Appliances Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to New Orleans, Louisiana

How Much Does It Cost To Ship Appliances? In general, for an appliance shipping service, you can expect to pay around $1.81 per mile for shorter trips and $0.59 per mile for longer journeys.

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.

Shipping a 20 lb package typically costs $20-$40 for ground services (like UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, or USPS Ground Advantage), but can range from $10 to over $100+ for faster or international options, depending heavily on distance, speed, and carrier. USPS can be cheaper for lighter items but may get pricey over 20 lbs, while UPS/FedEx often become more competitive for heavier shipments.