Unofficial guide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by International Dairy Queen, Inc.

Prices are estimated US national averages, checked Nov 2026. Dairy Queen publishes no national price list; ~99% stores are franchisee-owned, so prices vary by location.

The Blizzard is Dairy Queen’s signature treat, and it is the most searched item on the whole DQ menu. Soft serve is blended thick with cookies, candy or cake pieces, and it is served upside down to show how thick it is. If it stays in the cup, it passes the test — and if the crew forgets to flip it, the standing rule is that the Blizzard is free. That is not a promotion. It has been the policy since the Blizzard launched in 1985.

This page lists the Blizzard prices by size, every classic flavour, the Royal Blizzards, the holiday flavours for 2026, and the calories for each size, so you can pick your order before you reach the counter.

Blizzard Prices by Size

A Blizzard comes in four sizes: Mini, Small, Medium and Large. The mix-ins are the same in every size — you just get more of them. Standard flavours cost the same in each size. Premium and seasonal flavours cost about 30 cents more, and Royal Blizzards, which have a filled centre, cost about $1 more per size. Trackers disagree slightly on the exact top of each step, so the ranges below are the consensus across the trackers we checked.

Size	Weight	Typical price	Calories (approx.)
Mini	6 oz	$3.49–$3.99	350–400
Small	12 oz	$4.49–$4.99	590–640
Medium	16 oz	$5.29–$5.99	790–830
Large	21 oz	$5.99–$6.49	1,000–1,090

One honest warning about the top of the range: some trackers list a Large at $6.59 or even $6.99, and one lists a Mini at $2.99. Those are outliers from single stores or older checks. The ladder above is what most stores charge most of the time, and your store may sit a little above or below it. Prices vary by location, because each franchise owner sets them. Stores in California, the Northeast and Hawaii often run $0.50 to $1.00 higher than stores in the Midwest and the South. Tax is added at the till. Confirm the price at your local restaurant or in the DQ app before you order.

Every Classic Blizzard Flavour

These are the flavours that are on the menu all year at most stores. Prices below follow the size ladder in the table above — the Mini and Small columns are the ones people check most, so they are printed in full.

Flavour	Mini	Small	Medium	Large	Small calories (approx.)
Oreo	$3.49–$3.99	$4.49–$4.99	$5.29–$5.99	$5.99–$6.49	600–620
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup	$3.49–$3.99	$4.49–$4.99	$5.29–$5.99	$5.99–$6.49	610
M&M’s	$3.49–$3.99	$4.49–$4.99	$5.29–$5.99	$5.99–$6.49	640–660
Butterfinger	$3.49–$3.99	$4.49–$4.99	$5.29–$5.99	$5.99–$6.49	590
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough	$3.49–$3.99	$4.49–$4.99	$5.29–$5.99	$5.99–$6.49	630–710
Choco Brownie Extreme	$3.99–$4.29	$4.49–$5.19	$5.79–$6.19	$6.49–$6.89	640–740
Heath	$3.49–$3.99	$4.49–$4.99	$5.29–$5.99	$5.99–$6.49	600–640
Snickers	$3.49–$3.99	$4.49–$4.99	$5.29–$5.99	$5.99–$6.49	610–620
Turtle Pecan Cluster	$3.99–$4.29	$4.99–$5.49	$5.79–$6.19	$6.49–$6.89	640–680
Royal Reese’s Brownie	$3.99–$4.99	$5.49–$5.99	$6.29–$6.99	$6.99–$7.49	710
Royal New York Cheesecake	$3.99–$4.99	$5.49–$5.99	$6.29–$6.99	$6.99–$7.49	690

Oreo is the best-selling flavour and the safest first pick. Reese’s is the pick for peanut-butter lovers. M&M’s is the best choice for children, because the candy pieces stay crunchy. Butterfinger is the sweetest of the classic flavours, and Turtle Pecan Cluster is the richest — and the one that costs a little more at most stores.

Not every store carries every flavour every day. The core flavours — Oreo, Reese’s, M&M’s and Butterfinger — are almost always available. The others depend on the store’s stock, and seasonal flavours rotate in and out through the year. If a flavour matters to you, ask the store before you drive.

Royal Blizzards

Royal Blizzards are the premium version. They have a filled centre — usually fudge, caramel or peanut butter — in the middle of the Blizzard, on top of the usual mix-ins. They cost about $1 more per size than a standard Blizzard, so a Small Royal is about $5.49 to $5.99. Two trackers put the premium at 50 to 80 cents instead, so treat “$1 more” as the usual figure, not a fixed rule.

The two Royal flavours that appear most often are Royal Reese’s Brownie and Royal New York Cheesecake. If you want the most indulgent Blizzard on the menu, order a Royal. If you want the classic experience, order a standard flavour and save the dollar. There is no wrong answer here — it is the same soft serve, with a richer middle.

Holiday Blizzards 2026

The holiday Blizzard line-up is the seasonal event of the DQ year. For 2026, the holiday flavours are in stores from November 2 through January 3, under the Holiday Cookie Swap Blizzard Collection. Two flavours lead it: Peanut Butter Blossom, brand new for this season, built from Hershey’s Mini Kisses and peanut-butter cookie pieces; and Peppermint Bark, the returning favourite, with milk and white chocolatey layers and candy-cane pieces folded through vanilla soft serve.

