Can I Fly to Alaska With a Vape Pen?

If you vape and are planning a trip to Alaska, you may be wondering if you can bring your vape pen on the plane.

The short answer is YES, you can fly to Alaska with a nicotine vape pen, but only in your carry-on bag.

TSA does not allow vapes in checked luggage. Here is what to know before you pack.

Can You Bring A Vape Pen On A Plane To Alaska?

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens passengers and their bags at US airports, including flights to Alaska.

According to the TSA's vaping device rules, electronic smoking devices are allowed only in carry-on baggage. They are not allowed in checked bags.

TSA does not require your vape to be charged. It does require you to prevent the heating element from switching on by accident.

Bringing A Vape Pen In Your Carry-On Bag

Pack your vape pen in your carry-on. Turn it off or lock it, or remove the battery if it is removable, so it can't fire in your bag.

Each lithium-ion battery must be 100 watt-hours or less, which covers almost all vape batteries. The TSA officer has the final say at the checkpoint.

Packing Your Vape Pen In Your Checked Luggage

Don't. TSA lists vapes as not allowed in checked bags, because lithium batteries in the hold can start fires that crew can't reach.

If you check a bag at the gate, take your vape and any spare batteries out first and keep them with you.

You should also know Alaska's rules once you land. Vaping is legal for adults, but Alaska's smokefree law bans vaping in enclosed public places and workplaces.

Guidance From TSA

TSA says passengers must take effective measures to prevent accidental activation of the heating element. Use the device's lock, a protective case, or remove the battery where possible.

Check with your airline on any limit on the number of devices you can carry. Keep spare batteries in a case, away from coins, keys and other metal objects.

E-liquid in your carry-on follows TSA's liquids rules, so keep bottles small and in your liquids bag.

Can I Fly from the US to Alaska with a Vape Pen and a Cartridge with Cannabis Oil?

TSA's vape rules cover the device and its battery. They don't make cannabis cartridges legal to carry.

TSA officers don't search for drugs, but if they find an illegal substance, TSA refers the matter to law enforcement. The safest choice is to leave cannabis cartridges at home.

This applies to both carry-on and checked luggage.

Can I Buy Vape Pen and Cartridges in Alaska?

Yes. Vape pens and e-liquids are sold legally in Alaska to adults 21 and over, the federal minimum age under Tobacco 21.

Bring a valid photo ID, since retailers must check age.

Where Can I Buy a Vape Pen in Alaska?

You can buy a vape pen at licensed vape shops and other tobacco retailers in Alaska's larger towns. Selection may be limited in rural areas.

Online orders are more limited. USPS generally no longer mails vape products to consumers, with a narrow exception for some shipments within Alaska or Hawaii.

So Can I Fly to Alaska With a Vape Pen?

Yes, you can fly to Alaska with a vape pen, as long as it is in your carry-on bag. Vapes are not allowed in checked luggage.

Lock or switch off the device so it can't fire, and be ready for a TSA officer to inspect it. Once in Alaska, don't vape in enclosed public places or workplaces.

Leave cannabis cartridges at home. With a little planning, you can travel to Alaska without trouble.

Alaska Vape Travel FAQ

Can I bring a vape pen on a plane to Alaska?

Yes, in your carry-on bag only. TSA does not allow vapes in checked luggage, and you must prevent the device from switching on by accident.

Is it legal to use a vape pen in Alaska?

Yes, for adults. Alaska's smokefree law bans vaping in enclosed public places and workplaces, such as bars, restaurants, stores, buses and taxis.

Can I buy a vape pen and cartridges in Alaska?

Yes. Vape pens and e-liquids are sold legally in Alaska to adults 21 and over.

Can I fly from the US to Alaska with a vape pen and a cartridge with cannabis oil?

Leave the cartridge at home. TSA doesn't search for drugs, but it refers any illegal substance it finds to law enforcement.

Sources

• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Alaska's Smokefree Workplace Law, Alaska Department of Health
• Tobacco 21, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Electronic smoking devices, USPS Employee News