If you ship to international markets, offering services to Australia is a wise decision. Customers are more likely to shop internationally as they become more comfortable shopping online. There are so many eCommerce brands in the US that it’s very likely your business will be the ideal shopping destination for Australian customers.
Shipping from the US to Australia is a long process. Depending on the exact origin, it’s around 9,500 miles. Rather than just shipping across the border to Mexico or Canada, packages have to cross multiple oceans and countries to reach their destination. You need to ensure your packages arrive safely, in one piece, efficiently, quickly—and for as little cost as possible.
In the US, there are multiple shipping companies that are trusted for shipping internationally. USPS, FedEx, and UPS each offer specific international rates, discounts, and packages for businesses. Deciding which option to offer to your international customers can be challenging.
We have compared various factors to help you understand which shipping company is best for your customers. Here is a quick overview of the international shipping rates and policies for USPS, FedEx, and UPS.
USPS Shipping to Australia
These are the USPS Shipping rates to ship packages to Australia. Each option comes with free order tracking and either unlimited or up to $400 shipment value insurance.
USPS Global Express Guaranteed®
- Takes anywhere between 1 to 3 business days to arrive, depending on where the package is heading and where it’s coming from—major cities play a huge factor in shortening the shipping time
- Packages must be under 70 pounds to be shipped with Global Express. These shipments are managed by FedEx
- The cost of shipping starts at $101.00
USPS Priority Mail Express International
- Takes between 3 to 5 business days to arrive at your customer’s location in Australia
- Packages need to be under 70 pounds
- The cost of shipping starts at $69.35
USPS Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate
- It takes 3 to 5 business days, but as long as the package is under 4 pounds, the cost remains the same
- This option is great for businesses that tend to sell smaller items or the same item
- The cost of shipping starts at $69.95
USPS Priority Mail International
- Takes anywhere between 6 to 10 business days to arrive and must be under 70 pounds
- The cost of shipping starts at $55.70
USPS Priority Mail International Flat Rate
- Takes between 6 to 10 business days and needs to be under 20 pounds
- The cost of shipping starts at $40.15
USPS FirstClass Package International Service
- The longest shipping time for a package, at 11 to 20 business days. It’s also the cheapest option because of the extended delivery time
- Packages must weigh under 4 pounds
- The cost of shipping starts at $18.25
FedEx shipping to Australia
These are the FedEx Shipping rates for packages shipped from the USA to Australia using FedEx as of January 2022. FedEx tracking is included with all international shipments. FedEx Insurance is also offered.
FedEx International Priority® Express
- A new service provided to FedEx international shipments, each shipment from the USA to any of 220 international countries, including Australia, is promised within 1 to 3 business days
- Shipments can be scheduled before noon on the delivery date
- The FedEx shipping cost starts at $128.25
FedEx International First®
- Packages can be scheduled to arrive in the early morning on the delivery date
- Shipments are promised to arrive in either 1, 2, or 3 business days, depending on the distance traveled
- The cost of shipping starts at $88.25
FedEx International Priority®
- Packages can be scheduled for later in the day on the delivery date
- Shipments going to Australia from the US typically take between 2 and 4 days to arrive
- The cost of shipping starts at $85.50
FedEx International Economy
- FedEx Shipping rates are based on the weight and size of the package being shipped and there is no delivery deadline guarantee
- Most shipments arrive at their destination in 3 to 6 business days
UPS Shipping to Australia
These are the UPS Shipping rates for shipping internationally to Australia from the USA. All packages come with their own tracking codes and insurance guarantees.
UPS Worldwide Express Plus
- It takes about 1-3 business days to arrive at the destination but can arrive as early as 8 am on the day of delivery
- Calculate the cost of shipping using the UPS Shipping calculator
UPS Worldwide Express
- It takes 1 to 3 business days and is usually delivered between 10 am and 12:30 pm
- Calculate the cost of shipping using the UPS Shipping Calculator
UPS Worldwide Express Saver
- Packages are delivered before the end of the day on or before the third business day
- The UPS shipping cost starts at $63
UPS Worldwide Expedited
- Usually the cheapest option for UPS shipments, but takes up to 5 days to arrive
- The cost of shipping starts at $72
When shipping from the USA to Australia, all customs labels and requirements are generated automatically for UPS, USPS, and FedEx right from the post office, business app, or your website. Not only do you get access to the tools offered by each company, but you also receive live-tracking capability, automatic shipping label generation, and cost calculations at checkout.
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