USPS vs FedEx vs UPS Pricing
Shipping from Iowa to Alaska, cheapest rates for a package
Below are discount prices for a 12 ounce parcel that measures 12 x 9 x 2 inches. The example box would be shipping from Des Moines, IA to Anchorage, AK. We list rates and shipping times from popular providers. The cheapest, fastest, and best value carriers are highlighted in the table below. The "Best Value" tag shows the rate that best balances low prices and fewer delivery days. For real-time quotes using custom dimensions, sign up for a free Shippo account.
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| Carrier | Service | Days | Retail | Your Price▼ | Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USPSCHEAPESTBESTVALUE | Ground Advantage | 4 | — | $6.59 | — | Buy |
USPS | Priority Mail | 3 | — | $12.87 | — | Buy |
UPS | Ground | 6 | — | $30.87 | — | Buy |
UPS | 2nd Day Air® | 2 | — | $38.14 | — | Buy |
FedEx | Ground | 5 | — | $50.35 | — | Buy |
USPS | Priority Mail Express | 2 | — | $50.50 | — | Buy |
UPS | Next Day Air® | 1 | — | $82.37 | — | Buy |
FedEx | 2Day® | 3 | — | $87.25 | — | Buy |
FedEx | 2Day® A.M. | 3 | — | $96.77 | — | Buy |
UPSFASTEST | Next Day Air® Early | 1 | — | $114.14 | — | Buy |
FedEx | Standard Overnight® | 2 | — | $126.95 | — | Buy |
FedEx | Priority Overnight® | 2 | — | $139.93 | — | Buy |
FedEx | First Overnight® | 2 | — | $228.10 | — | Buy |
Prices last updated on November 1, 2025 09:28:42 (UTC)
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Warning
- The above discount prices are only available online. You will get quoted different prices in-store.
- You can save as much as 80% from buying online vs. paying full retail from a physical brick and mortar location, such as a UPS Store or Post Office.
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