What’s the Cheapest Way to Ship from Canada to the U.S.?

We compare popular shipping options including Canada Post, UPS, and Chit Chats to find the cheapest way to ship from Canada to the U.S.

Many Canadian entrepreneurs have great success expanding their reach to the United States. It’s no wonder as they are not only our closest neighbour but also our biggest trading partner. However, reaching the U.S. market can be extremely expensive. So what is the cheapest way to ship from Canada to the U.S.? Chit Chats offers affordable options that make cheap shipping a reality not only from Canada to the U.S. but worldwide and even domestically. We’re constantly innovating our services to provide Canadian entrepreneurs with shipping solutions that cut the hassle and reduce shipping costs. 

To show how much you’ll save we’ll compare our most cost effective postage types with that of our competitors so you can see for yourself! And if you’re not already a Chit Chats member then join now and get $5 in account credit instantly!

In this post, we’ll calculate the cost of a package sent from Toronto to Beverly Hills. The package dimensions will be 6″ by 6″ by 2″ with a weight of 1 lb. We’ll also try to compare apples to apples. A cheaper rate is nice, but you probably also want tracking and/or insurance for your parcel. We’ll break things down with that in mind, as well as the ease of access to these shipping services.

Canada Post: Not the Cheapest Shipping

Canada Post is the most traditional way for Canadians to ship their packages. For shipments under 2 kg, you can use Tracked Packet™– USA to send small and lightweight items to the U.S. within 4-7 business days. Another option is Small Packet™ USA – Air which takes about 5-8 days, but will be a little cheaper. One thing to be aware is that the Small Packet does not include tracking.

For our sample package, the Small Packet option would cost $22.99 while the Tracked Packet option would cost $26.52.

Courier Services

There are several courier services available—FedEx and UPS for example—that can be helpful options for getting your packages where they need to go. The rates for these services can vary greatly depending on the region and package type, making it difficult to compare them one to one.

However, there are a few online services that help you find the best rate for these couriers. Both SecureShip and NetParcel allow you to compare rates and then print shipping labels from your home. Comparing these two services, the cheapest courier service for our route is going to be UPS. Secureship found a rate of $20.37 while NetParcel found a rate of $19.57.

Chit Chats: The Cheapest Shipping from Canada to US?

With our specialized services, we are able to reduce shipping costs by consolidating our client’s shipments, and driving them across the border. We leverage our partnership with USPS and pass along the savings to our Canadian entrepreneurs. Chit Chats branches and drop spots are located all across Canada. You can also make use of our pickup and mail-in services! Find a location nearest to you by checking our locations page. 

With Chit Chats U.S. Economy Tracked service, we can get your package to Beverly Hills for as little as $10.09 with tracking. Need it there sooner? Our Chit Chats U.S. Tracked service would get your package into the hands of your customer in just 3-6 business days with tracking for $18.17. You can also get peace of mind with our low-cost insurance  that is available for both services at a small additional fee.

Conclusion

So what’s the cheapest way to ship from Canada to the U.S?  Chit Chats is a great option that helps you save as we offer unbeatable shipping prices, tracking and customizable add ons such as insurance. To see for yourself,  give our shipping calculator a try where you can get real time estimates! 

Service	Cost	Tracked	Insurance	Accessibility
Chit Chats U.S. Economy Tracked	$10.09	Yes	Yes	Drop off your shipment at any of our 40 locations. Pickup options also available
Chit Chats U.S. Tracked	$18.17	Yes	Yes	Drop off your shipment at any of our 40 locations. Pickup options also available
Courier Services (UPS, FedEx, etc)	$20.37	Yes	Base rate covers up to $100 USD	Most places in Canada
Canada Post Small Packet	$22.99	No	No	Everywhere in Canada
Canada Post Tracked Packet	$26.52	Yes	Base rate covers up to $100	Everywhere in Canada