Delivery & fees
The part of the price you don’t see until checkout
At big online florists, the median bouquet listed at $79.99 costs $99.98 once the delivery fee is added [SendFlowers.io].
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Your total, piece by piece
Here’s a real example: FTD’s One Dozen Red Rose Bouquet on Nov 3, 2026.
| Roses (12, boxed) | $29.75 |
|---|---|
| Delivery charge (lowest) | $19.99 |
| Optional glass vase (adds) | $4.25 |
| Sales tax | Depends on address |
| Total before tax, no vase | $49.74 |
Quick facts
- 97.84% of tracked online bouquets add a fee at checkout [SendFlowers.io].
- FTD’s delivery charges “start as low as $19.99” and vary by location, shipping time and calendar day [FTD].
- Teleflora’s same-day delivery costs $2.99 extra; international orders add a $15 relay fee [Teleflora].
- UrbanStems ships free on orders over $140 [UrbanStems].
- 1-800-Flowers’ Celebrations Passport is $19.99 for the first year, then $29.99 a year [1-800-Flowers].
Guides about fees and delivery
- Fees
Delivery fees explained
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Same-day delivery costs
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Cheapest ways to send flowers
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Local florist vs online
How the big online brands work with local shops, what that relay costs, and when calling a local florist directly is the better deal.
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