Amazon Adds 1-Hour And 3-Hour Delivery Options In The US
Amazon now offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery across hundreds of U.S. cities. See prices, eligible items, and what it means for you.
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Amazon Adds 1-Hour And 3-Hour Delivery Options In The US
Amazon Just Changed How Fast You Can Get Your Packages — And It Is a Big Deal If you have ever wished Amazon could deliver your order in the same time it takes to watch a movie, that day has officially arrived. Starting March 17, 2026, Amazon is rolling out one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of cities in the United States. Over 90,000 items are now eligible, and the service is already live in major metros like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. This is not a drill — same-day shopping just got a serious upgrade. The Prices You Need to Know Before You Click "Buy"
Speed costs money, but maybe less than you think. Amazon Prime subscribers will pay $9.99 for one-hour delivery and $4.99 for the three-hour option. If you are not a Prime member, those fees jump to $19.99 and $14.99 respectively. For Prime members who already pay a monthly subscription, the one-hour option works out to roughly the cost of a latte. Whether that feels worth it really depends…