¿Se puede llevar Saw en un avión?
No — no puedes llevar saw en el equipaje de mano por los controles de seguridad. Cabin: banned (includes cordless power saws).
- · Cabin: banned (includes cordless power saws)
- · Checked: sheathe/wrap blades — TSA’s explicit words
- · Spare lithium tool batteries: cabin only
On this page · 5 sections
Normativas por autoridad de seguridad
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Mano:
NO
No — saws, including cordless portable power saws, are banned from carry-on.
Bodega:
SÍ
Yes — allowed checked; TSA requires sharp objects be sheathed or securely wrapped to protect baggage handlers.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Cómo empacar saw
Equipaje de mano: No — saws, including cordless portable power saws, are banned from carry-on.
Equipaje facturado: Yes — allowed checked; TSA requires sharp objects be sheathed or securely wrapped to protect baggage handlers.
El oficial de seguridad del aeropuerto siempre tiene la decisión final sobre si un artículo pasa el control.
Preguntas frecuentes
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring a Saw in a carry-on?
No — saws, including cordless portable power saws, are banned from carry-on.
Can you pack a Saw in checked luggage?
Yes — allowed checked; TSA requires sharp objects be sheathed or securely wrapped to protect baggage handlers.
Can I bring a hand saw on a plane?
Not in carry-on — saws are checked-baggage only in the US and Canada, sheathed or wrapped.
Can I fly with a cordless circular saw?
Yes, checked: tool installed battery can stay attached; spare lithium batteries must go in the cabin.
Last verified:
Verified against official sources. Rules change — for high-stakes items, confirm with your airline and the screening authority. Our verification method →