New York JFK to San Francisco International liquid rules
JFK → SFO · United States → United States
100ml both ways. Use 100ml containers in cabin baggage for both journeys.
Rule basis: Both airports have official guidance we can show (see each airport's source and check status).
What to do: Conservative packing fallback: containers of 100ml (3.4oz) or less, all in one clear quart-sized resealable bag, ready to take out at security. Exceptions: JFK: TSA lists medications and infant/child nourishment as exemptions to the 3.4oz (100ml) limit — tell the officer; they may need extra screening. JFK: Duty-free liquids over 3.4oz (100ml) are allowed only on international journeys connecting in the US, in the retailer's sealed tamper-evident bag with the receipt (bought within 48 hours), and must still pass screening. SFO: TSA lists medications and infant/child nourishment as exemptions to the 3.4oz (100ml) limit — tell the officer; they may need extra screening. SFO: Duty-free liquids over 3.4oz (100ml) are allowed only on international journeys connecting in the US, in the retailer's sealed tamper-evident bag with the receipt (bought within 48 hours), and must still pass screening.
Liquid Limits is a travel planning tool, not an official aviation source. Always confirm with the airport before you travel.
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Outbound · JFK
- TSA lists medications and infant/child nourishment as exemptions to the 3.4oz (100ml) limit — tell the officer; they may need extra screening.
- Duty-free liquids over 3.4oz (100ml) are allowed only on international journeys connecting in the US, in the retailer's sealed tamper-evident bag with the receipt (bought within 48 hours), and must still pass screening.
Return · SFO
- TSA lists medications and infant/child nourishment as exemptions to the 3.4oz (100ml) limit — tell the officer; they may need extra screening.
- Duty-free liquids over 3.4oz (100ml) are allowed only on international journeys connecting in the US, in the retailer's sealed tamper-evident bag with the receipt (bought within 48 hours), and must still pass screening.
What to pack in cabin baggage
Conservative packing fallback: containers of 100ml (3.4oz) or less, all in one clear quart-sized resealable bag, ready to take out at security. This works at both JFK and SFO, including any exceptions listed above. Keep medications and contact lens solution accessible — they can usually go above the limit.
What to check in hold luggage
Full-size shampoo, perfume, sunscreen, olive oil, jam — anything over the limit. Wrap glass in clothes and seal liquids in plastic bags in case pressure changes pop the lids.
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Packing checklist for JFK → SFO
A short checklist for this trip — pack what you need to stay within the rules above.
Match the stricter airport's 100ml limit.
Required for liquids at the security tray.
Anything bigger goes in the hold.
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