Can you take unopened snacks through TSA?

Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.



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10 TSA-Approved Snacks
  • Trail Mix.
  • Beef Jerky.
  • Cheese & Crackers.
  • Veggies & Hummus (under 3.4 oz)
  • Sandwich (use individual packets of mayo or mustard)
  • Nuts.
  • Granola/Protein Bar.
  • Muffins/Baked Goods (no jelly, cream, or custard-filled donuts)


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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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Hot Tip: The 3-1-1 rule states that you can carry on items that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less in a 1-quart-sized bag. There is no limit to the amount of food you can bring on board, as long as it can fit in your carry-on luggage!

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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Water bottles must be empty. If you get to the TSA checkpoint with a water bottle containing any liquid, you must drink it or throw it away.

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Yes, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow you to bring sandwiches through airport security in your carry-on baggage. If the sandwiches aren't already pre-packaged, they should be wrapped or placed in a resealable bag or container with a secure lid.

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Checked Bags: Yes Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

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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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Non-liquid, non-gelatinous candies like chocolate bars, gummy bears, and hard candies are typically permitted on domestic flights and international flights departing from the USA.

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But TSA replied that there is no new policy governing food, and the request is simply to reduce clutter in bags for X-ray screening. “This is an opportunity for them to clarify the rules,” said Sree Sreenivasan, a social-media consultant. “We all want to cooperate. We want this to work.”

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The first one that comes to mind is a simple ham and cheese sandwich on a baguette with cornichons and a little butter.

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You may not be nuts about it, but TSA considers your PB a liquid. In carry-on, it needs to be 3.4oz or less, the TSA said via posts on Twitter and Instagram. The agency says peanut butter fits its definition of liquid, which it declares as something with no definite shape that takes the shape of its container.

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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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According to the TSA, limiting containers to what can fit inside a quart-size bag prevents what former TSA administrator Kip Hawley once called a “critical diameter” to blow anything up. The size of the container precludes enough of a potentially explosive liquid from being carried on board.

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And even easier is when you can order them from Amazon and they come right to your house!
  • Fruit Pouches. Even though these are a liquid, fruit pouches are 100% allowed on planes. ...
  • Dried Fruit. ...
  • Cheese Sticks. ...
  • Single Serving Nut Packs. ...
  • Fruit Bars. ...
  • Veggie Chips. ...
  • On-the-go Trail Mix Packs. ...
  • Individual Popcorn Packs.


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Here's a quick list of some of the best food to pack to enjoy at high altitudes whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer savory treats.
  • Dark chocolate and snack bars.
  • Turkey or beef jerky.
  • Crackers and breadsticks.
  • Dried fruit like dried apricots, banana chips, raisins etc.
  • Veg based sushi.


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Keep the food at 40 degrees F or colder. Pack your cooler with several inches of ice or use frozen gel-packs, frozen juice boxes or frozen water bottles. Block ice keeps longer than ice cubes. Use clean, empty milk or water jugs to pre-freeze blocks of ice.

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Toothpaste is considered a liquid by the TSA (Transport Security Agency), even though it's technically a paste. In fact, all pastes, gels, waxes, and lotions are also classified as liquids. And even today, these substances are still restricted by the 3-1-1 rule in hand luggage due to safety threats.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring on both a carry-on and a personal item like a backpack, laptop bag, purse, briefcase, shopping bag, etc. The general rule of thumb is that your personal item is smaller in dimension than your carry-on bag and it can fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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Can you put clothes in your personal items? Certainly, you can pack clothes in your personal items or carry-on bag. But for a better experience, we recommend packing most of your clothes in your carry on and leaving extra space in your personal items.

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