Shipping from Pomona to Louisiana
From Pomona to Louisiana: zone 6, 3-day ground transit, $13.8 for a 3 lb parcel and $19.75 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your Louisiana order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
Louisiana has meaningful food, health, and lifestyle DTC volume along the I-10 corridor. Savannah reaches Louisiana at zone 5 from the east; Pomona at zone 6 from the west.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Pomona to a typical Louisiana ZIP (zone 6). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 6 | $12.10 | 3 days |
| 3 lb | 6 | $13.80 | 3 days |
| 5 lb | 6 | $15.50 | 3 days |
| 10 lb | 6 | $19.75 | 3 days |
| 20 lb | 6 | $28.25 | 3 days |
Top metros served on this lane
- New Orleans
- Baton Rouge
- Shreveport
Delivery time to New Orleans using example ZIP 70112: 3 business days ground from Pomona.
Multi-origin zone optimization
For Louisiana, our Savannah, GA node typically ships at zone 5 versus zone 6 from Pomona. That's a 1 zone difference and roughly $1.50 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving Louisiana-bound inventory to Savannah compounds on every shipment. If your Louisianaorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Louisiana and show you the annual delta.
What adds to base rate
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What zone is Louisiana from Pomona?
Louisiana is zone 6 from our Pomona warehouse. Zone 6 means 3-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 Pomona to Louisiana take?
Ground service from Pomona to Louisiana is typically 3 business days in transit at zone 6. 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 Louisiana?
For most Louisiana 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 Louisiana shipping.
Tell us your Louisiana 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.