can you fly with a passport instead of a real id

Yes, you can fly with a U.S. passport instead of a REAL ID. The U.S. passport book and passport card are both REAL ID compliant and accepted by TSA for domestic air travel. If you do not have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID, you can use a valid U.S. passport to board domestic flights. The passport is also required for international air travel. Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID or an accepted alternative like a passport is needed to board domestic flights within the United States.