Mattress Shipping Cost from Honolulu, Hawaii to Cape Town

Shipping a bed set costs anywhere from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars ($300-$3,000+) depending on size, weight, distance, and service, with estimates ranging from $0.70 to $2.50 per mile for frames, or $600-$1,500+ for a full room set via LTL freight, but you can save by disassembling and using peer-to-peer services or specific carriers for potentially lower rates, especially for just a mattress.

The cheapest way to ship from Hawaii to the mainland is usually USPS Ground Advantage for lighter items or USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes for heavier or larger items, as USPS offers consistent, lower rates across all zones to Hawaii, though you should compare costs with UPS/FedEx Ground for heavier packages (20+ lbs) using online calculators like Easyship.com or DIYTransport.com.

Shipping a 40ft container to Hawaii can range from $2,500 to over $10,000, with current estimates often falling around $3,000 - $7,000+, but costs fluctuate heavily with demand, origin (West Coast is cheaper), carrier, and added fees (insurance, customs, port fees), so getting specific quotes from freight forwarders like Matson or Young Brothers for your exact needs is essential.