Shipping from Ohio to South Africa

While Walmart doesn't offer direct international shipping to South Africa, you can still order through a package forwarding service like Global Shopaholics. This service allows you to shop at Walmart, have your items delivered to a US address, and then shipped to South Africa.

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

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.

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.

If you need to send a parcel to South Africa, DHL Express makes it simple. As one of the world's leading logistics providers, delivering to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, we provide a fast and secure delivery service you can rely on.

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.