Shipping from Edison to Alaska
Alaska ships at zone 8 from our Edison node — 5 business days in transit. At 3 lb, you're at $17.5 base; at 10 lb, $23.45. The math below covers the full weight curve so you can see where your average order weight lands on this lane.
Alaska shipments route through Anchorage as the primary hub; expect zone 8 from all three origins and additional carrier surcharges for remote and rural delivery.
Cost math for this lane
Base residential ground rate from Edison to a typical Alaska ZIP (zone 8). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 8 | $15.80 | 5 days |
| 3 lb | 8 | $17.50 | 5 days |
| 5 lb | 8 | $19.20 | 5 days |
| 10 lb | 8 | $23.45 | 5 days |
| 20 lb | 8 | $31.95 | 5 days |
Key delivery markets in this state
- Anchorage
- Fairbanks
Delivery time to Anchorage using example ZIP 99501: 5 business days ground from Edison.
The warehouse location advantage
For Alaska, our Pomona, CA node typically ships at zone 8 versus zone 8 from Edison. That's a 0 zones difference and roughly $0.00 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving Alaska-bound inventory to Pomona compounds on every shipment. If your Alaskaorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Alaska and show you the annual delta.
Common surcharges on this lane
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Alaska residential deliveries:
- Residential delivery. UPS and FedEx add ~$5.55 per parcel for residential addresses. Most DTC orders trigger this. Full surcharge breakdown.
- Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS). Rural, extended rural, and remote ZIPs in Alaska add between $4.90 and $17.50 per parcel depending on tier. DAS ZIP code guide.
- Fuel surcharge. Indexed weekly to the US EIA fuel price. Currently running approximately 10-15% of base rate for ground service. Carriers publish the current index weekly.
- Peak/demand surcharge. Major carriers add seasonal surcharges from October through January. For high-volume sellers, this can add $0.40-$1.25 per parcel during peak weeks.
- Additional Handling Surcharge (AHS). At zone 8, irregular packaging is more likely to trigger AHS. Parcels exceeding 18 inches on any side or over 70 lb attract a $24.50+ fee from most carriers.
Common questions about this lane
What zone is Alaska from Edison?
Alaska is zone 8 from our Edison warehouse. Zone 8 means 5-business-day ground transit under standard carrier tables. Zone is assigned at the ZIP3 level at invoice time; this state-level figure is a planning approximation.
How long does ground shipping from Edison to Alaska take?
Ground service from Edison to Alaska is typically 5 business days in transit at zone 8. Actual transit depends on carrier, service level, and specific ZIP. Residential delivery and rural routes can add a day.
What's the cheapest carrier for parcels to Alaska?
For most Alaska ZIPs, UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, and USPS Ground Advantage are competitive. The best carrier depends on weight, dimensions, and destination ZIP. Pro Fulfill's hybrid carrier system compares rates at order time to select the lowest-cost option automatically.
Multi-origin quote for Alaska shipping.
Tell us your Alaska monthly volume and average order weight. We'll model Pomona, Savannah, and Edison side by side and show you the cheapest origin for this lane.