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July 18 - July 23

Cheapest

PHL - Boston

$122

$176

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September 23 - September 27

Cheapest

PHL - Boston

$126

$176

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September 24 - September 27

Cheapest

PHL - Boston

$127

$176

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September 24 - September 28

Cheapest

PHL - Boston

$126

$176

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September 5 - September 6

Cheapest

PHL - Boston

$116

$176

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October 1 - October 5

Cheapest

Best

PHL - Boston

$132

$176

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October 3 - October 5

Cheapest

Best

PHL - Boston

$134

$176

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July 13 - July 20

Earliest

PHL - Boston

$120

$177

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July 24 - July 26

PHL - Boston

$122

$177

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July 25 - July 26

PHL - Boston

$122

$177

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Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Boston

Fares for flights from Philadelphia to Boston typically range from $208–$323, with a median of $257. Right now, fares are below the typical level, indicating a more favorable pricing environment for travelers. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Boston.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Boston, February stands out with a median fare of $139. Other months offering more competitive pricing include August, with a median of $196, and July, with a median of $198. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower fares.

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Boston takes approximately 8h 8m including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route. The distance between Philadelphia and Boston is 450 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

For flights from Philadelphia to Boston, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 25.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Boston

Regular price: $99 - $162

Prices for flights from Philadelphia to Boston are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $99 and $162. The current lowest deal is $176 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from July 18 to July 23.

now $176

Low $99

High $162

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Boston

Flights from Philadelphia to Boston are cheapest in February, with a median price of $139. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $565. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $139

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $565

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Direct flights from Philadelphia to Boston

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Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Boston

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Boston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$319

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Boston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$324

$319

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Boston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$321

$272

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Boston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$296

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Boston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$323

$272

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Boston

Philadelphia (PHL) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$275

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to Boston

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$323 → $272

16%

2 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 22

$326 → $275

16%

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$321 → $272

15%

3 nights

Jun 27 - Jun 30

$272 → $227

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Boston

Philadelphia - Boston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Boston are below the typical level at $176.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Boston, with a median price of $139.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 8h 8m.

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Philadelphia to Boston is 8 hours and 8 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Historically, 25.6% of deals are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

JetBlue Airways has historically offered direct flights from Philadelphia to Boston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Philadelphia to Boston appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Philadelphia to Boston.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Boston main airports to arrive at

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

Logan International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights to Boston.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport (PVD)

This airport is a major regional alternative with a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~40 km from Boston (reachable by car or commuter rail)

💸 Flights from ~$270

Manchester–Boston Regional (MHT)

This airport is a primary alternative for travelers north of Boston with a strong domestic network.

📍 ~70 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$303

Bradley International (BDL)

Cheapest

This large international airport serves as a major hub for Southern New England with diverse destination options.

📍 ~140 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$254

Portland International Jetport (PWM)

This highly reliable regional jetport offers good connectivity for travelers heading to Maine.

📍 ~150 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Worcester Regional (ORH)

This airport is geographically close to the western Boston suburbs with a low-stress environment.

📍 ~65 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$332

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Boston

43% AI deal score

$1,089

From PHL

Elite

Nov 01

Boston, United States

37% AI deal score

$766

From PHL

Elite

Dec 05

Boston, United States

36% AI deal score

$838

From PHL

Elite

Nov 12

Boston, United States

35% AI deal score

$912

From PHL

Elite

Nov 20

Boston, United States

33% AI deal score

$1,026

From PHL

Elite

Nov 16

Boston, United States

32% AI deal score

$1,378

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to Boston is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $245. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $417. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out offered an average price of $254, which was still more economical than booking within 28-59 days, where prices averaged $478.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Boston is considered to be $208 or less. The median price for this route was $257. Approximately 25% of all observed prices for this route were at or below $208, indicating a competitive price point. Prices above $323 were in the more expensive range.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Boston, with a median price of $139. August and July also presented more economical options, with median prices of $196 and $198, respectively. The annual median price for this route was $257, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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