Mattress Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Iowa City, Iowa

Get the best January 2026 prices to anywhere in the US or anywhere in the world. How much does it cost to ship a mattress from Shanghai to Iowa City, Iowa? Get instant quotes from top carriers. The distance is approximately 6,913 miles. Shipping via PVG airport.

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Shanghai, Iowa City, Iowa

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Distance

6,913 miles

Transit Time

7 business days via DHL

Route Type

import

Available Shipping Options

Cheapest Option

$460.33 via DHL

Fastest Option

1 day via UPS

DHL

International Economy Air

Transit Time

10 days

Price

$460.33

FedEx

International Economy

Transit Time

9 days

Price

$483.34

UPS

Worldwide Expedited

Transit Time

8 days

Price

$524.77

DHL

Recommended

International Air Cargo

Transit Time

7 days

Price

$552.39

UPS

Worldwide Express

Transit Time

5 days

Price

$779.62

FedEx

International Priority

Transit Time

5 days

Price

$820.65

FedEx

International First

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$1088.91

UPS

Worldwide Express Plus

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$1143.36

About Shipping from Shanghai to Iowa City, Iowa

When shipping from Shanghai to Iowa City, Iowa, you have several carrier options to choose from. The best choice depends on your priorities - whether you want the cheapest rate or the fastest delivery.

For international shipping from China to USA, air cargo provides the fastest delivery, while ocean freight offers significant cost savings for larger shipments.

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Q:How long is shipping from Shanghai to the US?
Ocean freight from Shanghai to the USA takes 15 to 40 days (port-to-port), depending on the type of load (FCL or LCL) and the port of arrival – West Coast is generally faster to reach from China than East Coast ports. Air freight is much faster, with expedited options ranging from 1 to 3 days.
Q:How expensive is it to ship a mattress?
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.

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