USPS vs FedEx vs UPS Pricing
Shipping from Maryland to Georgia, cheapest rates for a 1 lb. package
Below are discount prices for a 1 pound parcel that measures 12 x 9 x 2 inches. The example box would be shipping from Baltimore, MD to Atlanta, GA. 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.
| Carrier | Service level | Delivery days | Price | Purchase label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FedEx
| Priority Overnight® | 2 | $75.84 | |
UPS
| 2nd Day Air® | 2 | $9.31 | |
USPS
| Priority Mail | 2 | $7.20 | |
UPS
| Ground Saver | 3 | $6.11 | Buy CHEAPEST |
UPS
| 2nd Day Air A.M.® | 2 | $12.96 | |
FedEx
| 2Day® A.M. | 3 | $28.54 | |
UPS
| Next Day Air® Early | 1 | $67.91 | Buy FASTEST |
USPS
| Ground Advantage | 3 | $6.46 | |
FedEx
| Express Saver® | 5 | $22.11 | |
FedEx
| 2Day® | 4 | $24.24 | |
UPS
| Next Day Air Saver® | 1 | $32.02 | |
USPS
| Priority Mail Express | 1 | $34.10 | |
UPS
| Next Day Air® | 1 | $37.91 | |
FedEx
| Ground | 2 | $14.19 | |
FedEx
| First Overnight® | 2 | $143.73 | |
FedEx
| Standard Overnight® | 3 | $69.43 | |
UPS
| 3 Day Select® | 3 | $9.94 | |
UPS
| Ground | 2 | $6.17 | Buy BESTVALUE |
Prices last updated on November 1, 2024 11:44:00 (UTC)
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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