Peut-on apporter Cash en avion ?
Yes — you can bring cash on a plane in your carry-on luggage. Domestic US/Canada: no limit.
- · Domestic US/Canada: no limit
- · International from the US: declare ≥ $10,000 (FinCEN Form 105)
- · International from Canada: declare ≥ CA$10,000 to CBSA
- · Declaring is free and legal — failing to declare risks seizure
- · Large amounts may draw extra screening questions about source/purpose
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Règles par autorité de sécurité
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Carry-on
Yes
Yes, there is no legal limit to cash on US domestic flights. On international flights you must declare $10,000+ (or foreign equivalent).
Checked bag
Yes
Legally allowed, but never wise — checked bags are the highest-theft point of any trip. Cash stays on you or in carry-on.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Comment emballer cash
Bagage de cabine: Yes, there is no legal limit to cash on US domestic flights. On international flights you must declare $10,000+ (or foreign equivalent).
Bagage en soute: Legally allowed, but never wise — checked bags are the highest-theft point of any trip. Cash stays on you or in carry-on.
L’agent de contrôle a toujours le dernier mot pour décider si un article est autorisé.
Foire aux questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Cash in a carry-on?
Yes, there is no legal limit to cash on US domestic flights. On international flights you must declare $10,000+ (or foreign equivalent).
Can you pack Cash in checked luggage?
Legally allowed, but never wise — checked bags are the highest-theft point of any trip. Cash stays on you or in carry-on.
How much cash can I carry on a flight?
Domestically in the US or Canada: unlimited. Internationally: as much as you like, but you must declare $10,000+ (CA$10,000+ out of Canada) on arrival/departure to customs.
Can I carry cash on a domestic flight?
Yes, with no legal limit in the US or Canada. TSA may ask about very large amounts, and they can refer matters to law enforcement — carry documentation of the source if it is a big sum.
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