Shipping Cost from Riga 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 Riga to Cape Town? The distance is approximately 6,288 miles. Shipping via RIX 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

6,288 miles

Transit Time

7 business days via DHL

Route Type

international

Available Shipping Options

Cheapest Option

$225.95 via DHL

Fastest Option

1 day via UPS

DHL

International Economy Air

Transit Time

10 days

Price

$225.95

FedEx

International Economy

Transit Time

9 days

Price

$237.25

UPS

Worldwide Expedited

Transit Time

8 days

Price

$257.58

DHL

Recommended

International Air Cargo

Transit Time

7 days

Price

$271.14

UPS

Worldwide Express

Transit Time

5 days

Price

$417.43

FedEx

International Priority

Transit Time

5 days

Price

$439.40

FedEx

International First

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$607.66

UPS

Worldwide Express Plus

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$638.04

About Shipping from Riga to Cape Town

When shipping from Riga 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 Latvia 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 Riga to Cape Town?

We offer specialized shipping services for a variety of items. Select a service below to get a customized quote.

Car Shipping

Auto transport services

Treadmill Moving

Gym equipment relocation

Piano Moving

Professional piano transport

Furniture Moving

Household furniture shipping

Appliance Shipping

Large appliance delivery

Hot Tub Moving

Spa and hot tub transport

Pool Table Moving

Billiard table relocation

Mattress Shipping

Mattress and bed delivery

Specialized Shipping from Riga to Cape Town

Vehicle Moving Services

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Q:How much does it cost to send a car to Cape Town?
Vehicle Shipping Prices for Quality Service: On average, transporting a vehicle 800 kilometers in South Africa can range from 4000 to 8000 rand. With Intercity Auto Movers, you can expect prices between 3500 and 7500 rand for the same distance.
Q:What is the cheapest way to ship a car internationally?
The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.
Q:How much does it cost to ship a car to South Africa from the USA?
Car freight costs to South Africa from the U.S. start at $3,300 for normal-sized cars and go up to $7,000 for SUVs and larger vehicles. The size and weight of the vehicle being shipped are two main shipping cost factors affecting the price.

Household Furniture Shipping

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Q:What is the cheapest way to ship to South Africa?
For cheap shipping to South Africa, choose USPS Priority Mail International for smaller, lighter packages (1-4 lbs) for great value and slower delivery (weeks), or look into courier comparison sites like Parcel Monkey / Easyship to find discounted rates from providers like FedEx Economy, DHL, or Asendia, which balance cost and speed (days to a couple of weeks), especially for heavier items where sea freight is cheapest for bulk but takes over a month.

Kitchen & Laundry Movers

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Q:How long does shipping from the USA to South Africa take?
How long does it take to ship from the US to South Africa? The average shipping time from the US to South Africa depends on which shipping option and carrier you choose. Typically, economy or budget shipping options delivery in 4 to 10 business days while express shipping options arrive in 1-4 business days.

Professional Piano Movers

Get Piano Quote: Riga → Cape Town
Q:How much does it cost to ship a piano internationally?
Upright Piano Shipping Costs Upright pianos, being more compact, cost less to ship internationally. On average, you'll pay between $2,000 to $5,000 for overseas shipping of an upright piano. This price typically includes basic packing, transportation, and standard insurance.
Q:Is a piano dolly better than hiring movers?
Lifting such a monstrous piece of equipment is back-breaking work, even if you're only lifting it onto a dolly. Many times, confident homeowners attempt to lift a piano and not only damage the instrument but injure themselves. Next time, err on the side of caution: let professionals handle the heavy lifting instead.
Q:How to transport a piano long distance?
To move a piano long distance, hire specialized piano movers for safety and expertise, or if DIY, prepare thoroughly: secure the keyboard, wrap the entire piano in blankets/plastic, use a heavy-duty dolly / skid board, use straps for lifting and securing in a truck, and ensure it's level and tightly strapped in the moving vehicle, using professionals for disassembly/reassembly and tricky spots like stairs.

Heavy Gym Gear Delivery

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Q:What is the best way to transport gym equipment?
But make sure they do not get exposed on the trunk. Moving tip protect any moving parts anything that could actually move when it's already put on the truck. Remember not following this tip.
Q:What can I use to move heavy gym equipment?
Furniture sliders are great if you're just trying to get something from one end of a room to another. Moving dollies can be helpful if you're moving a lot of equipment, as this gives you more control and helps you limit damage.
Q:How do they move gym equipment?
With the help of a friend, begin moving your exercise equipment into the moving truck, navigating all doorways, hallways, and stairs. Use ratchet straps to secure the exercise equipment to the truck you are using and moving blankets in areas where equipment could be scratched from metal rubbing against metal.

Bedroom Furniture Transport

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Q:How much does it cost to ship a 20 ft container to Jamaica?
How much does it cost to ship a 20-foot container? Be prepared for an average price from $1,500 to $2,500 (USD) if you wish to use an FCL service to ship a 20-foot container to Jamaica.

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