Knowledge Base

To help you decide which FedEx package delivery services are right for you and your customers, here are some of the services offered by FedEx along with their description according to FedEx Service Guide. Unless otherwise stated, most FedEx Express and FedEx Ground U.S. and international package services allow envelopes and packages up to 150 lbs though some exceptions may apply.

U.S. Package Shipping

FedEx Ground

Day-definite delivery in 1–5 business days (3–7 business days to and from Alaska and Hawaii) based on distance to destination. Delivery by end of business day. Available to every business address in all 50 states (inbound-only service for certain remote locations in Alaska and Hawaii).

FedEx Home delivery

Day-definite residential delivery in 1– 5 business days (3–7 business days to and from Alaska and Hawaii) based on distance to destination. Delivery between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Tues.–Sat. Available to every U.S. residential address. Packages up to 70 lbs.

FedEx Priority Overnight

Next-business-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. to most areas and by noon, 4:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. to some rural areas. Delivery in 2 business days for certain shipments to and from Alaska and Hawaii. Available throughout all 50 states. Saturday pickup and delivery available for an additional charge.

FedEx Standard Overnight

Delivery the next business day in the afternoon by 3 p.m. to most areas and by 4:30 p.m. to some rural areas (by 8 p.m. to residences). Available throughout all 50 states (Hawaii outbound only). Saturday pickup available for an additional charge.

FedEx 2Day

Second-business-day delivery by 4:30 p.m. to most areas (by 8 p.m. to residences). Delivery in 3 business days for certain shipments to Alaska and Hawaii Available throughout all 50 states.

FedEx 2Day A.M.

Second-business-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. to most areas and by noon to rural areas. Available throughout all 50 states (Hawaii outbound only).

FedEx Express Saver

Third-business-day delivery by 4:30 p.m. to most areas (by 8 p.m. to residences). Available throughout all states except Alaska and Hawaii.

International Package Shipping

FedEx International First

Delivery in 1, 2 or 3 business days to select postal codes in 20 key global markets. Delivery by 10 a.m. in 1 business day to Canada and by 11 a.m. in 1 business day to Mexico (2 business days for nondocument shipments to Mexico). Inbound delivery to select U.S. ZIP codes as early as 8 a.m. from more than 90 countries in 1 or 2 business days.

FedEx International Priority

Delivery typically in 1, 2 or 3 business days to more than 220 countries and territories. Reach major cities in Canada and Mexico typically in 1 business day. Reach major cities in Europe and Asia by noon typically in 2 business days. U.S.-inbound delivery by 10:30 a.m. or noon to many locations. Ship until close of business from Western Europe to major East Coast markets in the U.S. for delivery by 3 p.m. the next business day.

FedEx International Economy

Cost-effective delivery typically in 2–5 business days to more than 215 countries and territories. Delivery in 2 or 3 business days to key markets such as Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. U.S.-inbound delivery from more than 90 countries and territories.