Delivery days from Alaska
Alaska ships to the mainland by air or barge. Ground services (Ground Advantage, UPS Ground, FedEx Ground) commonly take 1–2 weeks, and air-based services can also run longer than on the mainland. For gifts and anything time-sensitive, Priority Mail is usually the practical choice. Get an exact quote from the carrier before you rely on a date.
| To | First-Class Mail | Ground Advantage | Priority Mail | UPS or FedEx Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5 | 17–22 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Local (Anchorage area) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Arizona | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Arkansas | 5 | 17–22 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| California | 5 | 15–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Colorado | 5 | 15–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Connecticut | 5 | 17–22 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Delaware | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Washington, DC | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Florida | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Georgia | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Hawaii | 5 | 25–34 | 3 | 1–2 weeks |
| Idaho | 5 | 14–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Illinois | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Indiana | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Iowa | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Kansas | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Kentucky | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Louisiana | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Maine | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Maryland | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Massachusetts | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Michigan | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Minnesota | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Mississippi | 5 | 17–22 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Missouri | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Montana | 5 | 15–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Nebraska | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Nevada | 5 | 15–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| New Hampshire | 5 | 17–22 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| New Jersey | 5 | 17–22 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| New Mexico | 5 | 15–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| New York | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| North Carolina | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| North Dakota | 5 | 15–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Ohio | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Oklahoma | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Oregon | 5 | 14–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Rhode Island | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| South Carolina | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| South Dakota | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Tennessee | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Texas | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Utah | 5 | 15–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Vermont | 5 | 17–22 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Virginia | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Washington | 5 | 14–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| West Virginia | 5 | 17–22 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 16–21 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Wyoming | 5 | 15–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
USPS columns are USPS's own service standards between these cities (effective November 1, 2026); UPS and FedEx are estimates from distance. USPS days count Saturdays; UPS and FedEx count business days. Sundays and holidays aren't counted. Routes to or from Alaska and Hawaii travel by air or barge: "1–2 weeks" is typical for ground, and "3+" means at least that many days by air.
Measured from Anchorage to each state's main population center. Your exact ZIP codes can differ by a day either way: enter both ZIP codes for your route. Estimates, not guarantees.
Questions people ask
How long does mail take within Alaska?
Within Alaska it depends heavily on the community: mail between road-connected cities is quicker than mail to rural areas served by air. First-Class Mail between Anchorage and nearby areas usually takes 2 days.
How long does mail take from Alaska to California?
Between Alaska and California, ground services travel by air or barge and commonly take 1–2 weeks. Priority Mail is usually faster; check the carrier for an exact date.
How long does mail take from Alaska to New York?
Between Alaska and New York, ground services travel by air or barge and commonly take 1–2 weeks. Priority Mail is usually faster; check the carrier for an exact date.