Peak season is a period of time during which carriers experience higher volumes of shipments and thus charge higher rates for shipping.

You can expect to see increased shipping costs during peak season, especially on larger packages such as bike boxes and bike cases used to ship complete bicycles. The good news is that even during peak season, you can ship confidently with Bikeflights, knowing that you’ll typically save up to 80%.

Depending on the year, peak season starts in late September or early October and ends in mid to late January. For 2025-2026, peak season is September 28, 2025 through January 17, 2026.