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FedEx Shipping Rates in 2026: Complete Price Guide

Every FedEx shipping rate for 2026 — Home Delivery, Ground, Express Saver, Overnight, and international services with surcharge breakdowns.

March 3, 20266 min read
FedEx Shipping Rates in 2026: Complete Price Guide

FedEx Shipping Rates in 2026: Complete Price Guide

FedEx rates update annually in January. This guide covers all 2026 FedEx domestic and international rates, surcharges, and strategies to get the lowest prices.

FedEx Ground / Home Delivery Rates 2026

FedEx Ground is for business addresses. FedEx Home Delivery is for residential addresses. Both use the same rate structure, but Home Delivery adds a residential surcharge.

Published Rates

WeightZone 2Zone 3Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8
1 lb$9.40$9.75$10.15$10.65$11.20$11.80$12.40
2 lbs$10.10$10.60$11.20$11.90$12.60$13.40$14.20
5 lbs$12.30$13.30$14.40$15.70$17.10$18.70$20.30
10 lbs$15.80$17.80$20.10$22.80$25.80$29.00$32.30
20 lbs$22.00$26.50$31.00$37.00$43.00$49.50$56.00
30 lbs$28.50$35.00$41.50$50.50$59.50$69.00$78.50
50 lbs$40.50$51.50$62.50$77.50$92.50$107.50$122.50
70 lbs$53.00$68.00$83.00$105.00$127.00$149.00$171.00
Published rates before discounts. Use atoship for discounted rates up to 89% off.

FedEx Ground Delivery Times

ZoneTransit Time
Zone 21-2 days
Zone 32-3 days
Zone 43-4 days
Zone 53-4 days
Zone 64-5 days
Zone 7-85-7 days

FedEx Home Delivery Bonus: Saturday Delivery

Unlike UPS, FedEx Home Delivery includes Saturday delivery at no extra charge. This is a significant advantage for residential shippers.

FedEx Express Rates 2026

FedEx Priority Overnight (Next Day by 10:30 AM)

WeightZone 2Zone 4Zone 6Zone 8
1 lb$31.00$37.00$43.00$49.00
2 lbs$34.00$41.00$48.00$55.00
5 lbs$43.00$53.00$64.00$75.00
10 lbs$56.00$70.00$88.00$106.00

FedEx Standard Overnight (Next Day by 3:00 PM)

WeightZone 2Zone 4Zone 6Zone 8
1 lb$27.00$32.00$37.00$43.00
2 lbs$30.00$36.00$42.00$48.00
5 lbs$38.00$46.00$55.00$65.00
10 lbs$49.00$61.00$76.00$92.00

FedEx 2Day

WeightZone 2Zone 4Zone 6Zone 8
1 lb$17.50$20.50$23.50$26.50
2 lbs$19.50$23.00$27.00$31.00
5 lbs$25.50$30.50$36.50$42.50
10 lbs$33.00$41.00$51.00$61.00

FedEx Express Saver (3 Business Days)

WeightZone 2Zone 4Zone 6Zone 8
1 lb$14.00$16.00$18.00$20.50
2 lbs$15.00$17.50$20.00$23.00
5 lbs$19.00$22.50$26.50$31.00
10 lbs$24.50$30.50$37.50$44.50

FedEx Surcharges 2026

SurchargeCost
Residential Delivery$6.40
Additional Handling (weight over 50 lbs)$30.00
Additional Handling (longest side over 48")$30.00
Additional Handling (not in corrugated box)$30.00
Large Package (over 96" length)$95.00
Oversize Charge (over 130" L+girth)$110.00
Address Correction$19.00
Delivery Area Surcharge (Residential)$4.20
Delivery Area Surcharge (Commercial)$2.80
Fuel SurchargeVariable (5-14%)
Saturday Delivery (Express)$16.00
Signature Options$6.00-$8.50
FedEx vs UPS surcharges: FedEx surcharges are generally $1-$2 lower than UPS equivalents, making FedEx slightly cheaper for packages that trigger additional handling fees.

FedEx Ground Economy (Formerly SmartPost)

FedEx Ground Economy is the cheapest FedEx option for lightweight packages delivered to residential addresses.

How it works: FedEx ships the package most of the way, then hands it off to USPS for final delivery.

WeightZone 2-4Zone 5-6Zone 7-8
1 lb$5.50-$7.00$6.50-$8.50$7.50-$10.00
2 lbs$6.50-$8.50$8.00-$10.50$9.50-$12.50
5 lbs$9.00-$12.00$11.00-$15.00$14.00-$18.00
Delivery time: 2-7 business days (slower than standard FedEx Ground)

Best for: Non-urgent residential deliveries under 5 lbs where price matters most.

How to Save on FedEx Shipping

  • Use a shipping platformatoship provides up to 89% off FedEx published rates, no minimums
  • Ship to commercial addresses — saves $6.40 in residential surcharges
  • Stay under 48" on longest side — avoids $30 additional handling fee
  • Stay under 50 lbs — avoids $30 overweight surcharge
  • Consider FedEx Ground Economy for non-urgent lightweight shipments
  • Use FedEx Home Delivery for residential — includes free Saturday delivery
  • FAQ

    How much does FedEx Ground cost?

    FedEx Ground starts at about $9.40 for a 1 lb package (Zone 2) at published rates. Discounted rates through platforms like atoship can reduce this by 50-89%.

    Is FedEx cheaper than USPS?

    For packages under 5 lbs, USPS is almost always cheaper. For packages 5-20 lbs, FedEx Ground can be competitive, especially to business addresses. For packages over 20 lbs, FedEx is often cheaper. Compare at atoship.com.

    Does FedEx deliver on Saturday?

    FedEx Home Delivery includes Saturday delivery at no extra charge. FedEx Ground (business) delivers Monday-Friday only. FedEx Express Saturday delivery costs $16 extra.

    How do I get discounted FedEx rates?

    The easiest way is through a shipping platform like atoship that offers pre-negotiated FedEx discounts up to 89% off. No contracts or minimum shipment requirements.

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