someone has probably already told you this
riority mail flat rate boxes are the way to go for quick, relatively inexpensive shipping to alaska- generally less than a week. Parcel post takes about 2-3 weeks. you still have time if you are finished to ship it PP. through the post office. i live in bush alaska and i get stuff within the 3 weeks most of the time, gets a little longer the closer to the holidays you wait.