Wayfair Shipping and Delivery, Explained
How Wayfair ships small parcels and large items, the delivery levels for furniture, what shipping costs and how to reschedule.
By Olivia HarperContributing writer. Policy checked .
On this page
Store policies change. This is a summary in our own words of Wayfair's Shipping Information and Cost help page, read on October 26, 2026. The official page is the one that applies, and the delivery options for a given item show on its product page and in the cart.
How long Wayfair shipping takes
Small parcels usually go by FedEx. Wayfair lists these time frames:
| Shipping option | Time frame |
|---|---|
| One-Day Shipping | Within one business day, order filling included |
| Two-Day Shipping | Within two business days, order filling included |
| Ground Shipping | One to seven business days after the item leaves the supplier's warehouse |
Ground time does not include the time to fill the order. Orders placed outside business hours ship the next day, and Wayfair says deliveries are not usually made on Saturday or Sunday. No signature is needed for small parcels, so the carrier decides whether to leave the box at your door. Small parcels are not brought inside.
How large items are delivered
If checkout asks you how and where an item should be delivered, it counts as a large item. Wayfair sends these through specialized carriers in five steps: you pick a delivery option, the item leaves the warehouse with a shipping email, a carrier takes it to a local delivery agent, that agent contacts you to set a date and time window, and the item arrives. Signatures are needed where stated. Assembly and packaging removal are not included unless the option says so.
| Delivery level | What the team does |
|---|---|
| Basic outside front door | Leaves it outside the front door, porch or garage; you need not be home |
| Inside home entrance | Places it just inside the entryway |
| Backyard | Brings it to a backyard spot reachable without going through the house |
| Room of choice | Carries it to the room you pick |
| Full service | Room of choice, assembly and packaging removal |
Delivery teams do not do plumbing, electrical wiring or work that needs power tools. Fees charged by a building or HOA, such as elevator or dock fees, are the customer's to pay.
What shipping costs
Wayfair says most orders ship free. Orders under $35 pay a flat $6.99. Some larger items may default to Full Service Delivery at $99.99, which you can downgrade. The page lists exceptions:
- No shipping to P.O. boxes or military APOs.
- Extra charges may apply for Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories.
- Flooring and some large fixtures may not ship free.
- Some suppliers require shipping fees, shown in the cart before checkout.
Storage, changes and rescheduling
Wayfair's delivery agencies can hold a large item for up to 15 days before delivery; after that it is scheduled for the next open date, and return fees apply if it is not delivered. Before an item ships, you can cancel, change the delivery method or update the address in My Orders. FedEx parcels in transit can be managed with FedEx Delivery Manager. For large items with other carriers, you can reschedule until 5am on the delivery day, using Track Your Package and then Reschedule in My Orders.
Sources
Shipping Information and Cost, Wayfair Help Center. Policy checked October 26, 2026.