Traveling with Delta 8 THC Products – What you need to know

It is fine to travel with Delta 8 THC providing you are leaving from a State where Delta 8 is legal and flying into a State where Delta 8 is legal. This does not apply to international flights though, so many different laws comes into play when traveling with delta 8 THC out of the country and we strongly recommend against it. It is important to do your own research whenever you intend to travel across state lines with cannabis products or CBD oil.

Delta 8 THC has found immense popularity as an alternative to Delta 9 THC as it is more euphoric without any of the anxiety or paranoia that can often be experienced with Delta 9. As it is less psychoactive, many people prefer it as a way to treat pain and inflammation.

Flying with Delta 8 THC

It is always a good idea to check with the airline you are flying with, to check if they allow Delta 8 Products on their flight. Although they can give rather ambiguous answers, especially if they are not aware of the differences between Delta 8 & Delta 9 THC. Federal and state laws differ for cannabis infused products. So while it may be legal to put in a carry on bag in your departure airport, local law enforcement on the destination state could take a dim view and apply their local laws.

Taking a lab reports Certificate of Analysis with you is a good idea. This will prove that the product you have with you contains less than 0.3% THC. This way you have all of the documentation on hand if you are questioned about the products you are bringing with you. Federal law and state laws often differ, what is federally legal is guaranteed to have the same legal status at state or local regulations level. Hemp derived products were given legal status under the federal farm bill so it is possible to legally carry, but make sure you comply with all regulations whether it’s carry on items or in a checked baggage.

States where Delta 8 is banned:

(As of March 2022) Please not that many more States are in the process of making Delta 8 a banned substance. Traveling with Delta 8 THC to those is not recommended.

Many people choose to travel with their gummies and other edibles in plain packaging so as not to alert customs officials. It is very hard for TSA security officers to prove that your products contain a banned substance. If they did want to be difficult they could have you wait until the products are tested. It would most likely result in confiscating the products with no fine or arrest. Though it is a good idea to purchase your products from a reputable source and carry documentation that show your hemp products are not a controlled substance.

It is definitely not recommended to take any THC or CBD products with you when you are flying internationally. It may be legal at your destination country but you may get into trouble with customs at your port of arrival. We have heard many stories of people being held at their arrival port in Mexico and receiving a cash penalty for traveling with vapes and edibles. While CBD and THC products can comply with airline rules, you’re going to have a bad time if customs officers find illicit substances, medical cannabis, or even a hemp product.

Keeping your vacation stress free

It is a better idea to try to abstain for the duration of your vacation rather than endure a bad start to your trip. When in doubt, leave your product at home. Most countries will not be receptive to traveling with these products and it can seriously derail a well deserved rest. You can check with a legal expert to see if it is possible, but in this case refraining from bringing even legalized cannabis products is your safest best.