Yes. Only small ones in carry-on: a snow globe holding 3.4 oz (100 ml) of liquid or less (about tennis-ball size) is allowed if the whole globe, base included, fits in your quart-size bag. Bigger ones must be checked.
Carry-on bagWith limits
Allowed if it appears to hold 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less and the entire globe fits inside your one quart-size resealable bag.
Checked bagAllowed
Snow globes of any size are allowed in checked bags.
Checked against official TSA, FAA and government pages on . These are US rules unless we say otherwise; the TSA officer at the checkpoint makes the final call.
The rules in numbers
- Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) of liquid or less, whole globe inside one quart-size bag
- Larger globes: checked bags only
Packing tips
- Wrap globes in clothing and place in the center of your checked suitcase to protect the glass.
- Officers judge by appearance; tennis-ball size is TSA's rule of thumb.
- Remember the globe uses up your quart bag space.
Questions people ask
Can I bring a snow globe in my carry-on?
Only if it holds 3.4 oz or less and fits entirely inside your quart-size bag.
What size snow globe is allowed through TSA?
About tennis-ball size or smaller (3.4 oz of liquid). Bigger globes must be checked.