Shipping from Edison to Hawaii
From Edison to Hawaii: zone 8, 5-day ground transit, $17.5 for a 3 lb parcel and $23.45 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your Hawaii order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
Hawaii routes as zone 8 from all origins and carries additional island surcharges. All three Pro Fulfill nodes can service Hawaii; the cost difference is minimal across origins.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Edison to a typical Hawaii 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 |
Top metros served on this lane
- Honolulu
- Hilo
Delivery time to Honolulu using example ZIP 96801: 5 business days ground from Edison.
Multi-origin zone optimization
For Hawaii, 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 Hawaii-bound inventory to Pomona compounds on every shipment. If your Hawaiiorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Hawaii and show you the annual delta.
What adds to base rate
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What zone is Hawaii from Edison?
Hawaii 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 Hawaii take?
Ground service from Edison to Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
For most Hawaii 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 Hawaii shipping.
Tell us your Hawaii 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.