Same-Day Flower Delivery: Where to Order and What to Know
Last updated: September 27, 2026
Quick answer: Order before the service's same-day cutoff in the recipient's time zone. On weekdays that is 3 p.m. at 1-800-Flowers, 2 p.m. at FTD, Teleflora and ProFlowers, and 1:00 PM at The Flowers Directory. Weekend cutoffs are earlier: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and Sunday delivery is limited to some areas or unavailable. Only a local florist can deliver the same day; bouquets shipped in a box by carrier cannot.
From our own shop (The Flowers Directory)
Our pick: Citrus Kissed, $79.95 plus $19.99 delivery. Roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, hand-delivered by a local florist. One of our two most-ordered arrangements. Order by 1:00 PM local time, Monday to Saturday, for same-day delivery.
Order Citrus Kissed – $79.95Fast facts
- Every cutoff applies in the recipient's time zone, not yours. Ordering before noon their time clears every major service, every day it delivers.
- Latest weekday cutoff: 1-800-Flowers at 3 p.m. FTD, Teleflora and ProFlowers close at 2 p.m.
- Saturday cutoffs: 12 p.m. at Teleflora, 1 p.m. at FTD, 2 p.m. at 1-800-Flowers.
- Delivery fees at the national services start around $17 to $20. Teleflora adds $2.99 for same-day delivery.
- The Flowers Directory delivers same-day to 34,595 US cities. Order by 1:00 PM local time, Monday to Saturday. Arrangements from $69.95 plus a flat $19.99 delivery fee.
- Competitor cutoffs and fees checked on each company's own website on September 26, 2026.
Need flowers delivered today? Same-day flower delivery is available in most US cities when you order early enough. This guide compares the same-day cutoffs and fees that each major service publishes, and covers what to expect so the flowers reach the door today.
How Same-Day Flower Delivery Works
Same-day delivery relies on local florists. When you order through a florist network or marketplace, the order is sent to a florist near the recipient, who arranges the flowers and delivers them that day. Bouquets shipped in a box by a carrier cannot arrive the same day, so only florist-delivered arrangements qualify.
The key factor is the order cutoff time, set in the recipient's time zone. Miss the cutoff and the order moves to the next delivery day.
Same-Day Delivery Cutoff Times Compared
| Service | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Delivery fee (as published) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-800-Flowers | 3 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 12 p.m. | $16.99 to $21.99 by order size; surcharges may apply for same-day |
| FTD | 2 p.m. | 1 p.m. | 1 p.m., select areas | From $19.99 |
| Teleflora | 2 p.m. | 12 p.m. | 12 p.m., if a local shop is open | Shown at checkout; same-day adds $2.99 |
| ProFlowers (florist-delivered items) | 2 p.m. | Earlier times may apply | Not stated | From $19.99 |
| BloomNation | Set by each florist | Set by each florist | ||
| The Flowers Directory (our shop) | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | No delivery | $19.99 flat, no same-day surcharge |
All times are in the recipient's time zone. Every service notes that cutoffs can be earlier in some areas, on weekends and around holidays. Checked September 26, 2026; see Sources below.
Best Services for Same-Day Flower Delivery
1. 1-800-Flowers: latest cutoffs, including Sunday
- Cutoff: 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. Sunday, in the recipient's time zone.
- Delivery: by a local florist or by carrier (FedEx, UPS or USPS), depending on the product. Filter category pages by "Local Shop Delivery" for same-day items.
- Cost: a service charge of $16.99 to $21.99 by order size, and surcharges may apply for same-day, weekend and holiday delivery.
- Full 1-800-Flowers review
2. FTD: later weekend cutoff than Teleflora
- Cutoff: 2 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on weekends, in the recipient's time zone. Sunday delivery in select areas.
- Delivery: by a local florist, or by carrier for some products. Delivers to 125 countries.
- Cost: delivery charges start at $19.99 and vary by location and date. FTD Plus ($39.99 a year) removes standard delivery fees.
- Full FTD review
3. Teleflora: every order made and delivered by a local florist
- Cutoff: 2 p.m. Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, in the recipient's time zone. Sunday delivery only where a local shop is open.
- Delivery: always hand-arranged and hand-delivered by one of more than 10,000 local florists.
- Cost: the delivery fee is shown at checkout, and same-day delivery adds $2.99.
- Full Teleflora review
4. ProFlowers: same-day on florist-delivered items only
- Cutoff: 2 p.m. in the recipient's time zone for florist-delivered arrangements; earlier times may apply on weekends. Bouquets shipped from farms in a box are not same-day.
- Cost: delivery charges start at $19.99.
- Full ProFlowers review
5. BloomNation: choose the florist yourself
- How it works: a marketplace of independent florists. You pick the shop and see its own work, and each shop sets its own same-day cutoff and delivery fee.
- Full BloomNation review
Where The Flowers Directory fits (our own service)
We publish this guide and we also sell flowers, so weigh this accordingly. The Flowers Directory charges a flat $19.99 delivery fee with no same-day surcharge, has every arrangement hand-delivered by a local florist, and delivers same-day when you order by 1:00 PM in the recipient's time zone, Monday to Saturday. Our cutoff is earlier than the national services' weekday cutoffs, and we do not deliver on Sundays. How we research.
