Want to bring more than 3.4 ounces of hand sanitizer? You can. The TSA lifted that rule during COVID, and it hasn’t changed. Pack a 12-ounce bottle, but be ready for a secondary screening. They’ll test it. Don’t be weird.
What Size Liquids Can I Take On An Airplane at Santa Maria blog
Solid deodorant is fine. Gel deodorant is a liquid. Stick with the chalky stuff, and you’re golden.
Love to travel with wine? Buy it after security. The duty-free shop is a magical land where the 3.4-ounce rule doesn’t apply. Just don’t open that giant bottle mid-flight—the flight attendants will judge you.
The Quirky Exceptions
Medically necessary liquids get a pass. Insulin, eye drops, and even liquid nutrition can exceed 3.4 ounces. But declare them at security. Don’t be sneaky. The TSA agents appreciate honesty—they have a strange sense of humor.
Baby formula and breast milk? Also exempt. Even if your “baby” is a 5-year-old who just really likes milk. The TSA will nod politely while you explain. Don’t test this.
And here’s a wild one: cheese spreadable? Liquid. Hard cheese? Solid. You can bring a wheel of cheddar in your carry-on. The TSA doesn’t care about your cheese. Use this power wisely.
