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Can you fly with 750 ml of alcohol?

The TSA allows unopened bottles of alcohol in carry-on bags. There are no proof limits for liquor in carry-ons like there are for checked luggage. However, all liquids must follow the 3.4 oz (100 ml) rule.



Yes, you can fly with a 750 ml bottle of alcohol, but in 2026, it must be packed in your checked luggage. Under the global "3-1-1" liquids rule for carry-on bags, you are only permitted to carry liquids in containers of 100 ml or less. A standard 750 ml bottle far exceeds this limit and will be confiscated at the security checkpoint if found in your hand luggage. When packing it in your checked bag, ensure the alcohol content is between 24% and 70% ABV; anything over 70% (140 proof) is considered a hazardous material and is strictly prohibited. For safety, wrap the bottle in bubble wrap or nestle it deep within your clothing to prevent breakage during transit. The only exception for hand luggage is if you purchase the alcohol at a Duty-Free shop after passing through security, in which case it must be carried in a secure, tamper-evident bag (STEB) provided by the retailer.

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Alcohol in Your Carry-on Bag
That means the alcohol needs to be in containers of 3.4 ounces or less and packed in a quart-sized clear plastic bag. Each passenger is only allowed 1 plastic bag. Any alcohol with an ABV over 70% or 140 proof is prohibited on airplanes in both checked or carry-on baggage.

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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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In addition, Mika Bulmash, founder and CEO of Wine for the World in New York, says to make sure that the suitcase's contents are full enough so that the bottle doesn't hit the side of your suitcase; it may break due to the impact.

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Place the wrapped bottle or container in the middle of your largest suitcase, surrounded by clothing and other soft items. A variation on this method involves using a hard-sided plastic or cardboard container to protect your liquid item. Use a small cardboard box or a sealed plastic container.

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Put the alcohol into the freezer bag and tightly seal it closed, pushing all the air out of the bag. I pack one wine/spirits bottle per bag or three beer cans/bottles per bag. Tape the top of the bag shut for extra security, although this is optional but recommended.

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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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Under current FAA regulations, passengers aren't allowed to drink alcohol while flying unless it's served by a flight attendant. Your flight attendant also isn't allowed to serve you if you're intoxicated.

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The TSA's liquid limit for carry-ons—known as the 3-1-1 rule—allows travelers to pack liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes under 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) in their carry-on bags. Passengers are allowed up to one quart-sized bag per person, or roughly nine 3.4-ounce containers in a single quart-sized bag.

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The FAA limits the total amount of restricted medicinal and toiletry articles, including aerosols, in checked baggage. The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces).

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3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring.

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