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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:40 am
• Latest: departs at 9:29 pm and lands at 11:09 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Boston to Philadelphia takes 1h 40m, covering 279 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Boston to Philadelphia range from $191 to $347, with an average of $258 over the past 12 months. Anything below $191 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $258 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $221 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $259 for nonstop.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 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 41% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $236 to $1,179. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Boston to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Boston to Philadelphia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $280, a difference of $41.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop 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 at 3h 49m, compared with 5h 31m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 7h 34m via Orlando (MCO).

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. 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

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

Travelers can take SEPTA bus routes 37, 108 or 115. Route 37 runs between South Philadelphia and Chester. SEPTA’s Airport Line reaches Center City in about 25 minutes. Rental cars are also available, with courtesy phones in each baggage claim area.

Yes, multiple car rental agencies operate at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Reservations and other arrangements can be made in advance on each company's website. There is a pickup point at Zone 2 outside the baggage claim area, where rental agency shuttles take travelers to their rental car.

BOS has nursing suites with changing tables, fold-down chairs and power outlets. They are located in Terminals A, B, C and E.

Yes, BOS offers assisted care washrooms. All washrooms and other airport areas are wheelchair accessible and braille service is available in all elevators.

Yes. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) has pet relief areas on the arrivals level outside every terminal. It also has an indoor post-security pet relief area in Terminal E.

Yes, BOS has parking at the Central Parking Garage, Terminal E Lots and Terminal B Garage. Economy Parking is also available, with complimentary shuttles serving all terminals. Rates start at $10.00 for 0–1 hour and increase incrementally to a daily maximum of $46.00 for terminal parking. Economy Parking has a daily maximum of $37.00.

Business travelers can use the minute suites in the Terminal A-B Link at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). These roomy, private suites include quiet workstation cubicles for work or conference calls. PHL also offers lounge options for travelers waiting for their flights.