Air Freight
If you're shipping air freight across oceans, it's critical. So, whether it's on UPS aircraft, a commercial flight or a charter, we'll search for an efficient way to fly it. Because it's not the logo on the plane that matters most—it's the logo on the cargo.
International Air Freight
From urgent, next-flight-out service to door-to-door service within 1-5 business days, we've got trusted air shipping options to get it where you need it, when you need it and on your budget. Worldwide.
14,000+
Origins and destinations served worldwide
140+
Countries and territories with operations
300+
Air and ocean operating facilities worldwide
600+
Airports to which we have service
Compare International Air Freight Services
Compare the air freight services below and let us help you choose the right service level at the best price to meet your unique needs. Ideal for cargo types that are more than 150 lbs., palletized or non-palletized.
- Option
- Service Level
- Speed
- Reach
- Cargo Type
- Options
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UPS Express Critical®
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Next flight out
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Fastest
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North America and major cities worldwide
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150 lbs., palletized or non-palletized
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N/A
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UPS® Air Freight Premium Direct
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Door-to-door, port-to-port
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1-3
Business Days
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55 countries and territories worldwide
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150 lbs., palletized or non-palletized
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Pickup, delivery and customs clearance included. Service not guaranteed.
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UPS Air Freight Direct®
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Day-specific, port-to-port
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1-3
Business Days
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North America and major cities worldwide
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150 lbs., palletized or non-palletized
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Pickup, delivery and customs clearance optional. Service not guaranteed.
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UPS Air Freight Consolidated®
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Day-specific, port-to-port
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3-5
Business Days
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North America and major cities worldwide
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150 lbs., palletized or non-palletized
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Pickup, delivery and customs clearance optional. Service not guaranteed.
North American Air Freight
Sometimes you just need to get it there, fast. Whether it has to be there today, or it's urgent but you have a little bit of wiggle room, we can efficiently and economically move your goods within and between the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
1, 2, 3
Next day, 2nd-day and 3-day time-definite options
200+
Planes in the world’s second-largest cargo airline
83
Service centers in North America
1
Owned and operated pickup and delivery network
Compare North American Air Freight Shipping Services
We've made it easy to choose the right service for your business. Ideal for cargo types that are more than 150 lbs., palletized or non-palletized.
*Non-guaranteed service only available from Puerto Rico.
- Option
- Service Level
- Speed
- Reach
- Cargo Type
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UPS Express Critical®
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Next flight out
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Fastest
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U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
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Ideal for >150 pounds, palletized or non-palletized
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UPS Next Day Air® Freight
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Guaranteed & non-guaranteed
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Next day
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U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
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Ideal for >150 pounds, palletized or non-palletized
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UPS 2nd Day Air® Freight
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Guaranteed & non-guaranteed
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2 days
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U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
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Ideal for >150 pounds, palletized or non-palletized
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UPS 3 Day Freight™
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Guaranteed & non-guaranteed*
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3-4 days
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U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
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Ideal for >150 pounds, palletized or non-palletized
More Air Freight Options and Services
Express Shipping
UPS Express Critical® offers next-flight-out service for ultra-time-sensitive deliveries. In North America and major global metropolitan areas.
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Air Freight Value-Added Services
Sure, we'll move your freight from here to there. We also offer a suite of support services that have helped companies cross new borders for 100+ years.
Customs Brokerage
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Customs Brokerage
We’ve been in transportation and logistics for more than 100 years, so we’re used to being on the front lines of customs brokerage.
*Fuel surcharges are not included as part of a Guaranteed Service refund. Also, value-added service options may vary by origin, destination and freight service selected. For more information, access the UPS Air Freight Terms and Conditions of Contract or call your local UPS service center.
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods
Improperly shipping dangerous goods can be costly financially, to your reputation and to your ability to ship. Dangerous goods are defined as articles or substances capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the Dangerous Goods Regulations lists.
*Fuel surcharges are not included as part of a Guaranteed Service refund. Also, value-added service options may vary by origin, destination and freight service selected. For more information, access the UPS Air Freight Terms and Conditions of Contract or call your local UPS service center.
Declared Value Coverage
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Declared Value Coverage
Declared value enables you to easily increase the maximum liability of UPS Supply Chain Solutions for a shipment that is lost or damaged. In accordance with industry norms and to facilitate low rates, UPS Supply Chain Solutions limits its liability on shipments by default.
*Fuel surcharges are not included as part of a Guaranteed Service refund. Also, value-added service options may vary by origin, destination and freight service selected. For more information, access the UPS Air Freight Terms and Conditions of Contract or call your local UPS service center.
Cargo Insurance
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Cargo Insurance
When bad things happen to good cargo, you need good protection. Unpredictable events like damage, loss and delay to your ground, air and ocean freight shipments can not only hurt your bottom line, but they can also damage your company’s reputation. Declared value enables you to easily increase the maximum liability of UPS Supply Chain Solutions for a shipment that is lost or damaged. In accordance with industry norms and to facilitate low rates, UPS Supply Chain Solutions limits its liability on shipments by default.
*Fuel surcharges are not included as part of a Guaranteed Service refund. Also, value-added service options may vary by origin, destination and freight service selected. For more information, access the UPS Air Freight Terms and Conditions of Contract or call your local UPS service center.
Delivery to Door
Delivery to Door
Once your shipment arrives at its destination terminal, this optional service lets you schedule surface transport of the goods from the terminal right to the receiver's door. Easy, convenient and timely with a consistent chain of custody. Only available with UPS Air Freight Direct® and UPS Air Freight Consolidated®. An additional charge will apply.
*Fuel surcharges are not included as part of a Guaranteed Service refund. Also, value-added service options may vary by origin, destination and freight service selected. For more information, access the UPS Air Freight Terms and Conditions of Contract or call your local UPS service center.
Hold at Destination Airport
Preparing to load cargo into a freight airplane
Hold at Destination Airport
To give you more control and convenience, our Hold at Destination Airport (HAPU) service lets you hold freight for pickup by you or your customer, right at the destination location. All that’s required is a consignee name and phone number and all services will be billed door-to-door. No holding fees will be applied.
*Fuel surcharges are not included as part of a Guaranteed Service refund. Also, value-added service options may vary by origin, destination and freight service selected. For more information, access the UPS Air Freight Terms and Conditions of Contract or call your local UPS service center.
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