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Key Takeaways

  • TSA counts sunscreen as a liquid, so any lotions, sprays, or gels in your carry on must be three point four ounces or less and fit into a single quart size liquids bag. 
  • You can bring sunscreen in your carry on as long as it follows the three one one rule, while sunscreen sticks and powders are solids and can be packed freely without size limits. 
  • Full size sunscreen bottles can go in checked luggage, as long as no container is over eighteen ounces and your total amount stays under the seventy ounce FAA limit. 
  • Spray sunscreens are allowed on planes too and must follow the same liquid rules, which means travel sizes go in your liquids bag and anything larger travels in your checked bag. 

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Can you bring sunscreen on a plane without getting it taken away at security? It’s a common question, and one worth asking before you toss your favorite SPF into a carry-on.

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