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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Boston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Boston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Philadelphia to Boston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Boston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Boston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Boston is January, where tickets cost £126 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of tickets is £175 and £163 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Boston?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Boston, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 68 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Philadelphia and Boston?

American Airlines connects Philadelphia to Boston up to 13 flights per day, followed by Delta (5 flights per day), and JetBlue (4 flights per day).

How many flights are there between Philadelphia and Boston per day?

Each day, there are between 22 and 27 nonstop flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Boston, with an average flight time of 1h 24m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 181 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and Boston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Philadelphia to Boston?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 06:00 and will be landing in Boston at 07:21.

What’s the latest departure time from Philadelphia to Boston?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to Boston jets off at 22:10 and lands at 23:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Boston

Low season

January

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Boston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Boston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Boston

  • Which PHL Airport terminal will you use on this route?

    If you choose to fly with American Airlines, head over to Terminal A-West, A-East, B, or C. JetBlue, Spirit, and Southwest Airlines are in Terminal E, while United and Delta Air Lines is in Terminal D.

  • Which airline is most suitable for this route?

    American Airlines would be a good choice if you have limited time as its features non-stop flights to Boston. Additionally, they have a special assistant coordinators program for travelers with disabilities. The team is dedicated to calling passengers who make assistance requests. They provide additional information or answer any questions the passengers may have.

  • How accessible is PHL Airport?

    All areas of Philadelphia Airport are accessible, from the parking lot to the terminals and washrooms. The airport also features an AIRA program for low-vision or blind travelers and the Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyard for any support.

  • How do you get from BOS Airport to downtown Boston?

    Once you land at Boston Airport, you'll go outside the terminals where you find Bus SL1 from Silver Line. It'll charge you approximately $2 and will take around 20min to Boston city center. Alternatively, you can take a taxi, also outside the terminals, if you're in a hurry, and the trip will take about 10 minutes.

  • Where is the car rental facility at BOS Airport?

    The Boston Logan car rental facility is situated outside the airport. However, complimentary shuttles outside the terminals will take you directly to the facility on 15 Transport Way. Some of the rental agencies you can rent a car from including National, Payless, Budget, Avis, and Thrifty. You can make the process seamless by comparing cars and reserving your car of choice through KAYAK before you travel.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Boston?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Boston flight route: JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Cape Air.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Boston?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Boston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Boston?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Boston, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Boston?

    There are direct flights from Philadelphia to Boston on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Boston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Boston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Boston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Boston from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Boston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Boston with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Boston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Boston from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Boston

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Boston to Philadelphia? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £108 or less round-trip.
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PLH) is situated approximately 10 miles from downtown Philadelphia. To get there by public means, you can board the Airport Regional Rail Line. It runs about every half an hour and will take you to the airport terminals.
  • If you prefer to drive yourself to PHL Airport, you'll find on-site parking options. The Economy Lot charges about $11 per day or $4 for half an hour. The terminal parking garages charge about $24 per day for long-term parking.
  • When booking your flight to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), you'll find multiple non-stop flights with American Airlines. If it's okay to make one or two stops, book your flight with JetBlue Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines.
  • Philadelphia Airport is a hub for American Airlines, and Boston Airport is a hub for Delta Air Lines as well as a focus city for JetBlue Airlines.
  • Some of the amenities at PHL Airport include Mamava nursing stations, pet relief areas in all terminals, and companion care restrooms. There's a Quiet Room in the D-E Connector and Minute Suites in Terminals A-B Link where you can relax or catch some sleep.
  • For attractions, PHL Airport features several art exhibitions on display throughout the airport, a Liberty Bell made out of LEGO in Terminal A-West. There's a kid's play area in Terminal E, and you can read or exchange books in Terminal A-West.
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Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Boston?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Logan Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Boston Logan Intl

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +20 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +21 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +19 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +19 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +20 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +19 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +20 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +19 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +19 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +19 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +20 more

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Direct returns

Boston Logan Intl to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +20 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +21 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +18 more

Wednesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +18 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +19 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +19 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +20 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +18 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +18 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +19 more

Aer Lingus, Air France, +20 more

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
1h 30mPHL-BOS
directKLM
1h 20mPHL-BOS
directQatar Airways
1h 15mPHL-BOS
directJapan Airlines
1h 32mPHL-BOS
directIcelandair
1h 26mPHL-BOS
directAer Lingus
1h 26mPHL-BOS
directAir France
1h 29mPHL-BOS
directDelta
1h 32mPHL-BOS
directEL AL
1h 15mPHL-BOS
directAlaska Airlines
1h 32mPHL-BOS
directFrontier
1h 29mPHL-BOS
directJetBlue
1h 26mPHL-BOS
directEtihad Airways
1h 29mPHL-BOS
directLATAM Airlines
1h 32mPHL-BOS
directTurkish Airlines
1h 21mPHL-BOS
directITA Airways
1h 32mPHL-BOS
directHawaiian Airlines
1h 26mPHL-BOS
directIberia
1h 22mPHL-BOS
directKorean Air
1h 32mPHL-BOS
directMalaysia Airlines
1h 28mPHL-BOS
directTAP AIR PORTUGAL
1h 26mPHL-BOS
directWestJet
1h 30mPHL-BOS
directVirgin Atlantic
1h 30mPHL-BOS
directBritish Airways
1h 25mPHL-BOS

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Philadelphia - Boston Flights

Departure:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Destination:

Boston (BOS)United States

Return flight deals:

Boston - Philadelphia

Cabin classes:

£54

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Compare transportation modes for Philadelphia to Boston

Average priceAverage duration
Flights£4300h 00m
Trains£765h 40m
Buses£678h 06m