# United States to United Kingdom Air Freight — Rates from €3.50/kg

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# United States to United Kingdom Air Freight Rates

Compare air freight rates from United States to United Kingdom. This route is served by 8 airlines with 69+ regular flights. Major departure airports: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD). Destination airports: Birmingham (BHX), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA). Get competitive quotes for express, standard, and economy cargo shipping services.

## Indicative Rates by Weight

Weight | Express | Standard | Economy | 

**1-45 kg** | €5.90 – €7.50/kg | €4.70 – €5.90/kg | €3.90 – €4.70/kg | 

**45-100 kg** | €5.20 – €6.50/kg | €4.20 – €5.20/kg | €3.50 – €4.20/kg | 

**100-300 kg** | €4.50 – €5.70/kg | €3.50 – €4.50/kg | €2.90 – €3.50/kg | 

**300-1000 kg** | €3.90 – €4.90/kg | €3.10 – €3.90/kg | €2.50 – €3.10/kg | 

**1000+ kg** | €3.50 – €4.30/kg | €2.70 – €3.50/kg | €2.20 – €2.70/kg | 

Per kg incl. fuel surcharge. Additional: security (€0.05-0.15/kg), handling (€0.10-0.25/kg), customs (from €45). Chargeable = actual or [volumetric weight](/en/how-to-calculate-volumetric-weight/), whichever greater.

## Airlines on This Route

Airline | Service Level | Transit Time | 

**American Airlines** | Standard/Express | 2-7 days | 

**British Airways** | Standard/Express | 2-7 days | 

**Delta Air Lines** | Standard/Express | 2-7 days | 

**Finnair** | Standard/Express | 2-7 days | 

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## FAQ

**How long does air freight from United States to United Kingdom take?**
Express: 2-4 days, Standard: 5-8 days, Economy: 8-15 days (airport-to-airport). Add 1-3 days for customs and delivery.

**What is the minimum weight for air freight?**
Most carriers accept from 1 kg, but air freight becomes cost-effective above 45-50 kg.

**How is air freight cost calculated?**
Cost = rate per kg × chargeable weight (higher of actual or volumetric: L×W×H cm ÷ 6000). [Calculator →](/en/how-to-calculate-volumetric-weight/)

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