Mattress Shipping Cost from St. Petersburg, Florida to Shanghai

Shipping a mattress is expensive, typically costing $150 to $300+ for standard ground services like USPS, FedEx, or UPS depending heavily on distance, weight, size (dimensions), and speed, with cross-country trips potentially reaching several hundred dollars or more, making it often cheaper to replace a standard mattress. Specialty carriers or white-glove services cost more, while peer-to-peer options like uShip can range from $200-$500+ but are negotiable.

The cheapest way to ship from the USA to China is usually USPS First-Class Package International for small, light items (under 4lbs) or economy options via platforms like Easyship/Parcel Monkey using carriers like SF Express, with costs starting from under $30, but expect longer delivery times (1-3+ weeks); for heavier or faster needs, use UPS/FedEx economy services, often accessed cheaper through brokers, costing $40-$100+.

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.