Philadelphia to Boston (PHL–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–BOS 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 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, IB, JL, MH, QR | 95 | 319, 320, 321, 738, E75 | 1h25-1h45 | Oneworld | AS, BA, IB, JL, MH, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | 33 | E70, E75, E75S | 1h27-1h54 | SkyTeam | KE, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: BA, EI, EY, FI, HA, QR, TP | 14 | 223, 320 | 1h23-1h31 | – | BA, EI, EY, FI, HA, QR, TP | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Boston from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→BOS | TTN→BOS | ACY→BOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 36 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 302 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 0h 48m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Boston.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
PHL–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to BOS
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and KLM. With 302 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to BOS is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (450 km). There are approximately 302 weekly flights outbound and 278 return, totaling 580 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Memorial and Cape Cod Gateway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Atlantic City (ACY) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).