FedEx Overnight Shipping Cost 2026: Package Rates by Weight and Zone

2026 FedEx list rates: a 1 lb overnight package costs $40.82–$99.65 with Standard Overnight, $45.22–$113.48 with Priority Overnight and $76.22–$144.48 with First Overnight, depending on zone, before fuel and other surcharges.

Quick answer: FedEx prices an overnight package by service, billable weight and zone. A 10 lb package costs $61.93 by Standard Overnight in zone 2 and $193.81 in zone 8. On top of the rate you pay a weekly fuel surcharge (32.50% for Express package services the week of October 26, 2026), $6.95 if the package goes to a home and $16 for Saturday delivery. List rates rise an average of 5.9% on January 4, 2027.

These are FedEx standard list rates. Accounts with negotiated discounts pay less on the transportation rate, which is why a carrier invoice audit should compare what you were billed against your own contract, not the list.

2026 rates: FedEx Service Guide, standard list rates effective January 5, 2026 (updated September 11, 2026). Fuel: FedEx fuel surcharge page, checked October 29, 2026. 2027 rates: FedEx 2027 Standard List Rates.

FedEx Overnight Rates for a 1 lb Package

Zones run from 2 (closest) to 8 (farthest) within the contiguous U.S. FedEx assigns the zone from the origin and destination ZIP codes.

FedEx Overnight Rates for 5 lb and 10 lb Packages

First Overnight costs exactly $31 more than Priority Overnight at every weight shown here: $96.00 for 10 lb in zone 2 and $232.47 in zone 8. A FedEx Envelope (up to 8 oz.) starts at $35.26 by Standard Overnight in zone 2; see our FedEx overnight envelope guide for every envelope rate.

How FedEx Calculates an Overnight Price

• Zone. Set by origin and destination ZIP code. FedEx says zone alignments can change without notice, so check its rate tool for a specific lane.
• Billable weight. The greater of actual weight and dimensional weight. FedEx divides length × width × height in inches by 139, and fractions of an inch and of a pound round up. A light but bulky box can bill at a much higher weight; see FedEx dimensional weight.
• Service. First, Priority and Standard Overnight each have their own rate column. The table prices above are per package.
• Surcharges. Added after the rate, and most of them also carry fuel.

Surcharges That Raise the Price

FedEx applies the Express fuel surcharge to the net package rate plus listed surcharges, including the Residential Delivery Charge, Saturday Delivery, Delivery Area Surcharge, Delivery Signature Options and Demand Surcharge. So fuel grows with every add-on.

Example: 5 lb Standard Overnight to a Home in Zone 5

A Saturday delivery request would add $16 plus fuel on that $16. Account discounts would lower the rate line and, with it, the fuel line.

FedEx One Rate for Overnight Boxes

FedEx One Rate is a flat price for FedEx-branded packaging that already includes residential surcharges, delivery area surcharges and fuel. Boxes must weigh 50 lb or less and no account discounts apply. Saturday delivery, signature options and declared value are still extra. Prices in the current Service Guide for a FedEx Small Box:

In the zone 5 example above, a 5 lb Standard Overnight package to a home costs $169.04 at list rates with fuel and the residential charge. If the same contents fit a FedEx Small Box, One Rate Standard Overnight in the National zone is $101.75 all-in for those three charges. Compare both for your own account, because discounted list rates can change the answer.

2027 update: From January 4, 2027, FedEx standard list rates for U.S. package services increase an average of 5.9%. A 1 lb package becomes $43.22–$104.54 by Standard Overnight, $48.34–$120.86 by Priority Overnight and $79.34–$151.86 by First Overnight (zones 2–8). The Express Residential Delivery Charge rises from $6.95 to $7.35 per package. Sources: FedEx 2027 Standard List Rates and FedEx 2027 surcharge and fee changes.

How to Pay Less for FedEx Overnight

• Use Standard Overnight when afternoon delivery is fine. For a 1 lb package it saves $4.40 in zone 2 and $13.83 in zone 8 versus Priority Overnight.
• Reserve First Overnight for true early-morning needs. The $31 premium over Priority applies to every package.
• Measure boxes. Right-sized cartons keep dimensional weight close to actual weight.
• Price One Rate for small, dense shipments to homes or far zones, since it bundles fuel, residential and delivery area charges.
• Only request Saturday delivery and signatures when needed. Both are per-package fees and both carry fuel.
• Claim late deliveries. FedEx Standard, Priority and First Overnight are currently covered by the FedEx Money-Back Guarantee for U.S. payers, but you must request the credit within 15 calendar days of the invoice date.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is FedEx overnight shipping?

At 2026 list rates a 1 lb package costs $40.82–$99.65 with Standard Overnight and $45.22–$113.48 with Priority Overnight, depending on zone, plus fuel and any surcharges. A FedEx Envelope starts at $35.26.

How much does FedEx charge to overnight a 10 lb package?

At 2026 list rates, $61.93 (zone 2) to $193.81 (zone 8) by Standard Overnight and $65.00 to $201.47 by Priority Overnight, before fuel and surcharges.

Does the FedEx overnight price include fuel?

No. FedEx list rates exclude fuel. The Express package fuel surcharge was 32.50% for the week of October 26, 2026, and it is applied to the rate plus most surcharges. FedEx One Rate prices do include fuel.

Is it more expensive to overnight a package to a house?

Yes. FedEx adds a $6.95 Residential Delivery Charge per package for Express services in 2026, plus fuel on that amount. It rises to $7.35 on January 4, 2027.

Will FedEx overnight rates go up in 2027?

Yes. FedEx standard list rates increase an average of 5.9% on January 4, 2027.

Related Reading

• FedEx Overnight Envelope Cost 2026: Standard, Priority & First Rates
• Cheapest Overnight Shipping 2026: USPS vs UPS vs FedEx Rates Compared
• Best Overnight Shipping Service 2026: UPS vs FedEx vs USPS
• FedEx Dimensional Weight 2026: The 139 Divisor and How to Calculate It
• FedEx Fuel Surcharge 2026: How It's Calculated and What It Applies To
• FedEx Residential Delivery Charge 2026: $6.45–$6.95 Per Package Explained
• FedEx Saturday Delivery and Pickup Fees 2026: $16 Per Package and Other Weekend Charges

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