Can I Bring Spray Sunscreen on a Plane?

Spray Sunscreen Showdown: Carry-On or Check-In Clash?

Hey all, Sunscreen is a travel must-have, no doubt about it. But packing it can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to spray sunscreen. Can you bring that beachy mist in your carry-on, or is it relegated to check-in purgatory? I always seem to forget and end up having to buy a new bottle at the airport, so I figured I’d ask the experts. What are the TSA rules for bringing spray sunscreen? Carry-on or checked luggage?

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You can bring spray sunscreen on a plane, but there are some rules to follow. For carry-on bags, the TSA allows liquids, aerosols, and gels in containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or smaller, and they all must fit into a single quart-sized, clear, resealable bag. If your spray sunscreen is larger than 3.4 ounces, you’ll need to pack it in your checked luggage.

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Checked, sure, but don’t pack it in a carry-on bag otherwise, you’ll have to check it, put it in your car, give it to a non-flying friend, or discard it.

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Yes, you can bring spray sunscreen on a plane, but it must be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) if carried in your carry-on. Larger containers should be placed in checked baggage.

I’ve had my share of frustrations with packing sunscreen for travel. According to TSA rules, you can bring spray sunscreen in your carry-on, but it must be in a container of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and fit into your quart-sized bag of liquids. Anything larger has to go in checked luggage. I’ve learned the hard way by buying new sunscreen at the airport when I forgot this rule. Keeping a small bottle in my carry-on and the rest in checked luggage has made my travels smoother and saved me from those last-minute airport purchases.