Shipping Method Explanations

On-schedule Delivery to U.S. Addresses Prompt, dependable, low-cost ground delivery makes UPS Ground an excellent choice for all your routine shipments.

Guaranteed day of delivery from all addresses in the 48 contiguous states of the U.S. to every address in the 48 contiguous states

Service Availability

Available from the 48 contiguous states of the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Hawaii for delivery to the contiguous 48 states Available from certain points in Alaska to every address in the 48 contiguous states Intra-Alaska Ground available between certain points within Alaska Intra-Oahu Ground provides next-business-day delivery to and from every address on Oahu

For specific guarantee details and service availability, use our online applications to calculate delivery time and estimate cost.

Benefits

Reliable delivery combined with up-to-the minute tracking information Prompt, dependable, low-cost delivery

Guaranteed Overnight Delivery by 10:30 a.m. UPS Next Day Air® features fast, reliable delivery to every address in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, making it the right choice for all your overnight shipments.

Guaranteed delivery by 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, or the end of next business day depending on location Delivery by noon or 1:30 p.m. on Saturday Deliveries to Hawaii may take an extra day Deliveries to remote locations in Alaska may take an additional 1-5 days

Service Availability

Available in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Available for weekday and Saturday deliveries Next business day service for customers in Hawaii to all addresses in Hawaii using Inter-Island Air

Benefits

Next-day service combined with up-to-the minute tracking information makes UPS Next Day Air the right choice for critical overnight shipments Fast, reliable service to every address in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Next-day service on both weekdays and Saturdays

Guaranteed Second-day Delivery Use UPS 2nd Day Air® as an economical alternative for time-sensitive shipments that do not require next day delivery.

Guaranteed on-time delivery throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico by the end of the second business day
Intra-Alaska shipments are not guaranteed Deliveries to remote locations in Alaska may take an additional 1-5 days

Service Availability

Available throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Intra-Alaska shipments are not guaranteed

Benefits

Second-day delivery combined with up-to-the minute tracking information makes UPS 2nd Day Air the right choice for shipments that do not require overnight delivery
Second-day service provides substantial savings compared to rates for overnight service Fast, reliable delivery guaranteed by the end of the second business day

Guaranteed Three-day Delivery UPS 3 Day Select® offers the ideal mix of economy and guaranteed on-time delivery.

Guaranteed delivery within three business days to and from every U.S. address in the 48 contiguous states

Service Availability

Available in the U.S. in the 48 contiguous states

Benefits

Guaranteed third-day delivery combined with up-to-the minute tracking information Third-day service provides the ideal mix of economy and guaranteed on-time delivery Reliable delivery guaranteed by the end of the third business day