Shipping From Australia to the Philippines

Shipping from Australia to the Philippines takes, as a guide:

• 3 to 7 business days by express air freight
• 7 to 12 business days by standard air freight
• 6 to 10 weeks by sea freight

These timeframes are a guide only, as factors outside PACK & SEND's control may affect delivery schedules. For a personalised quote on shipping to the Philippines from Australia, contact your local PACK & SEND Service Centre.

Our Australia to Philippines courier service is a premium, managed service backed by a retail logistics company with more than 30 years of international freight experience. We help clients send to Manila, Cebu, Davao and cities across the Philippines, including:

• Balikbayan boxes
• Parcels and gifts
• Excess baggage
• Fragile and high-value items
• Commercial freight

Professional packing, customs documentation and up-to-date tracking with milestone updates are part of every shipment.

Tailored solutions, dependable support. We pack with precision, send with confidence, and handle everything in between.

Why Choose PACK & SEND to Send Items from Australia to the Philippines

With PACK & SEND, one local team manages your shipment to the Philippines end to end, whether it is a box of gifts for family in Manila, excess baggage or commercial freight. We have handled international shipping to the Philippines and destinations worldwide for more than 30 years, from single parcels to complex air and sea freight forwarding to the Philippines.

Each shipment to the Philippines is planned around your timeline and cargo, so the journey stays streamlined, secure and supported from pickup to delivery. As a premium retail logistics company, we focus on expert handling and dependable support at every step.

How To Ship from Australia to the Philippines

Wondering how to send a package to the Philippines? Whether you need to send a box to the Philippines, post documents or move commercial freight, there are three ways to book, and every shipment is looked after by your local team:

Service Centre Shipping (Recommended)

Best for balikbayan boxes, valuables, personal effects and bulky items, and the required path for:

• Anything over 20 kg or $1,000 in value
• Unpacked or fragile items
• Goods with lithium batteries
• All business or regular senders

Your local centre provides professional packing, full customs documentation support and collection from your address, and prepares a personalised quote. Get a courier quote to get started.

Book Online (Self-Service)

A limited, no-frills option for individuals sending pre-packed, non-fragile parcels under 20 kg and up to $1,000 in value. If your shipment is eligible, you may be able to book online. You handle packing and labelling, then drop the parcel off or book a pickup.

PACK & SEND Live (For Frequent Senders)

For businesses sending to the Philippines regularly, PACK & SEND Live adds integrated booking, automation and scalable fulfilment support through our regular senders solutions. Talk to your local Service Centre about a business account.

Shipping Methods from Australia to the Philippines

We offer a choice of services for Australia to Philippines shipping, whether you need to send cargo to the Philippines in bulk or get a single box moving. The best way to ship to the Philippines depends on how quickly it needs to arrive and how much you are sending:

Air Freight (Express & Standard)

Air freight to the Philippines is the right choice when time is critical or your items need extra care.

• Express international shipping: the quickest express air cargo from Australia to the Philippines, suited to urgent documents, gifts and sensitive items. Metro Manila and other major cities typically receive shipments in 3 to 7 business days.
• Standard air freight: standard air cargo to the Philippines suits heavier or less time-critical goods, typically delivered within 7 to 12 business days.

These timeframes are a guide only, as factors outside PACK & SEND's control may affect delivery schedules.

Sea Freight

Sea freight suits household relocations and bulk cargo to the Philippines where volume matters more than speed. Sea cargo from Australia to the Philippines typically takes 6 to 10 weeks, depending on your departure city, carrier schedules and customs processing at the receiving port, most commonly Manila or Cebu.

• LCL (Less than Container Load): you share container space with other shippers. It suits smaller consignments of sea cargo to the Philippines, with extra time allowed for consolidation at each end.
• FCL (Full Container Load): a dedicated shipping container to the Philippines for high-volume shipments or goods that need their own space. How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to the Philippines, or a 40ft container? Your Service Centre prepares a personalised quote for both.

Sending a Balikbayan Box from Australia

A balikbayan box, known to many Filipino families as a padala box to the Philippines, is the traditional way to send gifts and essentials home. The simplest way to send a balikbayan box to the Philippines is through your local PACK & SEND Service Centre.

