Peak season is the busiest time of year for shipping, when carriers handle higher shipment volumes and temporarily increase rates.
During peak season, you can expect higher shipping costs from all major carriers, especially for larger packages such as bike boxes and bike cases used to ship complete bicycles. These higher rates come from Demand Surcharges, which vary based on factors such as package size, service level and when you ship.
The good news is that Bikeflights remains the best way to ship during peak season. No matter when you ship, you’ll always get our great negotiated rates, saving up to 80% off retail rates.
Peak season typically begins in late September ahead of the holiday shipping season and ends in mid-January. For 2026–2027, peak season runs from September 21, 2026 through January 18, 2027.