Services That Ship in a Box
Bouquets shipped from a farm or warehouse by carrier cannot arrive the same day. The Bouqs Co., UrbanStems and BloomsyBox ship most bouquets this way, and ProFlowers and 1-800-Flowers ship some products by carrier too. Shipped bouquets often arrive as buds that open over a few days. If you are ordering a day or more ahead, they can cost less than florist delivery; see the Flower Delivery Price Index.
Tips for Same-Day Flower Delivery
- Order as early as possible. The cutoff is the latest time, not the best time. A morning order gives the florist more time and more flowers to choose from.
- Double-check the time zone. Cutoffs are in the recipient's time zone. From California, a 1:00 PM cutoff in New York is 10:00 AM your time.
- Verify the address accepts deliveries. Hospitals, office buildings and gated communities may restrict flower deliveries. Call ahead if unsure.
- Expect substitutions. Same-day orders use what the florist has in stock, so the arrangement may differ from the photo while keeping its style and value.
- Mind the day of the week. Saturday cutoffs are earlier, Sunday delivery is limited, and cutoffs move earlier around Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. See the best time to order flowers.
- Have a backup plan. If you miss the cutoff, schedule delivery for the next available day.
Same-Day Delivery for Special Situations
Funeral and Sympathy Flowers
For a funeral you need the funeral home's name, the name of the deceased, and the date and time of the service. Order as early as possible, because funeral directors prefer flowers to arrive before the service begins. See funeral flower prices by type or browse our sympathy flower collection.
Hospital Deliveries
Hospitals often restrict deliveries to certain hours or floors, and ICU and some other units do not accept flowers at all. Call the hospital first. See what flowers to give after surgery for unit rules.
Office and Workplace Deliveries
Include the recipient's full name, the company name and the floor or suite number. Some buildings accept deliveries only in the lobby. Order early so the flowers arrive during business hours.
How Much Does Same-Day Delivery Cost?
A bouquet from a major US service is listed at a median of $65 before delivery, and delivery fees at the national services run about $17 to $22, so a typical delivered bouquet costs roughly $82 to $87 before tax. Same-day can add more: Teleflora charges $2.99 extra, and 1-800-Flowers says surcharges may apply. Compare the checkout total, not the listed price. Full figures are in our Flower Delivery Price Index.
Find Same-Day Flowers Near You
Browse collections of arrangements that local florists deliver same-day:
Or compare all services in our Best Flower Delivery Services guide.
Sources
- 1-800-Flowers local florist delivery details and customer service FAQ
- FTD delivery policy and FTD same-day delivery
- Teleflora FAQ
- ProFlowers delivery policy
Our own cutoff was measured in our florist network's ordering system, checking same-day availability every minute around 1:00 PM on a weekday and on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Our editorial standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I order same-day flower delivery?
From any service that delivers through local florists: 1-800-Flowers (weekday cutoff 3 p.m.), FTD, Teleflora and ProFlowers (2 p.m.), BloomNation (set by each florist) and The Flowers Directory (1:00 PM). Bouquets shipped in a box by carrier are not same-day.
What is the latest I can order same-day flowers?
3 p.m. in the recipient's time zone, at 1-800-Flowers on weekdays. FTD, Teleflora and ProFlowers close at 2 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturday the latest is 2 p.m. at 1-800-Flowers.
Can I get same-day flower delivery near me?
Yes, in most US cities and towns. Florist networks route each order to a florist near the recipient, so coverage reaches well beyond big cities. Enter the recipient's ZIP code when you order to confirm same-day delivery for that address, and order before the cutoff, which runs from noon to 3 p.m. in the recipient's time zone depending on the service and the day. Rural areas may have fewer florists, so ordering a day ahead is a good backup plan.
Can I get same-day flower delivery on weekends?
Saturday: yes, at every major florist network, with earlier cutoffs: 12 p.m. at Teleflora, 1 p.m. at FTD and The Flowers Directory, and 2 p.m. at 1-800-Flowers.
Sunday: limited. 1-800-Flowers takes same-day orders until 12 p.m., FTD delivers in select areas, and Teleflora delivers only where a local shop is open. The Flowers Directory does not deliver on Sundays. Check availability by ZIP code before ordering.
How much does same-day flower delivery cost?
A median bouquet is listed at $65 and delivery fees run about $17 to $22, so a typical same-day bouquet costs roughly $82 to $87 before tax. Teleflora adds $2.99 for same-day, and 1-800-Flowers says surcharges may apply.
What flowers are available for same-day delivery?
Whatever fresh flowers the local florist has on hand, which usually means seasonal blooms and year-round favorites: roses in most colors, lilies, carnations and chrysanthemums, sunflowers in summer and early fall, and mixed seasonal bouquets. Rare or out-of-season flowers such as peonies outside spring, protea or specific orchids may not be available the same day.
What if I miss the same-day delivery cutoff?
Schedule delivery for the next available day. Remember that Saturday cutoffs are earlier and Sunday delivery is limited, so a Saturday afternoon order often arrives on Monday.
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Same-day flower delivery in popular cities
Every city below has local florists who deliver same-day when you order by 1:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Each city page lists the local florists, funeral homes, and hospitals we map for that area.
Atlanta · Orlando · Cincinnati · Baton Rouge · Buffalo · Boca Raton · Boynton Beach · Gainesville · Henderson · Pasadena · Santa Monica · Cape Coral · Cleveland · Anaheim · Chula Vista · Newport Beach · Bellingham · Costa Mesa · Palm Springs · Delray Beach
