Boston to Philadelphia (BOS–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BOS–PHL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 0h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 199 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, IB, JL, MH, QR | 100 | 319, 320, 321, 738, CR7, E75, E75S | 1h31-1h46 | Oneworld | AS, BA, IB, JL, MH, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, LY, SK, VS | 28 | E75, E75S | 1h37-1h44 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, LY, SK, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: BA, EI, FI, HA, QR, TP | 13 | 223, BCS3 | 1h35-1h40 | – | BA, EI, FI, HA, QR, TP | |
| WS WestJet | 6 | E75 | 1h37 | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | 0h54 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Boston
| Metric | BOS→PHL | BED→PHL | ORH→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 16 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 343 | 2 | 16 |
| Flight time | 0h 54m | 0h 49m | 0h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
BOS–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Boston to Philadelphia: Northeast Corridor Shuttle Route
BOS-PHL covers 280 miles in about 1 hour 30 minutes of block time. American Airlines dominates the route with 6 to 9 daily nonstops feeding its Philadelphia hub. JetBlue adds 2 to 3 daily frequencies from its Boston base. The route competes directly with Amtrak Acela and Northeast Regional service on one of the most heavily traveled rail corridors in the country. Travelers choosing between air and rail often weigh final destination against departure point. Flights favor those heading to the PHL airport area, western suburbs, or connecting onward. Rail wins for Center City destinations and passengers departing from Back Bay or South Station without a car.
Hub Connectivity and Ground Alternatives
Philadelphia is American Airlines' largest East Coast hub. Passengers arriving BOS-PHL can connect to over 150 destinations, including strong coverage of the Caribbean, Latin America, and transatlantic routes through PHL. Boston Logan is a JetBlue focus city, so return options are plentiful. SEPTA Regional Rail links PHL airport to Center City in 25 minutes for a low fare. The Northeast Corridor also supports bus service from South Station to Philadelphia with travel times around 5 to 6 hours. For trips to the Philadelphia suburbs like King of Prussia or the Main Line, flying and renting a car at PHL is faster than any rail option.