Delivery days from Hawaii
Hawaii 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 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Alaska | 5 | 24–39 | 3 | 1–2 weeks |
| Arizona | 5 | 16–18 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Arkansas | 5 | 17–19 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| California | 5 | 15–17 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Colorado | 5 | 16–18 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Connecticut | 5 | 18–20 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Delaware | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Washington, DC | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Florida | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Georgia | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Local (Honolulu area) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Idaho | 5 | 16–18 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Illinois | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Indiana | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Iowa | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Kansas | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Kentucky | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Louisiana | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Maine | 5 | 18–20 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Maryland | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Massachusetts | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Michigan | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Minnesota | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Mississippi | 5 | 17–19 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Missouri | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Montana | 5 | 16–18 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Nebraska | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Nevada | 5 | 16–18 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| New Hampshire | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| New Jersey | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| New Mexico | 5 | 16–18 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| New York | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| North Carolina | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| North Dakota | 5 | 17–19 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Ohio | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Oklahoma | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Oregon | 5 | 16–18 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Rhode Island | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| South Carolina | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| South Dakota | 5 | 17–19 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Tennessee | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Texas | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Utah | 5 | 16–18 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Vermont | 5 | 18–20 | 4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Virginia | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Washington | 5 | 16–18 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| West Virginia | 5 | 18–20 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 17–19 | 3–4 | 1–2 weeks |
| Wyoming | 5 | 16–18 | 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 Honolulu 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 Hawaii?
Around Honolulu, First-Class Mail usually takes 2 days and Ground Advantage 2 days, not counting Sundays and holidays. Between far-apart cities in Hawaii, add a day or two; enter both ZIP codes for your route.
How long does mail take from Hawaii to California?
Between Hawaii 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 Hawaii to New York?
Between Hawaii 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.