The reliability of domestic small package shipping through UPS combined with Unishippers Platinum Service makes our alliance a powerful tool for small to mid-sized business shippers.
UPS domestic shipping through Unishippers offers these advantages:
- Five pickup options
- Access to more than 80,000 drop off locations
- Delivery to more zip codes and U.S. businesses by 10:30 am than FedEx®
- One driver for all your ground, air and international shipments with charges per pickup, not per package
- Proactive, flexible customer service
Get the best small package service at a great price with UPS domestic shipping and Unishippers.
What is Domestic Shipping?
Domestic shipping is the process of shipping a package within the United States from one state to another. UPS domestic shipping allows you to ship to all 50 states and Puerto Rico with tracking information available 24 hours a day.
How Long Does Domestic Shipping Take?
Domestic shipping times vary depending on how far your shipment is going and the UPS domestic shipping option you choose. The most cost-effective option is UPS domestic ground shipping, which takes 1-5 days. If you have an urgent shipping need, you can choose UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2 Day Air, or UPS 3 Day Select.
UPS U.S. Delivery Options
| 1 Day | |
| UPS Next Day Air® Early | Express delivery is guaranteed by 8:00 a.m. the next business day to major cities in the 48 contiguous states. Next business day delivery by 8:30 am, 9:00 am or 9:30 am to most other cities in the U.S., including Anchorage, Alaska. |
| UPS Next Day Air® | Express delivery is guaranteed the next business day by 10:30 a.m., 12 noon or end of day, depending on the destination. |
| UPS Next Day Air Saver® | Express delivery is guaranteed by next business day at 3:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. to commercial destinations where UPS Next Day Air delivery is committed by 10:30 a.m. or 12 noon, respectively. |
| 2 Days | |
| UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.® | Express delivery guaranteed by 10:30 a.m. or 12 noon on the second business day to metropolitan commercial destinations. |
| UPS 2nd Day Air® | Express delivery guaranteed by end of second business day throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. |
| 3 Days | |
| UPS 3 Day Select® | Express delivery guaranteed by end of third business day throughout the 48 contiguous states. |
| Within 5 Days | |
| UPS Ground | Day-definite delivery within one to five business days throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. |
How to Calculate UPS Domestic Shipping Rates
It’s easy to calculate your domestic shipping costs in 4 easy steps:
- Package your shipment in a box or padded envelope with parcel tape. Consider packing your item with bubble wrap or packing peanuts to protect your package and prevent things from shifting around in transit.
- Weigh your shipment after it is appropriately packaged.
- Measure your package dimensions. Make a note of the Length x Width x Height.
- Enter the zip code of sender and receiver, along with the weight of your package in our shipping quote form