Last Minute Rates
Last Minute Rates
Save with low rates for last-minute shipments
Here’s what you’ll find on this page:
Get the support you need for last-minute shipments
Send last-minute shipments with confidence. Take advantage of available capacity in our network, often for deep discounts.
Discounted quotes for last‑minute shipments.
Quick turnaround times, same day answer.
Expert advice on international shipments through the Last Minute Rate team.
Availability to ship to more than 200 destination countries and territories.
Last-minute rates are available for FedEx® International Priority Freight and FedEx® International Economy Freight services for shipments exceeding 150 lbs. (68 kg), as well as for FedEx International Priority® and FedEx International Economy® services for shipments weighing more than 46 lbs. (21 Kg).
See how easy it is
Watch a quick overview to see how you can get last-minute rates in just a few clicks.
See how easy it is
Watch a quick overview to see how you can get last-minute rates in just a few clicks.
How to request a last-minute shipping rate
You can either complete an online form for a last-minute rate or check our rates and transit times tool for an instant quote on your freight and parcel shipments:
Contact FedEx. Request a quote by filling out the form or call our specialized Last-Minute Rate team with your shipping requirements at 507.271.3838 / 800.11.22 (Keyword: Last Minute Rates).
Review your offer. You’ll get a quote via email within an hour to review your rate options.
Make your choice. Select the rate that works for you by clicking “View Quote”. You’ll be directed to log in to your FedEx account to complete your shipment.
Confirm the rate. Review your shipment details and click “Book Now” to confirm capacity and book your shipment.
Confirm the shipment. Complete the information to generate the air waybill.
Schedule the Pickup. Follow instructions in your confirmation email for scheduling pickup, if needed, once quote has been confirmed.
FedEx Terms and Conditions apply
Last-minute rates are subject to availability based on a variety of factors including but not limited to the weight/size of your shipment and the relevant route and will therefore display only if available.
Money-Back Guarantee does not apply to Last-Minute Rates. Contractual agreements on pricing and other features of service do not apply to Last-Minute Rates. Last-Minute offers are available for Express export and import shipments.
Prices are estimated based on your provided shipment details which exclude applicable sales taxes, customs duties and taxes, or surcharges that may be assessed at the time of shipment. FedEx standard calculations apply to determine dimensional weight. The fuel surcharge and other surcharges as set out on fedex.com will apply to the shipment.
If the declared shipment information, including the specified ship date, service, and payor account number, does not correspond with the shipment, or if the payor account is in cash-only status, the rates as set out in the FedEx standard list rates on fedex.com, or as expressly agreed in the relevant FedEx transportation services agreement will apply to the shipment.
Last-Minute Rates do not apply to Resellers and Freight Forwarders.
Please note: Prices are based on the shipment details you have provided at the time of quote. Should the shipment details change, please note that you will be billed according to your account rates.
Frequently asked questions about last-minute rates
- You need a valid FedEx account. If you do not have one, click here to open an account.
- You can only request quotes for shipments going out within the next week period
- FedEx International Priority® (more than 46 lbs. or 21 kg)
- FedEx International Priority® Freight (more than 150 lbs. or 68 kg)
- FedEx International Economy® (more than 46 lbs. or 21 kg)
- FedEx International Economy® Freight (more than 150 lbs. or 68 kg)
- Doesn’t apply for resellers and freight forwarders
You can reach out directly to the Last-Minute Rates team at tarifasunicas@fedex.com.
You’ll see last-minute rates when we have available capacity in our network, so they aren’t an option for every shipment. Sometimes, changing the ship date will prompt a last-minute rate option.
You can get last-minute rates for international parcel, or international air freight shipments. Keep in mind that you’ll see last-minute rates when we have available capacity in our network, so they aren’t an option for every shipment.
Yes, you need an active account to receive a quote.
You’ll receive your quote via email, along with options to select and confirm your rate.
No, unfortunately.
When you filled out the initial form to request a quote, you entered a FedEx account number. You must sign in using the FedEx user ID and password associated with that account number. If you need help, contact FedEx Customer Support.
If you need help, you can contact FedEx Customer Support.