Can I fly with a 12 pack of beer?

The short answer is yes, you can typically pack beer in your checked luggage.



You can fly with a 12-pack of beer, but it must be in your checked luggage, as individual cans or bottles exceed the 3.4oz (100ml) liquid limit for carry-on bags. According to TSA and international 2026 regulations, there is no federal limit on the amount of alcohol under 24% ABV (like beer or wine) you can pack in checked bags, though you must stay within your airline's weight limits. To prevent a "beery mess," you should wrap each can in bubble wrap or a "WineSkin" and place the entire pack in a heavy-duty, leak-proof plastic bag before nesting it in the center of your suitcase surrounded by soft clothes. Note that while flying domestically is straightforward, international travel may require you to pay customs duties if you exceed the destination country's duty-free allowance, which is often as low as two liters for beer.

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For beer and wine under 24% ABV, there aren't any limitations on how much can travel in checked bags as long as it fits in your luggage. Anything over 70% ABV won't be permitted, but this would only apply to distillates and extremely hard liquor, not beer or wine.

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Checked Bags: Yes Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

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4-pack, 6-pack, 12-pack, case (24), 30-rack. Those are pretty much the standards. Shall we answer more of your burning beer questions?

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3. Can I pack canned beer in my checked bag? Canned beer is allowed in checked bags, but it may explode due to changes in air pressure and potentially damage clothes in your luggage. Luggage with cans and bottles may also be flagged during screening, so make sure to use a TSA-approved lock.

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TSA has determined that liquids, aerosols and gels, in limited quantities, are safe to bring aboard aircraft. So it is important to remember that all liquid, aerosol and gel items must be stored in containers 3.4 ounce or smaller.

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Opened containers aren't allowed. You can take a maximum of 5 liters per passenger for beverages 24 – 70 percent alcohol by volume in checked bags; customs regulations vary by country.

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We allow alcohol in checked luggage under the following conditions: Alcohol (wine and liquor) must be in the original unopened container with the manufacturer's label when transported as checked baggage. The maximum quantity of liquor that may be transported in or as checked baggage is five liters per Customer.

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Alcohol between 24 and 70% is limited to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be placed in your checked luggage, in its original unopened packaging. You may bring small alcohol bottles in your carry-on but they must not exceed 3.4 oz/100 ml.

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So what is a “beer flight?” According to Flitebrite.com: An individual may only have one flight of beer at a time for a total of 16 ounces. Examples: 4 ounces of beer in 4 glasses = 16 ounces • 8 ounces of beer in 2 glasses = 16 ounces • 2 ounces of beer in 8 glasses = 16 ounces . . .

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Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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Can you take food through airport security? Are you allowed to bring your own food/snacks on board a plane, or eat your own meal while waiting for your flight to depart? Yes, you are! Did you know that (in theory) you can even take a cheeseburger with you?

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