{"id":943,"date":"2022-01-24T11:21:20","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T16:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/shipping-from-us\/to-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T20:44:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:44:01","slug":"to-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/shipping-from-us\/to-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping to South Africa From the US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Shipping to South Africa From the US<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What do you want to learn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Options for Shipping to South Africa<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How ShipBob Ships to South Africa<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nRequest a Quote<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Looking to ship finished goods<\/a> from the US to South Africa?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easier to ship to South Africa is easier than you might think. However, to serve customers in South Africa at the most affordable rate it\u2019s important to compare all options and partner with the right couriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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This guide provides information on how to ship a package from the US to South Africa, plus tips on how ecommerce brands can better plan international shipping<\/a> logistics with <\/span>ShipBob<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost & delivery speeds for shipping to South Africa from the US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To meet customer expectations while optimising costs, there are several options to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you establish a proper shipping strategy<\/a> for South Africa-based shipments, below offers a snapshot of the top services offered by leading shipping couriers<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

W<\/span>e calculated the following rates using each courier\u2019s pricing calculators for a consistent example of a 2 lbs package in January 2022. Exact prices are subject to change and other factors also weight into pricing, including dimensional weight<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: These are general options for consumers shipping orders. To know what ShipBob offers when shipping to other countries like South Africa, please request a quote <\/b>here<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s exact rates for customers will vary as we charge an all-in \u2018total fulfilment cost<\/a>\u2019 that includes picking, packing, and shipping, among other factors. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Service<\/b><\/td>Price*<\/b><\/td>Delivery Time<\/b><\/td><\/tr>
USPS<\/b><\/td>First Class International<\/td>$25.65<\/span><\/td>18-27 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
USPS<\/b><\/td>Priority Mail International<\/span><\/td>$56.76<\/span><\/td>11-21 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
USPS<\/b><\/td>Priority Mail Express International<\/span><\/td>$74.66<\/span><\/td>4-8 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/b><\/td>Worldwide Expedited<\/span><\/td>$40.06<\/span><\/td>2-5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/strong><\/td>UPS Worldwide Saver<\/span><\/td>$181.60<\/td>3-4 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/b><\/td>International Economy<\/td>$143.21<\/span><\/td>4-5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/b><\/td>International Priority<\/td>$153.41<\/span><\/td>2-3 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
DHL<\/b><\/td>Express Worldwide<\/td>$50.23<\/td>10-15 business days <\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*USPS prices here reflect flat rate box shipping<\/a> pricing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose a shipping courier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No matter what you\u2019re selling\u2014 you need to have a sound shipping strategy<\/a> to South Africa. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make shipping to South Africa, you have different options from USPS, UPS, FedEx<\/a>, and DHL. Besides shipping rates and transit times, there are other courier services you will want to keep in mind \u2013 including reliable order tracking<\/a>, pick-up options, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is what you must know about each of them:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couriers<\/h4><\/td>

Pros<\/h4><\/td>

Cons<\/h4><\/td><\/tr>

USPS<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Enjoy flat rate shipping services, which makes sending heavy packages affordable <\/span><\/li>
  • Significant US-wide presence for convenient parcel drop-offs<\/span><\/li>
  • Offers free Saturday deliver<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
FedEx<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Simplifies order management with real-time order tracking<\/span><\/li>
  • Offers free access to customer care agents to address shipping concerns<\/span><\/li>
  • Offers free shipping <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • No free parcel pick-up <\/span><\/li>
  • Fewer offices across the US makes it difficult to drop off parcels<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Lots of convenient drop-off points across the US <\/span><\/li>
  • Free customs clearance support<\/span><\/li>
  • Reliable last-mile tracking<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • More expensive shipping fees along with surcharges and other fees <\/span><\/li>
  • No free pick-up service<\/span><\/li>
  • Charges for Saturday delivery<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
DHL<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Good for businesses that wish to ship orders sustainably <\/span><\/li>
  • Insures international shipments <\/span><\/li>
  • No pickup fees levied <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>