Furniture Shipping Cost from New Delhi to San Francisco, California

Ocean freight shipping Ocean shipping is a great option for bulkier shipments since it offers much more space than air for a lower price. Depending on how large your shipments are, and how frequently you ship, you can choose either LCL (less than a container load) or FCL (full container load).

Air freight delivers in ~7–14 days but at a high per‑kg cost. Sea freight (FCL/LCL) is cheaper for bulky loads but takes ~25–45 days. For small parcels, economy courier (India Post, Aramex) takes ~5–10 business days.

To ship furniture from India, hire an international mover or freight forwarder, choose sea freight (cheaper for bulk) or air freight (faster), arrange for packing in India, and prepare for customs clearance with necessary documents like Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and potential permits (e.g., for wood) to avoid delays, with options for full container or shared (consolidated) shipping.