Shipping from Canada to Australia in 2026 is governed by chargeable weight, transit urgency, and CPTPP trade benefits. Use our updated cost simulator to compare rates for parcels up to 20 kg (44 lbs) and discover the best carrier for your destination.
| Weight (kg) | Postal Surface | Postal Air | Air Courier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | $45.00 | $85.00 | $141.00 |
| 5 kg | $140.00 | $190.00 | $203.00 |
| 10 kg | $187.00 | $294.00 | $338.00 |
| 20 kg | $297.00 | $484.00 | $561.00 |
Note: Costs are in $CAD. Estimates include standard fuel surcharges but exclude Australian GST or remote area fees. Actual rates depend on your specific dimensions and carrier discounts.
Best for individuals and small parcels under 2 kg. Postal Air (1–2 weeks) is affordable for low-value items, while Surface (1–2 months) offers the lowest possible cost for non-urgent shipments.
Standard delivery to major hubs like Sydney or Melbourne in 2–4 business days. Ideal for commercial shipments, high-value goods, and shipments requiring end-to-end visibility.
Shipping temperature-sensitive materials like biomedical samples or specialty frozen foods to Australia requires specialized "Dangerous Goods" (UN1845) handling.
Jet Worldwide manages the complex compliance and specialized packaging needed for long-haul air transport. Learn about our Cold Chain solutions.
Jetship provides spot quotes for air shipments as small as 20 kilograms.
With our Jet Worldwide partner in Australia, we can offer logistics support including storage and Australian domestic distribution.
Thanks to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), most goods wholly produced in Canada can enter Australia duty-free. To qualify for preferential treatment, your shipment must include a valid certification of origin on the commercial invoice.
Providing integrated 3PL, warehousing, and domestic distribution across Australia.