A guide to NFO | Next Flight Out Freight Services

Time-Critical Domestic Freight? Get It There Fast with Our Next Flight Out Service

When timing is everything, The Expedited Company’s Next Flight Out (NFO) service is your fastest domestic freight solution—ideal for urgent, high-priority shipments that can’t afford delays.

Whether you’re moving essential components, replacement parts, sensitive documents, or other critical materials, our NFO service gets your shipment on the next available commercial flight, with expert coordination from pickup through final delivery.

Why Choose Our Next Flight Out Service?

  • Fastest Transit Times: We book space on the next available scheduled flight, drastically cutting time in transit.

  • Nationwide Coverage: From major U.S. hubs to smaller regional airports, we cover every part of the country.

  • End-to-End Coordination: We handle everything—courier pickup, flight booking, airport transfer, and delivery at the destination.

  • Milestone-Based Updates: You’ll be notified at every key point—pickup, flight departure, arrival, and final delivery.

  • Efficiency Over Distance: For shipments traveling more than 700 miles, NFO is often less expensive than ground expedite options. For shipments over 1,000 miles, it’s typically faster as well, subject to airline schedules and destination airport hours.

Service Requirements

  • TSA Known Shipper Compliance If you’re unsure whether your facility is TSA Known Shipper–compliant, we can quickly verify your status and, if needed, initiate and guide you through the application process ensuring you’re fully prepared for Next Flight Out service without delay.

  • Size & Weight Limits Each individual piece must not exceed 36 inches cubed and 200 pounds. Larger shipments can be broken into multiple pieces and coordinated accordingly. (Longer narrower pieces can be shipped, contact us for restrictions)

  • Packaging Restrictions
    All freight must be shipped in sealed, unmarked boxes or packaging. No liquids of any kind or batteries are permitted. Freight must be securely packed to withstand transit handling.

  • Proper Documentation
    We provide and manage all required paperwork for domestic air freight, including accurate contents declarations and handling instructions.

  • 24/7/365 Operations
    Our dispatch and operations teams are available at all times to move your shipment—day or night, weekends, and holidays.


How It Works

  • Request & Review – Contact us with your shipment details. We assess routing, timing, and airport availability.

  • Pickup & Booking – We dispatch a courier and secure space on the next available domestic flight.

  • Airline Tender Deadlines – To meet airline requirements, shipments must be tendered at least 90 minutes prior to the selected flight’s departure.

  • Arrival & Final Pickup – Subject to local cargo facility operating hours, we can typically collect your shipment approximately 60 minutes after arrival for final delivery.

  • Schedule Coordination – We evaluate airport cargo facility and airline operating hours to ensure reliable, realistic delivery windows.

  • Milestone Updates – You’ll receive updates at every major step: pickup, flight departure, arrival, and delivery confirmation.

  • Final Delivery – A local courier completes the last-mile delivery directly to your recipient.


Need a solution for a critical shipment? Contact The Expedited Company today at 844-382-5068 and let us move your freight with unmatched speed, precision, and professionalism.