Travel CPAP Machines
Travel & Portable CPAP Machines: Therapy That Fits in Your Carry-On
A travel CPAP machine, also called a portable, mini, or small CPAP, delivers the same prescribed therapy as your home unit, the same 4 to 20 cm H2O of pressure, in a body small and light enough to pack. Most use waterless humidification (a heat-and-moisture exchanger), so there is no tank to fill and no distilled water to carry. They are made for flights, road trips, camping, and any night away from your usual setup.
Shopping highlights: the Transcend Micro is the lightest at about 0.48 lb, and the ResMed AirMini pairs with the ResMed app and its own travel mask kits. Want our full ranked breakdown? Read the 2026 travel CPAP guide, or compare the two most popular head to head: AirMini vs Transcend Micro.
Compare travel CPAP machines
| Machine | Weight | Noise | Humidification | Auto / Fixed | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResMed AirMini | 10.6 oz | 29 dBA | Waterless (HumidX) | Auto + fixed | No built-in; needs power (RPS II optional) |
| Transcend Micro | 0.48 lb | 27 dBA | Waterless (AirMist) | Auto | Optional PowerAway |
| Transcend Micro 510 | 0.49 lb | 27 dBA | Waterless (AirMist) | Auto | Optional PowerAway |
| Luna TravelPAP | 14.1 oz | Under 30 dBA | See product page | CPAP + Auto | See product page |
Every machine here runs a 4 to 20 cm H2O pressure range and is FAA-compliant for use on board (the AirMini has no internal battery, so it needs an onboard power source; check each product page for its FAA compliance letter). None has a built-in battery, optional batteries are available for some, and runtime depends on your pressure, so see the product page. For power options, see CPAP batteries.
Flying, power, and bundles
Heading to the airport? Our flying with a CPAP guide covers TSA, carry-on rules, and FAA compliance letters. Want a complete travel kit? Build one from our AirMini travel bundles. Shopping for a full-size home machine instead? Browse CPAP machines.
