Updated August 2026 The short answer: yes, you can bring a common lighter on a plane, but the rules depend on the type of lighter and whether it goes in your carry-on or your checked bag. Disposable lighters and Zippos are treated one way, electric arc lighters another, and torch lighters are banned outright. Lighter fluid and butane refill cans cannot fly at all. This guide summarizes the rules as published by the TSA on its "What Can I Bring?" pages, checked in August 2026. Rules can change, and the TSA officer at the checkpoint always has the final say,...