Flights from Philadelphia to Boston: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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JetBlue Airways

PHLBOS

02 Oct - 05 Oct

Direct, 1h 21m

$225

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JetBlue Airways

PHLBOS

02 Oct - 05 Oct

Direct, 1h 21m

$225

a day ago

JetBlue Airways

PHLBOS

02 Oct - 05 Oct

Direct, 1h 21m

$225

a day ago

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Flight prices from Philadelphia to Boston

Typically the return flight from Philadelphia to Boston costs about that much:

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Flight examples

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PHL

BOS

Direct, 1h 21m

$225

a day ago

436 km

Distance

1h 21m

Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Boston?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Philadelphia to Boston flight (one-way) at the moment:

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Is Boston an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Philadelphia to Boston with other routes:

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Recently found flights

Return

One-Way

02 Oct (Fri) - 05 Oct (Mon)02 Oct (Fri) + nights

10:00

PHL

1h 21m

Direct

11:21

BOS

11:59

BOS

1h 33m

Direct

13:32

PHL

$225

Found a day ago

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Boston

There are 2 airlines that fly directly from Philadelphia to Boston: JetBlue Airways, American Airlines if you are departing from Philadelphia. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Philadelphia International Airport. Most airlines arrive to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Most flights depart on Friday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Philadelphia to Boston

JetBlue Airways

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BOS

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American Airlines

PHL

BOS

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Airlines that have connecting flights from Philadelphia to Boston

There are 9 other airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Boston, including Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and others.

Allegiant Air

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

American Airlines

Airports in Boston and Philadelphia

Boston has 1 airport and Philadelphia has 4 airports.

Boston

Philadelphia

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS)

4 km from Boston city center.

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Taxi

~10 min.

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Bus

~25 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

~10 min.

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Subway

~10 min.

2 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Boston is better?

The closest airport to Boston city center is General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) with 4 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), trip will take 25 min. Most airlines like JetBlue Airways, American Airlines with direct flights are flying to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS).

Things to do in Boston

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Boston:

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

Private and Luxury • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours • Walking Tours

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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

Night Tours • Ghost & Vampire Tours • Trolley Tours • Unique Experiences • Excellent Quality

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 14 Stops

Historical Tours • Hop on Hop Off • Trolley Tours • Excellent Quality

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission

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Planning a trip from Philadelphia to Boston? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Boston looks currently:

Wed, 29 July

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+64°F

Rain

8 m/s

98 %

Thu, 30 July

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+68°F

Rain

6 m/s

97 %

Fri, 31 July

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+73°F

Rain

5 m/s

66 %

Sat, 01 August

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+81°F

Scattered clouds

5 m/s

54 %

Sun, 02 August

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+77°F

Few clouds

4 m/s

53 %

Mon, 03 August

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+82°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

52 %

Tue, 04 August

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+75°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

64 %

Wed, 05 August

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+81°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

36 %

Thu, 06 August

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+81°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

36 %

Fri, 07 August

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+81°F

Scattered clouds

5 m/s

38 %

Sat, 08 August

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+82°F

Rain

4 m/s

59 %

Sun, 09 August

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+79°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

38 %

Mon, 10 August

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+75°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

40 %

Tue, 11 August

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+79°F

Rain

5 m/s

50 %

Wed, 12 August

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+72°F

Rain

3 m/s

80 %

FAQ

Flying from Philadelphia to Boston? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Boston has?

There are 1 of airport in Boston: General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. The closest one is General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport which is 4 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Philadelphia and Boston?

A passenger flying direct from Philadelphia to Boston will travel around 436 km.

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How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Boston?

You should expect a flight time of around 41m – 1h 26m.

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What’s the weather like in Boston?

On average you could expect +28°F in January to +73°F in July. Currently, it is Rain and +64°F in Boston.

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Is there a direct connection between Philadelphia and Boston?

Yes, there are direct flights from Philadelphia to Boston. You can fly to Boston 1 day a week: Friday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from Philadelphia to Boston?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Philadelphia to Boston: JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.

Boston guide

Boston themes

This is what Boston is known for:

Shopping

Urbanism

Historic

Food

Family

Location

Boston is located in USA, 436 km away from Philadelphia:

Boston time zone

Both Philadelphia and Boston have the same time zone

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11:32

Time in Boston right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both Philadelphia and Boston have the same currency: United States Dollar.

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Exchange rate

Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Boston typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Boston generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: very low

Boston pros and cons

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