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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:28
• Latest: departs at 22:28 and lands at 23:56.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Philadelphia to Boston.

A direct flight from Philadelphia to Boston takes 1h 28m, 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 Philadelphia to Boston range from £144 to £258, with an average of £193 over the past 12 months. Anything below £144 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the £193 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £142 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £193 for direct.

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

• Frontier: 94% on time
• Delta: 86% on time
• American Airlines: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 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 Philadelphia to Boston flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 7%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £208 to £1,099. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £124, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Sixt

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

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 Philadelphia to Boston route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

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

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Philadelphia to Boston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £181 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £217, a difference of £36.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Philadelphia and Boston. 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 4h 17m, compared to 6h 11m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 9h 08m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Boston are Boston Common, Copley Square, and John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Boston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Boston 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:

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.