Mattress Shipping Cost from Los Angeles, California to Cairo

Shipping from the USA to Egypt varies widely, from around $10-$30 for small, light parcels (1-2 lbs) via economy services like USPS/MyUS, to $40-$70 for slightly heavier items (3-4 lbs), and potentially $100+ for 20lb packages, depending heavily on speed (days vs. weeks) and carrier (USPS, UPS, DHL). Expect to pay more for faster express shipping (e.g., UPS Saver) and budget options (like USPS First Class) for slower delivery, plus potential duties/VAT in Egypt.

Shipping a mattress is expensive, often costing $150 to over $400 for ground shipping depending on carrier, distance, and weight, with major carriers like USPS, FedEx, and UPS charging hefty oversized fees (e.g., $100+ for USPS/FedEx) for large items, while specialized freight or White Glove services can run $1,000+ for door-to-door care, making it sometimes cheaper to replace it, notes Easyship, TSI Shipping, purple.com, PlushBeds, ClickPost.

Memory foam mattresses can be vacuum-sealed and rolled, while spring mattresses require freight shipping. Proper mattress packing requires vacuum bags, bubble wrap, sturdy boxes, and packing peanuts. Professional packing services through UPS or FedEx offer complete preparation solutions.