Mattress Shipping Cost from Paris to New Orleans, Louisiana

Shipping from France to the USA varies widely in price, from around $18 for small, light items (USPS First Class) up to €300+ for large/heavy cargo, with express air freight (1-3 days) starting around €45-€50 and economy options taking longer but costing less (e.g., FedEx Economy from ~€36). Key factors are weight, dimensions, speed (express vs. standard), and chosen courier (USPS, FedEx, DHL, UPS), so use online calculators with your specific package details for accurate quotes.

Standard air freight between France 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.

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.