Yes, with limits. Only in your carry-on or on your person. Vapes and e-cigarettes are banned from checked bags, you can't charge them on the plane, and using them on board is prohibited.
Allowed in the cabin, on your person or in carry-on. Protect them from accidental activation (e.g. remove the battery or use a lock). E-liquids follow the 3.4 oz (100 ml) liquids rule.
Prohibited by the FAA. If your bag is gate-checked or checked planeside, take vapes and spare vape batteries out first.
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
- Checked bags: never allowed
- No recharging of vapes or their batteries on the aircraft
- Use (vaping) on board is banned on US flights under DOT rules
- Spare vape batteries: carry-on only, terminals protected; lithium-ion max 100 Wh, lithium-metal max 2 g
- E-liquid in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container
Packing tips
- Disposable vapes count too; they contain lithium batteries.
- Pull your vape out of a roller bag before the gate agent tags it.
- Some airlines limit how many devices you can bring, so check if you carry several.
Questions people ask
Can I put a vape in my checked bag?
No. FAA rules ban e-cigarettes and vapes in checked luggage; carry them on your person or in your carry-on.
Can I vape on a plane?
No. DOT rules treat e-cigarettes as smoking and ban their use anywhere on the aircraft, including lavatories.