Do You Offer Same-Day Shipping?
We ship fast, but let's be clear about what "same-day" means for mail-order: we offer same-day shipping, not same-day doorstep delivery. Order by our daily cutoff on a business day and your package goes out that same business day.
Same-Day Shipping
Our goal is to get every order moving quickly. Orders placed before our daily cutoff on a business day are packed and handed to USPS the same business day. Orders placed after the cutoff, or on weekends and holidays, ship the next business day. From there, USPS handles delivery to your door.
Shipping your order the same business day means you don't have to wait days just for it to leave our facility. If you order early in the day, your package is usually scanned in by USPS that same evening, and your tracking starts updating right away.
Then USPS Delivers
Once your order ships, typical USPS transit is 2–4 business days anywhere in the contiguous US. Nearby states tend to arrive sooner; cross-country shipments take a little longer. You can browse our menu whenever it's convenient, place your order, and follow it with the tracking number we send by email and text.
So the full picture is simple: same or next business-day ship-out, plus 2–4 business days in the mail. Most orders land within about a week, often sooner.
How Late Can I Order for Same-Day Shipping?
To ship the same business day, place your order before our daily cutoff. Order after the cutoff and your package ships the next business day instead — no big deal, just a little extra time before the first tracking scan.
You can place an order on our site any time, day or night. The cutoff only affects which day your package ships, not whether you can order. Night owls welcome — your order simply enters the queue for the next processing day.
What Affects Shipping Speed?
A few factors influence how quickly your order arrives. Distance is the main one — closer states naturally get faster USPS transit. Order timing matters too: ordering before the cutoff and early in the week avoids the weekend processing pause. High mail volume around holidays and severe weather can occasionally add a day.
We'll always send an accurate tracking number once your order ships, and you can follow it in real time so you know exactly when to expect your package.
Coverage
Fast shipping is available everywhere we ship — all 48 contiguous states. Whether you're on the East Coast, the West Coast, or somewhere in the middle, you get the same reliable fast shipping and USPS delivery.
We've built our fulfillment to ship orders quickly no matter where they're headed. Even if you're far from our facility, you're still getting same or next business-day ship-out, with USPS handling the last leg to your door.
Is There an Extra Charge?
Shipping is free on every order over $75 at ALTO. Orders under $75 pay a small flat shipping fee shown at checkout — no surge pricing, no surcharges, no hidden costs.
