Shipping from Alaska to Tuvalu

50 lb package shipping costs: Summary The cheapest way to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is the USPS Priority Mail Express 1-Day, which costs $374.75. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Ground services is $83.32. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is $462.78.

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.

What countries can you not ship to from the US? Certain countries, including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, and Crimea (Ukraine), are banned from US shipping due to export restrictions and sanctions. If your country is on the list, US stores and Global Shopaholics cannot ship there.

There are no direct flights from North America or Europe to the Tuvalu archipelago. The only gateway is already in the Pacific Ocean: the Fiji Islands. You'll need to travel there first to reach Fanufuti, the capital of Tuvalu.

Visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days Travelers need a visa to visit Tuvalu for Business or Tourism for a maximum stay of 30 days. Travelers can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu at the port of entry, such as an international airport or border crossing.

The cheapest place to ship internationally depends on your package, but generally, USPS First Class/Ground Advantage is best for lightweight items (<4.4 lbs), while USPS Priority Mail International offers great value for medium boxes with flat rates. For heavier or faster needs, use multi-carrier platforms like ShipStation or Easyship to get deep discounts on FedEx Economy, UPS Worldwide, or even DHL, balancing cost with speed and tracking.

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.

Travelers need a visa to visit Tuvalu for Business or Tourism for a maximum stay of 30 days. Travelers can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu at the port of entry, such as an international airport or border crossing.