How long do custom mailer boxes take?
Custom printed mailer boxes take about 6 to 20 business days to make, plus shipping. Here's every supplier's production time, what rush costs, and when to order.
By Supply Run · prices checked Nov 2, 2026 · shipping not included
The short answer
- Fastest standard production: Vistaprint, 6 business days.
- Slowest: EcoEnclose, 3–4 weeks.
- Add shipping on top. Ground delivery usually adds another 3–7 business days, more during the holidays.
- Rush is expensive: usually 35% to double the price, and often not offered on big orders.
Production time and rush, by supplier
| Supplier | Standard production | Rush option |
|---|---|---|
| Vistaprint | 6 business days | Express in 3 business days, with a higher delivery fee |
| Arka | 7–10 business days | 3–6 days for about double the per-box price |
| Packlane | 7–12 business days | 4–7 days for about 60% more per box; not offered at 1,000+ |
| UPrinting | 8–12 business days | 4–8 days for about 72% more per box; not offered at 1,000+ |
| Fantastapack | 10–15 business days | 7 days for 35% more on the order |
| EcoEnclose | 3–4 weeks | 2–3 weeks for about 30% more |
| Packhelp | Not shown on their site | Express for about 54% more per box (no day count shown) |
Production times often grow with quantity: a 1,000-box order can take days longer than 100.
Work backward from your launch date
- Artwork and proof: allow 3–5 days, more if you need a designer.
- Production: the supplier's standard time from the table above.
- Shipping: 3–7 business days by ground.
- Buffer: a week for a reprint or delay. Peak season (October to December) fills up fast.
For most suppliers that means ordering 4 to 6 weeks before you need boxes in hand. If you're inside that window, rush production is usually cheaper than a delayed launch, but compare it against a faster supplier at standard speed first.
Compare prices and turnaround together
Every supplier card in the comparison shows its production time and rush option.
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