Soup
Soup is a liquid and follows the standard 3.4 oz carry-on rule, unlimited in checked bags.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Soup, whether homemade or store-bought, is a liquid and follows the standard 3.4 oz (100 mL) carry-on rule.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No size restriction in checked baggage.
Quantity limit
100 ml (per container)
Special instructions
A thermos of hot soup follows the same liquid rule as any other beverage container — it needs to be 3.4 oz or less, or empty, at the carry-on checkpoint.
Related rules
FAQ
- Can I bring a thermos of homemade soup in carry-on?
- Only if it's 3.4 oz or less. A full thermos of soup exceeds the liquids limit and should go in checked baggage, or be finished before the checkpoint.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.