Yes, within limits: in a carry-on only minis of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, in your quart bag. In a checked bag, the limit depends on how strong the drink is.
What the rules allow
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Limits by strength
Alcohol on US flights, as of October 2026
Alcohol by volume
Proof
Checked bag
Carry-on
24% or less
Up to 48
No FAA limit
3.4 oz minis in the quart bag
Over 24% up to 70%
Over 48 up to 140
5 L (1.3 gal) per person, unopened retail packaging
3.4 oz minis, unopened, in the quart bag
Over 70%
Over 140
Not allowed
Not allowed
US proof is twice the percent of alcohol by volume. No single package can hold more than 5 liters.
Drinking on board
FAA regulations don’t allow drinking alcohol you brought unless a flight attendant serves it, and flight attendants can’t serve a passenger who is intoxicated. TSA also says to check with your airline before you bring any alcohol on board.
Bottles from duty free
A bottle bought in duty free abroad can go through a US connection in its sealed bag, with the receipt: see duty-free liquids.
Common questions
Can a bottle of wine go in my carry-on?
Not a full bottle through a US checkpoint, where TSA allows only 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in a carry-on. A full bottle goes in your checked bag.
Is 151 proof rum allowed on a plane?
No, TSA and the FAA don't allow drinks over 140 proof (70% alcohol), such as 151 proof rum and grain alcohol, in any bag.
Limits come from TSA’s alcohol pages, the FAA’s PackSafe chart and its rule, 49 CFR 175.10. Checked against published data from TSA, FAA and US DOT (eCFR).
See all 5 sources
TSA, Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule (with its duty free exemption for inbound international flights)
TSA, What Can I Bring?: Alcoholic beverages
TSA, What Can I Bring?: Alcoholic beverages over 140 proof
FAA, PackSafe chart (printable, updated November 14, 2025): medical and toiletry articles, aerosols, alcoholic beverages, duty-free perfume
US DOT (eCFR), 49 CFR 175.10: exceptions for passengers, crewmembers and air operators
General guidance from airline, TSA and FAA rules, checked on the date shown. Rules change, and the airline and security officers decide on the day: check your airline before you fly.