Shipping from Florida to Sao Tome and Principe

Shipping a 20 lb package can cost from around $20 to over $100, depending heavily on the carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), distance, and speed; expect $20-$40 for ground (UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, USPS Ground Advantage) for short distances, but potentially $40-$100+ for faster services like Priority Mail or Air options. Use carrier calculators with your specific zip codes for accurate pricing.

Shipping costs from USA to Puerto Rico impact 70% of e-commerce profitability in 2025. As a US territory, Puerto Rico shipments avoid customs duties but face unique logistics fees.

The cheapest international shipping is usually with USPS First-Class Package International Service for small, lightweight items (under 4 lbs), starting from around $3-$15+ depending on weight and destination, or Global Post for even lower rates if you use a platform like Easyship. For letters, use a Global Forever Stamp, while aggregators like Parcel Monkey or ShipStation, Easyship can find deep discounts on major carriers like UPS, FedEx, and DHL for heavier or faster shipments.

Typical shipping costs for transporting a car from the U.S. to St. Thomas range from $1,600 to $3,600. Costs will vary based on the vehicle's type, size, weight, and point of origin within the United States.

What countries can you not ship to from the US? Certain countries, including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, and Crimea (Ukraine), are banned from US shipping due to export restrictions and sanctions. If your country is on the list, US stores and Global Shopaholics cannot ship there.

Generally, the island state of São Tomé and Príncipe is a very safe place for travellers to visit. There is very little violent crime on the islands, and violent crimes like armed robberies and rapes are still rare. Visitors can safely walk around the streets of the capital at practically any time of the day or night.

For businesses with time-sensitive shipments, we recommend using DHL Express. With this shipping solution, you have access to the DHL Express Global Trade Services toolkit. Our Landed Cost Estimator lets you calculate duties, taxes and more so you know what your shipping costs are upfront.

50 lb package shipping costs: Summary The cheapest way to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is the USPS Priority Mail Express 1-Day, which costs $374.75. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Ground services is $83.32. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is $462.78.

USPS First Class International is the cheapest for parcels under 4.4 lbs—but it's slow and lacks insurance. GlobalPost Economy offers better tracking at similar pricing and supports more destinations. UPS & FedEx offer faster delivery and better tracking, with steep discounts available via ShipStation.