Shipping from Florida to South Africa

Our strong global network and full range of cross-border shipping services make shipping from the United States to South Africa easy.

Sea freight from the US to South Africa The average ocean freight transit time from the US to South Africa is 33 days.

Shipping a 20 lb package can cost from around $20-$40 for domestic ground services (like UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, USPS Ground Advantage) for shorter distances, to over $100 for expedited or international delivery, with prices depending heavily on distance, speed, carrier, and discounts. USPS Ground Advantage is often the most budget-friendly, while express options like UPS Next Day Air can be significantly more expensive.

For cheap shipping to South Africa, choose USPS Priority Mail International for smaller, lighter packages (1-4 lbs) for great value and slower delivery (weeks), or look into courier comparison sites like Parcel Monkey / Easyship to find discounted rates from providers like FedEx Economy, DHL, or Asendia, which balance cost and speed (days to a couple of weeks), especially for heavier items where sea freight is cheapest for bulk but takes over a month.

Yes, USPS absolutely ships to South Africa (ZA) using various services like Priority Mail International and First-Class Mail International, offering affordable options with tracking for many packages, though delivery times can range from days to weeks depending on the service and potential customs delays. You'll need to complete customs forms, and while USPS is budget-friendly, express couriers like FedEx or DHL offer faster, more secure delivery.

What is the Difference Between UPS and USPS? Generally, USPS is designed to ship smaller packages and mail quickly and cost-effectively, while UPS is more affordable for shipping larger parcels worldwide.

Shipping from the USA to South Africa costs vary widely, from around $20-$40 for small, slow shipments (USPS First Class/Priority) to $40-$100 for faster courier services (UPS/FedEx Economy), and upwards of $150+ for expedited, tracked international priority (FedEx/UPS Priority), with costs depending heavily on weight, speed, and courier, with Sea Freight being cheapest for bulk. Expect slower services like USPS to take weeks, while express couriers like DHL/FedEx/UPS offer 2-5 day delivery.

The best way to ship to South Africa depends on your priority: DHL, FedEx, or UPS offer fast, reliable, but pricier express services (2-5 days), ideal for urgent or valuable items, with DHL often favored for tracking. For budget-conscious, slower shipping, USPS (Priority Mail International) or FedEx/UPS Economy (4-9 days) are good, while large/heavy items benefit from freight forwarders (sea/air) for better rates, though transit is weeks to months.