FAQ
- Is fresh fruit considered a liquid by TSA?
- No. Whole or cut fresh fruit is a solid food, so it isn't subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule and has no quantity limit for domestic US flights.
- Can I bring fruit through customs on an international trip?
- Not always. TSA's rule only covers airport security screening — customs and agricultural rules are separate and often ban or restrict fresh produce to prevent pests and disease. Declare any fruit you're carrying and check CBP or your destination's rules before flying internationally.
Related items
Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Travel · Last verified: 2026-07-31
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.