Headphones
Headphones are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, confirmed directly by TSA.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. TSA permits headphones — wired or wireless, noise-cancelling or not — in carry-on bags without restriction.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Headphones can also go in checked bags. If yours are noise-cancelling with a built-in battery, carry-on is still a smart choice to avoid damage to delicate electronics.
Related rules
FAQ
- Are noise-cancelling headphones treated differently at security?
- No. TSA treats them the same as any headphones — they're allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Their built-in battery doesn't change the screening process.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.