Quick Answer
⚠️ Non-alcoholic beer and wine are liquids under TSA rules.
✅ In carry-on, bottles/cans must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or smaller inside your quart-sized liquids bag.
✅ Larger bottles are only allowed in checked luggage or if purchased after security.
✈️ International flights: Customs may still restrict non-alcoholic beverages due to agriculture/import rules.
Details
- Carry-on:
- NA beer, wine, mocktails, kombucha, and similar beverages must follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
- Containers must be ≤ 3.4 oz to pass security.
- Full-size cans and bottles not allowed pre-security.
- After security:
- Full-size bottles/cans bought at airport shops or duty-free can be brought onboard.
- Checked luggage:
- Larger NA beer or wine bottles are permitted.
- Pack carefully in leak-proof sleeves or sealed bags to avoid breakage.
- International flights:
- Even though they are non-alcoholic, customs may restrict beverages with fruit, fermentation, or dairy. Always declare them.
TSA NA Beer/Wine Rules Summary
| Beverage Type | Carry-On | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NA beer / wine ≤ 3.4 oz | ✅ Allowed (quart bag) | ✅ Allowed |
| NA beer / wine > 3.4 oz | ❌ Not allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Duty-free sealed bottles/cans | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Kombucha / fermented drinks | ✅ ≤ 3.4 oz | ✅ Allowed |
Gotchas / Common Issues
- ✈️ Carbonation risk: NA beer and kombucha cans can leak or burst in checked luggage.
- ✈️ Customs restrictions: Even if alcohol-free, fruit/fermented drinks may be banned abroad.
- ✈️ Not exempt: Unlike baby milk or formula, NA beer/wine is not exempt from the 3-1-1 rule.
- ✈️ Best option: Buy or drink after security to avoid TSA confiscation.