Can you fly with a vape pen to the US Virgin Islands? Yes, in your carry-on. Here are the TSA and FAA rules, the federal age limit and some tips for flying.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To United States Virgin Islands?

Domestic Flights

Yes. Flights from the US mainland to the US Virgin Islands follow normal TSA rules, and vapes are allowed in your carry-on bag or on your person.

What you can't do is pack a vape in checked luggage, or use or charge it on the plane. The FAA says vapes are a fire risk and must stay in the cabin.

International Flight Regulations

The same rules apply if you fly in from another country: carry-on only, no vaping or charging on board. Also check the rules of any country where you change planes.

Carry On Luggage Restrictions

The TSA allows vapes in carry-on bags only. Each lithium ion battery must be 100 Wh or less, and you must protect the device from switching on by accident.

Spare batteries also go in your carry-on, with the terminals covered. Nicotine e-liquid bottles must be 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and fit in your quart-sized liquids bag.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in United States Virgin Islands?

Federal Law

No. The US Virgin Islands is a US territory, and vapes are legal for adults there. The FDA regulates the manufacture, import, sale and distribution of e-cigarettes.

Under the federal Tobacco 21 law, signed on December 20, 2019, it is illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under 21.

Local Laws

We could not verify local vaping rules in the US Virgin Islands. Hotels, restaurants, beaches and other places may set their own rules.

Look for signs, ask before you vape indoors, and check with the territorial government if you need specifics.

Conclusion

You can fly to the US Virgin Islands with a vape pen in your carry-on. You must be 21 to buy vapes, and you should check local rules before you vape in public.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

With a bit of preparation, flying with a vape pen is simple. Here are some tips:

• Check the rules before you fly: Read the TSA rules and your airline's policy. Airlines can limit how many devices you carry.
• Carry-on only: Keep your vape and spare batteries with you in the cabin. If your bag is checked at the gate, take them out first.
• Prevent accidental activation: Switch the device off or lock it, and use a case. Cover spare battery terminals or use a battery case.
• Pack e-liquid properly: Bottles of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less go in your liquids bag. Tanks can leak with pressure changes, so carry them empty or nearly empty.
• No vaping or charging on board: Wait until you are off the plane and in a place where vaping is allowed.
• Check connections: If you change planes in another country, check its rules too.

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Sources

• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration
• Tobacco 21, U.S. Food and Drug Administration