Mattress Shipping Cost from Delhi to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shipping from India to the USA costs vary widely, from around ₹300-₹2,000+ (approx. $4-$25+) for small documents/packages via postal services (like India Post/USPS) to ₹2,500-₹4,800+ (approx. $30-$60+) for 1kg via major couriers (DHL, FedEx), and even more for heavier/larger shipments, with freight containers starting at thousands of dollars. Prices depend heavily on weight, speed (express vs. standard), courier choice (FedEx, DHL, local), and if it's document or merchandise.

The cheapest way to ship a mattress is UPS Ground, which costs ~$130 for short distances (~130 miles) and ~$210 for cross-country shipping. The fastest way to ship a mattress is UPS Next Day Air Early or FedEx First Overnight, with delivery by the next morning for $392-1,520 depending on distance.

Standard air freight between India and the US generally takes around 8-10 days. It's not that planes are slower; it comes down to the fact that air freight processes are more complicated than for express freight. Express air freight services typically shaves 2-3 days off standard air freight transit times.