Shipping Cost from Melbourne to Cape Town

Get the best January 2026 prices to anywhere in the US or anywhere in the world. Looking for the cheapest way to ship from Melbourne to Cape Town? The distance is approximately 6,409 miles. Shipping via MEL airport.

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Mini Box

12" x 12" x 12"

Size Details

13 lbs / 6 kg

Small Box

15" x 15" x 15"

Size Details

25 lbs / 11 kg

Standard Box

18" x 18" x 18"

Size Details

42 lbs / 19 kg

Large Box

20" x 20" x 20"

Size Details

60 lbs / 27 kg

X Large Box

22" x 22" x 22"

Size Details

75 lbs / 34 kg

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Distance

6,409 miles

Transit Time

7 business days via DHL

Route Type

international

Available Shipping Options

Cheapest Option

$228.98 via DHL

Fastest Option

1 day via UPS

DHL

International Economy Air

Transit Time

10 days

Price

$228.98

FedEx

International Economy

Transit Time

9 days

Price

$240.42

UPS

Worldwide Expedited

Transit Time

8 days

Price

$261.03

DHL

Recommended

International Air Cargo

Transit Time

7 days

Price

$274.77

UPS

Worldwide Express

Transit Time

5 days

Price

$423.18

FedEx

International Priority

Transit Time

5 days

Price

$445.45

FedEx

International First

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$616.13

UPS

Worldwide Express Plus

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$646.94

About Shipping from Melbourne to Cape Town

When shipping from Melbourne to Cape Town, 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 Australia to South Africa, air cargo provides the fastest delivery, while ocean freight offers significant cost savings for larger shipments.

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What Can You Ship from Melbourne to Cape Town?

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Specialized Shipping from Melbourne to Cape Town

Household Furniture Shipping

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Q:How much does it cost to ship from Australia to South Africa?
Costs start at around AUD 50.34 for 1 kg, based on volume or weight, whichever is higher. Ideal for online shoppers sending to South Africa.
Q:What is the best company to use for international shipping?
The best international shipping companies include DHL, FedEx, and UPS for fast, reliable express services globally, while USPS offers budget-friendly options for lighter parcels, and specialized carriers like Aramex and SF Express excel in specific regions like the Middle East/Asia. The "best" depends on your needs for speed, cost, package size, and destination, with leaders like DHL/FedEx offering broad coverage and USPS providing economy, as detailed on sites like Easyship, OrderCup, and ClickPost, notes Gelato, and Outvio.

Professional Piano Movers

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Q:How much does a piano mover cost Melbourne?
The moving distance and obstacles (like stairs) are the most important factors that will reflect in your overall piano moving costs in Melbourne. Local piano move on average cost of $180-$450 and long-distance piano move in Australia average cost of $700-$1,800.
Q:How much on average does it cost to move a piano?
Moving a piano costs roughly $150-$650 locally and $500-$2,500+ for long distances, depending heavily on the piano's type (grand is more), weight, distance, and obstacles like stairs, which add significant fees. Expect to pay more for larger pianos (concert grands) and complex moves involving many steps or tight spaces, potentially increasing costs to several thousand dollars, while simple upright moves are at the lower end.
Q:Is a piano dolly better than hiring movers?
A piano dolly is cheaper for very simple, short moves on flat ground with helpers, but hiring professional piano movers is vastly better and safer for valuable, delicate pianos, especially if stairs, tight corners, or long distances are involved, because professionals have the specialized equipment (like skid boards, straps, dollies) and expertise to prevent costly damage and injury, making them worth the investment for peace of mind. DIY with a dolly risks significant structural damage, rendering the piano untunable.

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