Mattress Shipping Cost from Yokohama to Stockton, California

Shipping a mattress is more complex and expensive than standard deliveries. Whether you're moving, selling mattresses online, or buying from a retailer, you're looking at costs ranging from $130-280 for ground shipping across the U.S., with premium services reaching $1,500+ for cross-country delivery.

Shipping from Japan to California varies from a few days to several weeks, depending on the speed of service: Express air (DHL/FedEx/UPS) takes 1-7 business days; Standard Airmail (like USPS/Japan Post) is about 1-3 weeks; while Ocean Freight can take 3-5 weeks or more for large/slow cargo, with customs adding time.

The cheapest way to ship from Japan to the USA is usually Japan Post's Surface Mail, a slow sea freight option taking 1-3 months but costing significantly less, ideal for large, non-urgent items. For smaller, lighter items, Japan Post's "Small Packet" (under 2kg) is also very economical, though still slow (weeks to a month). Always compare Japan Post with private carriers like Yamato Transport (Kuroneko) for heavy or large items, as sometimes they offer better rates, and check current availability for slower services like SAL (Surface Air Lift).