How to add seasonal Flat Rate shipping in WooCommerce

Seasonal Flat Rate Shipping lets you charge special shipping rates only during specific times of the year, such as holidays, festivals, or peak seasons. This is useful for managing higher shipping costs or offering special delivery options during busy periods.

By setting up Seasonal Flat Rate Shipping, you can automatically apply different shipping charges during predefined dates. (Plugin feature: Seasonal Shipping Rules)

For example, you can charge a $15 Holiday Shipping Fee from December 15 to December 31. This ensures accurate shipping pricing and better cost management during special times.

Preconditions

Before you begin:

• Flat Rate Shipping Plugin is installed and activated.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Set Up

1. Go to Shipping Settings

• From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to:

  Dotstore → Flat Rate → Manage Shipping

2. Set the Base Flat Rate

• Choose Flat Rate from the list.
• Enter a name like "Holiday Shipping" and set the cost (e.g., $15 ).

3. Add Seasonal Conditions (Plugin Feature)

• Open the Flat Rate method settings.
• Look for the "Date Range" condition option.
• Set your start date (e.g., August 18) and end date (e.g., August 24).
• Save your changes.

4. Save Changes

Click Save changes to apply the seasonal shipping method rate.

Alternate Uses

• Offer free shipping during off-season sales.
• Charge higher rates during high-demand periods.
• Apply different rates for multiple seasonal events (e.g., summer sale, Black Friday).

Business Benefits

• Improves profit margins during peak seasons.
• Automates rate changes without manual updates.
• Enhances customer trust with transparent seasonal pricing.

Expected Outcome

• During the specified dates, customers in the selected zone will automatically see the Seasonal Flat Rate option at checkout.
• Outside of these dates, the rate will not appear, and normal shipping rules will apply.