| Document And Entity Information | Feb. 20, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 20, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000746515 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-41871 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WA |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-1069248 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1015 Third Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Seattle |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 98104 |
| City Area Code | 206 |
| Local Phone Number | 674-3400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | EXPD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