What's included

• A managed service quoted on the size and weight of your shipment
• Professional packing
• Customs paperwork
• Tracking from pickup to delivery

Air or sea

• A balikbayan box from Australia to the Philippines can travel by air or sea.
• Sea freight suits a large box where speed is not critical.
• Express air freight is the fastest way to get a balikbayan box to the Philippines.

From a small balikbayan box of gifts to a full container of household goods, we help Filipino families across Australia send balikbayan boxes to the Philippines year round.

Get a Quote Now

Not sure how to send a parcel to the Philippines? Tell us what you are sending and where it is going, and we will recommend the right service, packing and paperwork. Getting a package to the Philippines starts with a personalised quote from your local PACK & SEND Service Centre.

Shipping Costs from Australia to the Philippines

Every quote is tailored to your item and service level. How much it costs to ship to the Philippines depends on:

• Size and weight: the dimensions and weight of the shipment.
• Service: express air cargo to the Philippines, standard air or sea freight.
• Packing and handling: any custom crating or fragile-item handling it needs.
• Destination within the Philippines: Metro Manila, a regional city or an island province.

Duties and taxes may also apply on arrival in the Philippines, depending on the goods. Contact your local PACK & SEND Service Centre for a personalised quote, especially for fragile, valuable or complex shipments.

Customs in the Philippines: What You Need to Know

When shipping to the Philippines, accurate customs paperwork is what prevents most delays. Here is what to expect:

• Import duties: duty may apply depending on the declared value and type of the goods.
• Import taxes: taxes and other customs charges may also apply.
• Gifts: duty and taxes may still apply to gifts, including gift delivery to the Philippines, depending on the type and value of the goods.

We prepare and check your customs declaration before the shipment leaves Australia, and additional customs documentation or permits may be required depending on what you're sending.

Final clearance decisions rest with customs in the Philippines and sit outside PACK & SEND's control. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can advise on the documentation and charges that apply to your shipment.

Duty and Taxes on Balikbayan Boxes

Some balikbayan boxes sent to the Philippines may qualify for duty relief, depending on the type and value of the goods and the circumstances of the shipment. Other charges, including import taxes or customs fees, may still apply.

Additional customs documentation may be required depending on what you're sending. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can assist with the requirements and charges for your box and help you prepare the paperwork before dispatch.

What Can You Send to the Philippines?

We can transport almost any item, whatever the size, shape or sensitivity. Clients regularly send a package to the Philippines containing:

• Balikbayan boxes of clothing, gifts and pantry staples
• Excess baggage and unaccompanied luggage to the Philippines
• Business documents, contracts and samples
• Household items, appliances and homewares
• Commercial consignments and business stock
• Art, antiques and fragile goods

Household goods and luggage

• Sending a cargo box to the Philippines packed with household goods? Sea freight usually suits.
• Shipping luggage to the Philippines through our excess baggage service keeps it managed from pickup to delivery.

Documents and mail

• Need to send a document to the Philippines urgently? Express air freight covers contracts and certificates.
• It also handles sending mail to the Philippines, from letters to legal paperwork.

Phones and electronics

• Working out how to send a phone to the Philippines? Phones, laptops and other electronics contain lithium batteries, so they cannot be booked online.
• Bring them to your local Service Centre to courier a mobile phone or laptop, and our team manages the documentation and compliance requirements.

Moving there or coming home?

Our international relocations service covers removals to the Philippines, with packing, customs guidance and delivery to the door.

Expert Packaging for Safe Delivery to the Philippines

Shipping boxes to the Philippines takes your items through multiple handling points, ports and island transfers, so packing matters. Our services include:

• Custom timber crating: boxes, cases and crates built for high-value or delicate cargo such as electronics or antiques.
• Protective foam and wraps: tailored cushioning for irregular shapes and breakable items.
• DIY supplies: cartons, tape and bubble wrap, available alongside our professional packing services, if you need a box to send to the Philippines and prefer to pack it yourself.

Whether you pack it yourself or leave it to our team, optional Freight Plus Warranty cover is available for added peace of mind.

Track & Trace Your Parcel to the Philippines

Enter your tracking number in our online tracking system for up-to-date tracking with milestone updates at every stage of the journey. Follow your package from Australia to the Philippines from pickup to delivery, with delivery confirmation included on selected services.

