Appliances Shipping Cost from Durban to Chicago, Illinois

For the absolute cheapest shipping from the USA to South Africa, USPS First Class Mail International is your best bet for small, light items (letters/flats), while USPS Priority Mail International offers great value for small parcels with longer delivery times (weeks), with rates potentially starting around $25-$35+. For slightly faster but still affordable options, look into consolidators like Parcel Monkey or Easyship or services like DHL Express or FedEx International Economy/Connect Plus, often starting around $20-$50+ for heavier items with delivery in days to a couple of weeks.

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

Sea freight shipping typically takes 20 to 45 days for international shipments, but can range from a few days for short regional routes (like intra-Asia) to over two months for very long, complex journeys, heavily depending on distance, port congestion, seasonal peaks, and vessel speed (slow steaming). For instance, China to US West Coast might be 14-20 days, while China to Europe often takes 30-45 days.