Need it fast but not overnight? UPS 2nd Day Air delivers to anywhere in the US within 2 business days, guaranteed.
No credit card required • No monthly fees • No contracts
UPS 2nd Day Air is the perfect middle ground between economy shipping and overnight delivery. Guaranteed 2-day delivery with all the reliability UPS is known for.
Time-sensitive orders that don't need overnight delivery. Perfect for perishable items, replacement parts, medical supplies, and eCommerce stores offering 2-day shipping to compete with Amazon Prime.
Want to see exact rates for your package?
Calculate Your RateDelivery by end of day, second business day. Money-back guarantee if late.
Delivers to any US address including Alaska and Hawaii.
Automatic protection. Upgrade for high-value shipments.
Add 2nd Day Air AM for delivery by 10:30 AM to most locations.
Available for additional fee. Arrive Saturday instead of Monday.
Ship heavy packages that need fast delivery.
Get access to discounted UPS rates in under 5 minutes
Sign up in 30 seconds. No credit card or commitment required.
Input your package dimensions and destination to see instant rates.
Purchase your discounted label and schedule a pickup or drop off.
UPS guarantees delivery by end of day on the second business day. If they miss the deadline, you can request a refund of shipping charges.
Use 2nd Day Air when you need guaranteed fast delivery. UPS Ground may arrive in 2 days for nearby zones, but it's not guaranteed. 2nd Day Air guarantees the timeline.
Standard 2nd Day Air delivers by end of day (usually 7 PM). 2nd Day Air AM guarantees delivery by 10:30 AM for an additional fee.
Standard delivery is business days only. Saturday delivery is available for an additional fee. No Sunday delivery.
If you ship Monday, it arrives Wednesday. Ship Tuesday, arrives Thursday. Weekends don't count. Check cutoff times - usually 5-6 PM for same-day processing.
If delivery timing is critical (perishables, urgent orders, time-sensitive documents), absolutely. For flexible timelines, UPS Ground is more economical.
Join 50,000+ sellers who save up to 70% on every shipment. No monthly fees, no hidden costs, no contracts.
No credit card required • Ship your first package in 5 minutes