Holiday Blizzards follow the same size ladder as the classic flavours, with seasonal flavours costing about 30 cents more than a standard flavour. A Small holiday Blizzard is about $4.79 to $5.29, a Medium about $5.59 to $6.29, and a Large about $6.29 to $6.79. DQ has not published a price or a calorie count for either holiday flavour, so those figures are worked from the regular ladder, not from an official list.

Because the holiday flavours are limited-time, they sell out at some stores before January — go early in the season. The full holiday guide is on our Holiday Blizzard page.

Blizzard of the Month

DQ fronts one flavour at a time as its Blizzard of the Month. Right now the title belongs to the Peanut Butter Blossom, the new flavour from the Cookie Swap Collection. The Peppermint Bark follows it, so the two collection flavours take turns at the top of the board through the holidays. Monthly picks sit at regular prices while they last. If one sounds like your thing, order it when you see it: once its run ends, the board moves on, and a return is never promised. A flavour that sells well can earn a comeback in a later year, the way Peppermint Bark did, but nothing on the season board is permanent.

Which Size Is the Best Value?

Per ounce, the Large is the best value — you pay the least per spoonful. But value is not only price per ounce. If you are also eating a meal, the Mini or the Small is the smart pick. You get the full taste, and you do not pay for a huge cup you cannot finish. The Mini is the cheapest way to try a flavour, and it is the right size for a child or a light treat. The Small is the standard single serving. The Medium is the usual sweet spot for an adult who wants a full dessert. The Large is a lot of ice cream for one person, and it is the size people usually share.

Blizzard Calories

A Blizzard is a dessert, and the calories show it. A Mini is about 350 to 400 calories, which is close to a normal ice-cream serving. A Small is about 590 to 640 calories. A Medium is about 790 to 830 calories. A Large is about 1,000 to 1,090 calories — and for the richest flavours, like Turtle Pecan Cluster or a Royal, a Large can run to about 1,300 to 1,400. That is half a day’s calories for many people in a single cup.

Three things move the number: size (a Large is almost three times a Mini), flavour (a plain Oreo is lighter than a Turtle Pecan Cluster or a Royal), and extra mix-ins. For a lighter Blizzard, order a Mini in a simple flavour and skip the extras. The easiest saving on the whole menu is a size swap: a Mini Oreo Blizzard carries about 330 to 460 calories against about 600 for the Small, for the same flavour.

Allergens — Read This First

DQ marks allergens with nine short codes: E for Egg, F for Fish, M for Milk, P for Peanut, SF for Shellfish, S for Soy, SS for Sesame Seeds, T for Tree Nuts and W for Wheat. A code in brackets beside an item flags a possible trace picked up from shared equipment — and that matters, because a DQ kitchen handles milk, peanuts and wheat all day, and cross-contact is a real risk even when an allergen is not an ingredient.

No Blizzard is guaranteed gluten-free, because the mix-ins are handled on shared blender spindles. Candy-based mix-ins like Reese’s or M&M’s carry lower gluten risk than cookie-based flavours like Oreo, but lower risk is not no risk. If you have a serious allergy, tell the crew at the counter before you order, and check DQ’s official allergen chart — do not rely on a menu guide alone.

How to Order a Blizzard

Ordering is simple, but two choices matter. The first is size. Pick a Mini if you want a taste, a Small if you want a normal dessert, and a Medium if you want a full dessert. Pick a Large only if you are sharing or very hungry.

The second choice is flavour. If it is your first Blizzard, order Oreo. If you like peanut butter, order Reese’s. If you want something seasonal, ask what the current limited-time flavour is — it is usually the most interesting thing on the board that month.

Extra mix-ins cost extra at most stores, so a sauce or an extra topping can add about a dollar to the receipt. The DQ app sometimes has a Blizzard offer, and the $8 Meal Deal can be upgraded to a Blizzard for about $2 more in the app. Check the app before you order, because the offers change by store. And if you are ordering for later, remember that a Blizzard travels far better than a cone or a sundae — it is the safer delivery pick.

FAQ

How much is a Blizzard at Dairy Queen?

A Mini is about $3.49 to $3.99, a Small $4.49 to $4.99, a Medium $5.29 to $5.99, and a Large $5.99 to $6.49. Royal Blizzards cost about $1 more per size.

What is the best Blizzard flavour?

Oreo is the best-selling flavour and the safest first pick. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup is the most popular runner-up.

What is a Royal Blizzard?

A Royal Blizzard is a premium Blizzard with a filled centre — usually fudge, caramel or peanut butter — on top of the usual mix-ins. It costs about $1 more per size.

Are Blizzard prices the same everywhere?

No. Prices vary by location, because each franchise owner sets them. The prices on this page are typical US prices checked in November 2026.

How long are the holiday Blizzards available?

For 2026, the holiday flavours run from November 2 through January 3, while stocks last.

Can I get a Blizzard delivered?

Yes, through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub at participating locations. Blizzards travel better than cones and sundaes, but delivery apps charge more than the store.

Last updated: Nov 2026. Unofficial guide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by International Dairy Queen, Inc.

★ Prices checked Nov 2026

Dairy Queen Blizzard Menu With Prices (2026)

The Blizzard is Dairy Queen’s signature treat, and it is the most searched item on the whole DQ menu.

Mini $3.49–$3.99 · Small $4.49–$4.99 · Medium $5.29–$5.99 · Large $5.99–$6.49

Every Classic Blizzard Flavour

These are the flavours that are on the menu all year at most stores. Small price and Small calories shown.