Shipping from Alaska to Kiribati

In the contiguous U.S., delivery takes 1–5 days. Shipping to and from Alaska and Hawaii is 3–7 days.

Everything costs more because of shipping to the most remote islands on Earth, and a local tax scheme called the General Excise Tax that inflates all costs of goods through multiple layers of taxation.

Costs to ship packages with USPS and UPS depend on the package size, weight, and delivery. Generally speaking, USPS is the cheapest option for smaller, lighter packages that are traveling short distances, while UPS tends to be cheaper for larger packages traveling longer distances.

Shipping to Alaska is not considered international shipping, regardless of the fact that the freight will cross international borders to reach its destination.

Fiji Airways. Fly to Kiritimati (CXI) Nadi. Direct flights every Tue. 4 hr 45 min + Honolulu. Direct flights every Tue. 3 hr 20 min + Nauru Airlines. Fly to Kiritimati (CXI) Tarawa. Direct flights every Mon. 4 hr 30 min +

There's 1 airline that flies from the United States to Kiribati. The most popular route is from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles to Bonriki International in Bairiki. On average this flight takes 15 hours 40 minutes one-way. London is the most popular city in Kiribati for our customers to fly to.

Other expenses: You may need to pay additional fees for activities such as snorkeling, diving, and fishing, which are popular in Kiribati. The average budget for a trip to Kiribati is around $100-$150 per day, but this can vary depending on how you choose to travel and what activities you want to do.

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

The cheapest international shipping from the USA is typically USPS First-Class Package International for small, lightweight items (under 4 lbs), starting around $18, though it's slow; for slightly heavier or faster options, USPS Priority Mail International or GlobalPost Economy are great budget choices, while services like Parcel Monkey, Pirate Ship, and ShipStation offer significant discounts on major carriers (UPS/FedEx/DHL) for better value.

Cheap Flights to Kiribati from $839 Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $839 for one-way flights and $738 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.