Shipping from Illinois to Sao Tome and Principe

The average cost to ship a 20 lb package using Ground services is $34.71. The average cost to ship a 20 lb package using Express services is $236.28. NOTE: Shipping costs can vary based on the size and contents of your package.

The cheapest way to ship internationally depends on package size/weight, but for light items (<4.4 lbs), USPS First-Class Package International is usually cheapest ; for heavier items, using multi-carrier platforms (like Easyship, Pirate Ship ) to get discounts on USPS, DHL, UPS / FedEx economy services (like FedEx International Connect Plus)** offers the best balance of cost and speed, as these platforms leverage volume discounts and consolidators for better rates than direct.

Shipping 50 lbs with UPS costs roughly $40 to over $70, depending heavily on distance (zones), speed (Ground vs. Express), and if surcharges apply, with UPS Ground typically ranging from ~$42 for shorter hauls to ~$72+ cross-country, but you need origin/destination ZIPs for an exact quote on the UPS website. For heavy items, always check dimensional weight and potential large package fees on the UPS calculator.

For the absolute fastest international shipping, major carriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer next-day or 1-3 business day services (e.g., DHL Express, FedEx International Priority/First, UPS Worldwide Express/Express Plus ), often using dedicated next-flight options for critical items, but the specific speed depends heavily on origin, destination, and customs clearance. For urgent documents or small packages, these express couriers are best, while USPS offers slower but reliable international mail.

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.