We Deliver Across the Philippines

From Metro Manila to regional island provinces, delivery to the Philippines is door to door. Balikbayan box delivery and parcel delivery to the Philippines cover homes, businesses and government offices alike. Key destinations include:

• Manila
• Quezon City
• Cebu
• Davao
• Bacolod
• Iloilo
• General Santos
• Zamboanga
• Baguio
• Angeles City

Shipping to Manila and Cebu is most common, but if your recipient lives outside the main cities, ask for a quote anyway. Our delivery network in the Philippines reaches most of the country.

Send a Parcel from Australia to the Philippines Today

Ready to ship to the Philippines? Your local PACK & SEND team makes it simple to send a parcel to the Philippines, whether it is a one-off gift or regular commercial freight. If timing is critical, ask about a courier to the Philippines with express handling.

Our Service Centres help Filipino families and businesses pack and send balikbayan boxes from any capital city, with local teams for:

• Sydney courier bookings
• Melbourne courier bookings
• Brisbane courier bookings
• Perth courier bookings
• Adelaide courier bookings

Need to reach more destinations than the Philippines? We ship with confidence across Asia, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping from Australia to the Philippines

What is a balikbayan box?

A balikbayan box is a box of personal and household goods sent to family in the Philippines by Filipinos living overseas. The name comes from the Filipino words balik (return) and bayan (home town), and the balikbayan tradition covers everything from clothing and pantry staples to small appliances and gifts.

What a box can contain, and any charges that apply, depend on the goods and the circumstances of the shipment. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can explain what applies to your box.

How do I send a balikbayan box to the Philippines from Australia?

Bring your items, or your packed box, to your local PACK & SEND Service Centre for a personalised quote. We provide a managed service quoted on size and weight, with professional packing, customs paperwork and up-to-date tracking with milestone updates included. Sea freight suits a large balikbayan box when speed is not critical, while air freight suits urgent or valuable contents.

Do duties and taxes apply to a balikbayan box?

Some balikbayan boxes sent to the Philippines may qualify for duty relief, depending on the type and value of the goods and the circumstances of the shipment. Other charges, including import taxes or customs fees, may still apply. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can assist with the requirements and charges for your specific shipment.

How much does it cost to send a box to the Philippines?

There is no flat rate. The price depends on:

• Size: the weight and dimensions of your box.
• Service: express air, standard air or sea freight.
• Packing: any packing or handling it needs.

Postage to the Philippines, including balikbayan box cost, is quoted on the size and weight of the shipment. Duties and taxes may also apply, depending on the goods.

Contact your local PACK & SEND Service Centre for a personalised quote, and if your parcel is pre-packed, under 20 kg and up to $1,000 in value, you may be able to book online.

How many days does shipping from Australia to the Philippines take?

A parcel from Australia to the Philippines takes 3 to 7 business days by express air freight, 7 to 12 by standard air freight, or 6 to 10 weeks by sea. These timeframes are a guide only, as factors outside PACK & SEND's control, including customs clearance, may affect delivery schedules. Your local team confirms the expected timeframe when you book.

Can I track my parcel to the Philippines?

Yes. Every PACK & SEND shipment to the Philippines includes up-to-date tracking with milestone updates: enter your tracking number in Track & Trace to follow each stage of the journey. Selected services also include delivery confirmation on arrival in the Philippines.

Are there any restrictions when shipping to the Philippines?

Yes. Prohibited imports into the Philippines include:

• Weapons and explosives
• Gambling devices
• Hazardous chemicals
• Obscene materials
• Counterfeit goods

Items such as medicines and food, plant or animal products are also regulated. The same rules apply to what can go in a balikbayan box.

Items with lithium batteries must be booked through a Service Centre rather than online. Rules can change, so ask your local PACK & SEND Service Centre before dispatch.

Will import duties and taxes apply to a shipment to the Philippines?

Import duties and taxes may apply depending on the goods, their value and the circumstances of the shipment. You'll generally need to provide accurate item descriptions and values, and we prepare and check the customs declaration before your shipment leaves Australia.

Additional customs documentation or permits may be required depending on what you're sending. Final clearance rests with customs in the Philippines, and your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can advise on the charges that may apply.

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