Food

Can I bring peanut butter on a plane?

Quick rules for flying with peanut butter in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.

🇺🇸 United States (TSA)

Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes

Yes, the famous one — peanut butter is a gel/spread per TSA. Max 3.4 oz (100 ml) in carry-on. Full-size jars must be checked.

Also known as: nut butter, almond butter
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