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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boston to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:41
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 23:06.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Philadelphia:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Boston to Philadelphia takes 1h 41m, covering 279 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Boston to Philadelphia range from £150 to £270, with an average of £201 over the past 12 months. Anything below £150 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the £201 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £201 return and stopover options via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) at £194.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Boston to Philadelphia flights are:

• Frontier: 88% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Delta: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Boston to Philadelphia flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £199 to £1,208. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Boston to Philadelphia flights:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Boston and Philadelphia is around £199 return, with a flight time of about 1h 42m. Recent return train fares are around £65 return, with a trip time of about 6h 10m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 68% lower. However, the train takes about 4+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Boston to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £116, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £52 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Boston to Philadelphia usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Boston to Philadelphia route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Boston to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Boston to Philadelphia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £190 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £218, a difference of £28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Boston and Philadelphia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 38m, compared to 5h 31m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 7h 40m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square, and Pennsylvania Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Boston to Philadelphia flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

For those with small children, the airport provides nursing suites featuring changing tables, fold-down chairs, and power outlets. Nursing areas can be found in Terminals A, B, C, and E. For children aged 2-9 years, there play area where they can burn off their energy before the flight. Kid Port areas are located in Terminals A, B, and C. The airport also provides rest areas fitted with rocking chairs located throughout the terminals.

You have three options to reach the city center from Philadelphia Airport. You can travel either by SEPTA bus route 37 that runs from the airport to Philadelphia. SEPTA train service is another option. Trains run every 30 minutes from the airport to Philadelphia city center. Lastly, renting a car is the other option. The rental car information desks at the airport are located near the Baggage Claims A, B/C, and D/E.

BOS Airport offers a variety of parking options: the Central Parking Garage, Terminal E Lots, and Terminal B Garage. The airport also offers an Economy Parking lot with complimentary shuttles that operate across all terminals. The parking fees at BOS Airport average around $7.00-$70.00.

Boston Logan International Airport is designed to be accessible to people with reduced mobility. The airport offers assisted care washrooms, and all washrooms and other areas of the airport are also accessible by wheelchair. There is also a braille service in all elevators.