Shipping from Illinois to Zambia

Top courier services when shipping to Zambia include, Fedex - International Priority, DHL - Express Worldwide & USPS - Priority Mail International.

Shipping to Africa from the USA varies wildly, from ~$20 for small, slow USPS packages to $100s for faster couriers or large freight, depending heavily on weight, speed (days vs. weeks), and specific African country/city, with options like USPS (cheapest/slowest), DHL/FedEx/UPS (fast/pricier), and ocean freight (bulk/cheapest per kg). Expect under $50 for a 1-2 lb package via economy, while a 25lb box could be $170-$300+ depending on the carrier and service.

Sending Large Envelopes (Flats) to Zambia The base rate for is $2.90. Extra ounces cost more and the maximum weight is 15.994 ounces. The rates below are sourced directly from the USPS.

How long does it take to ship from the US to Zambia? The average shipping time from the US to Zambia depends on which shipping option and carrier you choose. Typically, economy or budget shipping options delivery in 4 to 10 business days while express shipping options arrive in 1-4 business days.

As one of the world's leading logistics companies offering fast international courier services, we deliver to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. You can trust DHL Express to deliver your package to Zambia with the highest standard of service.

Shipping a 20 lb package costs roughly $20-$40 for ground services (UPS, FedEx, USPS Ground Advantage) for shorter distances, but can range from $13 to over $100+ for faster or international options, depending heavily on the carrier, speed, and distance (zone). USPS Ground Advantage is often economical, while faster FedEx/UPS options like Next Day Air become much pricier, and sometimes splitting into lighter boxes (under 20 lbs) can be cheaper with USPS.