Shipping by country · Canada
How long does AliExpress take to deliver to Canada?
November 2026 data: delivery estimates and shipping costs for 113 products shipped to Canada, checked one by one through the AliExpress API.
By Carlos MarcosUpdated
In November 2026, AliExpress quoted a delivery estimate of 9–15 days for orders to Canada (median of 113 products checked on 6 November 2026 through the AliExpress API); 35% shipped free.
Source: AliExpress affiliate API (product.shipping.get), 6 November 2026.
Delivery estimates by country
Median estimate (minimum to maximum days) that AliExpress gave for the same products in each country.
| Country | Measured | Median days | Free shipping | Ships from China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 106 | 7–10 | 49% | 95% |
| United States | 101 | 7–14 | 45% | 96% |
| Canada | 113 | 9–15 | 35% | 100% |
| Australia | 108 | 7–13.5 | 34% | 99% |
| Spain | 109 | 8–13 | 60% | 94% |
| Mexico | 108 | 11.5–18.5 | 34% | 99% |
| Chile | 93 | 7–12 | 30% | 100% |
| Colombia | 82 | 11–20.5 | 17% | 100% |
How many days: the distribution
Maximum days AliExpress quoted for each product shipped to Canada.
| Maximum days | Products | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| 11–15 days | 64 | |
| 16–20 days | 40 | |
| 26–30 days | 5 | |
| >30 days | 4 |
Where orders ship from
China: 113. The ship-from country is the one the AliExpress API reports for each product's default shipping method.
How Canada compares
Canada had the 6th shortest median estimate of the 8 countries we measured; on free shipping it ranked 4th.
Does paying for shipping make it faster?
We compared products with free and paid shipping to Canada. The 39 that shipped free had a median maximum estimate of 16 days; the 74 with paid shipping, 15 days.
They are different products from different stores, so this does not mean paying speeds up a given order. For that, compare the shipping options each listing offers at checkout.
When to order for Christmas
- For Christmas in Canada: order by 9 December 2026.
Based on the maximum estimate of 3 in 4 products we measured (16 days or less). It is an AliExpress estimate, not a guaranteed date.
What we measure
These are the delivery and cost estimates AliExpress shows before you buy, for the default shipping method; we do not track real parcels. The full method is in the Findazo Index (in Spanish, with an English summary).
Tax and customs in Canada
Courier and postal shipments from countries other than the US and Mexico are free of duty and taxes only up to CAD 20, according to CBSA Customs Notice 20-18. Above that, GST/HST (and duty, depending on the item) is due, and the courier usually collects it, sometimes with a brokerage fee.
Official sources: CBSA Customs Notice 20-18 (de minimis thresholds). Checked on 6 November 2026.
The 113 products measured
Frequently asked questions
How long does AliExpress take to deliver to Canada?
The median estimate AliExpress gave on 6 November 2026 was 9–15 days, with a range of 8 to 63 days across the 113 products we measured. It is the store's estimate before purchase, not a tracked delivery.
Do you pay duty on AliExpress orders in Canada?
Shipments from countries other than the US and Mexico are free of duty and taxes only up to CAD 20, according to the CBSA. Above that, GST/HST and possibly duty apply, usually collected by the courier.
Is AliExpress shipping free to Canada?
For 39 of the 113 products we measured, yes (35%). For the rest, default shipping cost a median of $2.85 CAD per unit. AliExpress shows the exact cost in the basket.