---
title: "When Can I Submit a Quote Request?"
description: "Explains that quote requests can be submitted weeks ahead of the cargo ready date, but freight rates expire after their validity date and require re-quoting."
language: en
canonical: https://www.flexport.com/help/when-do-i-submit-quote-request/
lifecycle: live
author:
  - "Flexport Editorial"
publishedAt: 2018-05-17T14:47:10.489Z
dateModified: 2026-07-31T03:22:17Z
readingTimeMinutes: 1
topics:
  - "Ocean Freight"
  - "Air Freight"
---

# When Can I Submit a Quote Request?

Yes, you can [request a quote](https://www.flexport.com/help/when-do-i-submit-quote-request/) from Flexport weeks in advance of your [cargo ready date](https://www.flexport.com/glossary/cargo-ready-date/). The further in advance you book a quote, the more time Flexport will have to secure the earliest possible booking on a flight or vessel. However, all freight rates will expire after their validity date has passed and will need to be [re-quoted](https://www.flexport.com/help/freight-requote-shipment/).

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*This is a markdown version of [https://www.flexport.com/help/when-do-i-submit-quote-request/](https://www.flexport.com/help/when-do-i-submit-quote-request/) for AI/LLM consumption.*